Veterinary Technician - General Practice

Pet Services of Washington, P.S.; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision insurance

401(k)

Paid vacation

Continuing education allowance

Generous pet care discounts

Job summary

VCA McCormick Ranch Animal Hospital and Emergency Center in Scottsdale, AZ is seeking a Registered Veterinary Technician for the general practice department. This full-time role offers a supportive team and a positive work atmosphere focused on high-quality patient care and client service.

We value our technicians and assistants, offering opportunities for continuing education and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, paid vacation, and pet care discounts.

Responsibilities

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

Job description

VCA McCormick Ranch Animal Hospital and Emergency Center is looking for a Registered Veterinary Technician for their general practice department

Location: Scottsdale, AZ

Full-time, M-F or 4 Weekdays. One Saturday a month

Compensation: $23 - $27/hr.

VCA McCormick Ranch Animal Hospital and Emergency is an AAHA-accredited general practice and emergency hybrid veterinary hospital in Scottsdale, AZ. Our team is committed to delivering high-quality medicine and patient care while providing exceptional client service. We strongly value our employees and are committed to providing a positive work atmosphere. We appreciate our Veterinary Technicians/Assistants and the essential role they play on the clinical team.

Teamwork is constant in our daily practice, and our team is dedicated to make it their mission to help pets live long healthy lives. To be true to this mission, we rely on teamwork. Each team member is equally important in helping our patients and clients.

We have a unique culture in our hospital that values each person's individual skill and personality. There is something special about you and we are excited to learn more! Suggested specific, departmental, practice skills and/or type of environment or character of the practice

Why Join the VCA McCormick Ranch Animal Hospital and Emergency Center?

We are passionate about supporting veterinary technicians and are committed to your continuing education and personal career development. VCA is a community of dedicated professionals that will encourage you to explore everything a veterinary technician career has to offer. We are committed to equity, inclusion, and diversity, and strive to be a place where a talented mix of people want to come, stay, and do their best work. We support a work environment where you can focus on your career, your happiness, and the patients you serve. Below are some of the many benefits of joining the VCA team!

• Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community
• Leadership opportunities
• Career development programs
• Opportunities to give back through strong shelter partnerships and VCA Charities
• Continuing education allowance
• Tuition support and sponsorships
• Veterinary Technician license reimbursement
• Free mental health and wellness subscriptions (Head Space)
• Referral bonuses
• Competitive wage
• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• Generous pet care discounts
• Life, long and short-term disability insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Paid vacation (2 weeks to start) and sick time
• 401(k)

Why We Want You!

As a member of the VCA McCormick Ranch Animal Hospital and Emergency Center, you will support technician and doctor teams by creating a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our clients and patients. Your mission will be to win the confidence of every pet parent-by delivering an outstanding client experience-so we can provide exceptional care to every patient.

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

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!

The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development).

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