Provides veterinary patient care in a fast-paced animal hospital, including venipuncture, catheter placement, radiology, anesthesia monitoring, examinations, surgical assistance, laboratory work, pharmacy support, patient recovery, and compassionate inpatient care. The role also requires client service, communication, computer skills, schedule flexibility, teamwork, and documented prior experience.
VCA Valley Animal Hospital and Emergency Center is looking for an experienced Veterinary Assistant (VA)or Certified Veterinary Technician to share in our exciting, fast-paced environment. Most importantly, the ideal candidate will have excellent client service and communication skills, as we are a client-centric practice.
Location: 4984 E 22nd St, Tucson, AZ 85711
Schedule: Varies based on hospital need; currently, the most frequent schedule will be 4X10 alternative work week
Salary Range: $ 16 - 23 per hour
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. We aim to exceed every pet parent's expectations.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Venipuncture
- Catheter placement
- Radiology
- Anesthesia monitoring
- Physical examinations and patient assessment
- Surgical preparation and assisting
- Laboratory work
- Pharmacy
- Patient recovery
- Compassionate care for hospitalized patients
QUALIFICATIONS
- Must have documented previous experience
- Flexibility in schedule
- Client Service Skills
- Working knowledge of computers
- Excellent communication skills
- Team player willing to learn new techniques and methods
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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.VCA Animal Hospitals Denver, Colorado, USA Office
Denver, United States
VCA Animal Hospitals Highlands Ranch, Colorado, USA Office
Highlands Ranch, United States
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