Veterinary Assistant

VCA Northwest Animal Hospital Veterinary Assistant

VCA Northwest Animal Hospital is looking for an experienced Veterinary Assistant 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: 252 W Ina Rd, Tucson, AZ 85704

Schedule: Full-Time, 4 days, 10-hour work week, including Friday and Saturday

We are a General and Urgent Care practice. Serving the community for over 40 years, we are known for the high-quality medicine we provide and the compassionate, professional culture we embody. Our ideal candidate will be compassionate, personable, a strong communicator, self-motivated, reliable, pay attention to details, and passionate about what we do!

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

We're excited to hear from you! Apply Today!

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!