Veterinary Assistant: Flexible Hours + Saturday Shifts

Cimarron Animal Hospital; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & Vision

Life insurance

Disability

401k with match

Paid time off

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Cimarron Animal Hospital in east Tucson seeks an experienced Veterinary Assistant to support exams, surgeries, dentistry, and outpatient care for our clients and patients. This is a flexible, full-time or part-time role with 8- or 10-hour shifts; Saturday is required.

Compensation ranges from $17.50 to $20 per hour, with a benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) matching, and PTO.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of veterinary assistant experience preferred.
• Familiarity with basic veterinary terminology and patient care.

Responsibilities

• Supporting efficient exam room, outpatient, surgical, and dental workflows.
• Assisting veterinarians during exams, treatments, surgical procedures, and dentistry.
• Providing safe, gentle patient handling and restraint during outpatient and procedural care.
• Preparing patients, equipment, and treatment areas for appointments and procedures.
• Reviewing treatment plans, medications, and discharge instructions with clients clearly and compassionately.
• Building positive client relationships through education, communication, and attentive service.
• Maintaining clean, organized, and fully prepared exam rooms, treatment areas, and procedural spaces.

Skills

Animal handling

Vet terminology

Exam assistance

Vital signs

Multi-tasking

Client communication

Team player

Attendance

Physical stamina

Job description

Cimarron Animal Hospital in east Tucson seeks an experienced Veterinary Assistant to support exams, surgeries, dentistry, and outpatient care for our clients and patients. This is a flexible, full-time or part-time role with 8- or 10-hour shifts; Saturday is required.

Compensation ranges from $17.50 to $20 per hour, with a benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) matching, and PTO.