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Veterinary Assistant

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In-Office
Mesa, AZ
17-26 Hourly
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In-Office
Mesa, AZ
17-26 Hourly
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Provides veterinary patient handling and treatment assistance in a full-time animal hospital role. Responsibilities include client education and care, supporting the client service team, maintaining equipment, and contributing to a professional, collaborative practice. The position requires an experienced veterinary assistant who can work independently, solve problems effectively, and maintain a professional attitude.
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VCA Mesa Animal Hospital is seeking a full-time, experienced veterinary assistant for our well-established, AAHA-accredited, 4-doctor practice in Mesa, Arizona. We have a strong team and enjoy morale-building activities outside of work hours.


Location: 858 N Country Club Dr, Mesa, AZ 85201

Schedule: Full-Time, rotating Saturdays

Salary: $17.20 - $ 25.80 per hour

We offer a competitive salary depending on experience and skills

We are looking for someone who is a team player but can also work independently. Must possess excellent problem-solving skills and maintain a professional attitude.


Whether you are a seasoned Veterinary Assistant or a Technician in training, we want you to use the knowledge that you’ve invested your time and talent in. The skills that will be utilized include, but are not limited to:


  • Patient Handling
  • Assisting in Patient Treatments
  • Client education and care
  • Support for the client service team
  • Equipment Maintenance

Among the reasons to consider joining VCA are: competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, maternity leave and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!
 

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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.

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