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ER Veterinary Technician/Assistant (Locum)

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In-Office
Scottsdale, AZ
Mid level
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Scottsdale, AZ
Mid level
Provides emergency nursing care for veterinary patients, including triage, stabilization, monitoring hospitalized and ICU patients, diagnostic procedures, oxygen therapy, transfusion support, and emergency treatments. Collaborates with veterinarians and technicians, identifies changes in patient status, educates clients, and provides discharge instructions. Requires a credentialed veterinary technician or veterinary assistant with at least three years of emergency experience.
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Locum/Relief Veterinary Technician at VCA McCormick Ranch Animal Hospital and Emergency Center

 

The Role 

As a Credentialed Veterinary Technician or Veterinary Assistant with 3+ years Emergency experience. , you’ll play a key role in delivering high-quality patient care. You’ll work closely with our veterinarians to support a variety of medical procedures while helping guide clients through their pet’s care with confidence and compassion. 

What You’ll Do 

  • Provide exceptional nursing care to emergency patients.
  • Collaborate closely with ER Doctors and fellow technicians.
  • Perform triage assessments and assist with patient stabilization.
  • Utilize advanced technical skills including venipuncture, IV catheter placement, diagnostic imaging, laboratory diagnostics, oxygen therapy, and blood transfusion support.
  • Monitor hospitalized and ICU patients, recognizing subtle changes in patient status and communicating findings to the medical team.
  • Assist with emergency procedures and advanced treatments.
  • Educate clients and provide clear discharge instructions.
  • Help create a positive, collaborative environment focused on outstanding patient care.

Your Next Career Step Starts Here  

Whether you’re ready to grow your skills, advance your career, or join a hospital that values mentorship and teamwork, VCA Animal Hospitals is the place for you. We’d love to meet you—apply today.  

Address: 10380 North Hayden Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85258

If you are a current associate, you need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs.

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 - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com.

If you are a current associate, you need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs.

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 - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com.

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