Veterinary Technician ICU

VCA Animal Hospitals, Inc; Arizona; On-site; USD 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pet care discounts

Medical/dental/vision coverage

401(k)

Job summary

VCA Animal Referral and Emergency Center of Arizona is seeking an experienced Veterinary Technician to join our ICU team at the Mesa, AZ location. Schedule is full-time Thursday through Saturday, 7 am–7 pm, with a 3‑day, 12‑hour alternative workweek.

You will perform venipuncture, catheter placement, radiology, anesthesia monitoring, patient exams, surgical prep, dentistry, lab work, and related care to hospitalized patients.

Qualifications

• Experienced veterinary technician required.

Responsibilities

• Provide ICU patient care and monitoring.
• Assist with anesthesia, radiology, dentistry, and laboratory work.
• Support hospitalized patients and their recovery.
• Collaborate with a large veterinary team.

Skills

Venipuncture

Catheter placement

Radiology

Anesthesia monitoring

Physical examinations

Surgical preparation

Dentistry

Laboratory work

Pharmacy

Patient recovery

Compassionate care

Job description

VCA Animal Referral and Emergency Center of Arizona is seeking an experienced Veterinary Technician to join our ICU team.

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

Schedule: Full-Time, Thursday - Saturday 7 am - 7 pm

3 days, 12-hour alternative workweek

Salary: $24 - $30 per hour

Why We Need You

As a member of the VCA team, your mission will be to win the confidence of every pet parent-by delivering an outstanding client experience-so they will partner with us for the lifelong care of their companion animals.

You have worked hard for your credentialing, and we want you to use the knowledge that you've invested your time and talent in. The skills that you will be utilizing include, but are not limited to:

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

Why You Should Consider Us

At VCA, your passion for medicine and compassion for pets and people is 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 4,500+ doctors, including 600+ 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.

We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical/dental/vision and paid vacation (for F/T employees only), 401(k), generous personal pet care discounts, and more!

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)

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