Veterinary Assistant - Surgery

Pet Services of Washington, P.S.; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

401(k) with matching

Continuing education (CE) classes

Advancement opportunities

Employee pet discounts

Job summary

VCA Animal Referral and Emergency Center of Arizona in Mesa, AZ seeks an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our AAHA-accredited, 18-doctor practice. The candidate must be able to work weekends and has prior surgery experience; veterinary technician experience is a MUST.

We offer a 24-hour emergency/specialty setting with opportunities for continuing education, health benefits, a 401(k) matching program, and advancement possibilities. Competitive salary based on experience.

Qualifications

• Must have documented previous experience.
• Flexibility in hours, including weekends and holidays.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Working knowledge of computers.
• Team-oriented and willing to learn new techniques.

Responsibilities

• Physical examinations and patient assessment
• Anesthesia monitoring
• Surgical preparation and assisting
• Radiology
• Laboratory work
• Venipuncture
• Catheter placement
• Pharmacy
• Patient recovery
• Client communication
• Compassionate care of hospitalized animals

Skills

Previous experience

Weekend availability

Customer service

Computers

Communication skills

Team player

Job description

VCA Animal Referral and Emergency Center of Arizona is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to work at our well-established, AAHA-accredited, 18-doctor practice in Mesa, Arizona.

Location: 1648 N Country Club Dr, Mesa, AZ 85201

Schedule: Full-Time, Monday-Thursday 8 am-6 pm (Department will open on weekends in 2027)

We are looking for qualified, experienced Veterinary Assistant to share in a growing, exciting, fast-paced environment in our surgical department. The candidate MUST be able to work weekends. Previous surgery experience HIGHLY preferred. Previous veterinary technician experience is a MUST. Most importantly, must be client-oriented and have high customer service skills.

We are a 24-hour emergency/specialty practice looking for Technicians with positive personalities, whose attributes reflect attention-to-detail, self-motivation, compassion, and reliability. Being a part of VCA affords many free CE classes, health and dental benefits, a matching 401(k) program, and opportunities for advancement. Competitive salary commensurate with experience for the right candidate.

At VCA Animal Hospitals, we take our mission statement - your pet's health is our top priority, and excellent service is our goal - very seriously. With every opportunity, we aim to exceed each pet owner's expectations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Physical examinations and patient assessment


• Anesthesia monitoring


• Surgical preparation and assisting


• Radiology


• Laboratory work


• Venipuncture


• Catheter placement


• Pharmacy


• Patient recovery


• Client Communication


• Compassionate care of our hospitalized animals

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have documented previous experience


• Flexibility in hours, including but not limited to evenings, weekends, and holidays


• Customer service skills


• Working knowledge of computers
  
• Excellent communication skills


• Team player willing to learn new techniques and treatments

Why You Should Consider Us-

As a member of the VCA family, your passion for medicine and compassion for pets and people are matched with a commitment to your professional growth. You will enjoy exposure to a diverse and stimulating caseload, employ the most advanced imaging and monitoring tools, and tap into the expertise of more than 3,000 doctors, including 360+ boarded specialists. You will sharpen your skills-and even learn some new techniques-and explore career options that only VCA can offer, such as continuing education, transfer, specialization, and leadership opportunities.

Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts, and more!

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com.