Veterinary Assistant — Patient Care & Client Education

Pet Services of Washington, P.S.; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Paid vacation/sick days

401(k)

Pet discounts

Job summary

VCA McCormick Ranch Animal Hospital and Emergency Center in Scottsdale, AZ seeks a Veterinary Assistant (full-time or part-time) to join our AAHA-accredited hospital. Enjoy a collaborative culture and a supportive team committed to high-quality care for patients and clients.

The role focuses on compassionate patient care, client education, lab work, imaging, dentistry, anesthesia monitoring, and medical recordkeeping. Part-time weekend rotation aligns with our Sunday–Tuesday schedule.

Qualifications

• Compassionate patient care and client communication are essential.
• Experience with basic veterinary procedures is preferred but training is provided.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks while maintaining accuracy and empathy.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians during exams and procedures.
• Prepare animals for imaging, dentistry, and surgery.
• Handle medications and administer treatments as directed.
• Collect and process lab samples and record results.
• Maintain medical records and client communications.

Skills

Compassionate patient care

Client education and care

Pharmacy and medication administration

Lab sample collection and processing

Diagnostic imaging

Surgical preparation and assisting

Anesthesia monitoring

Dentistry

Medical recordkeeping

Job description

VCA McCormick Ranch Animal Hospital and Emergency Center in Scottsdale, AZ seeks a Veterinary Assistant (full-time or part-time) to join our AAHA-accredited hospital. Enjoy a collaborative culture and a supportive team committed to high-quality care for patients and clients.

The role focuses on compassionate patient care, client education, lab work, imaging, dentistry, anesthesia monitoring, and medical recordkeeping. Part-time weekend rotation aligns with our Sunday–Tuesday schedule.