Veterinary Technician - Oncology

Veterinary Technician

VCA Animal Referral and Emergency Center of Arizona is seeking an experienced Veterinary Technician in our Oncology Department to work at our well-established, AAHA-accredited, 18-doctor practice in Mesa, Arizona.

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

Schedule: Full-Time, 4 days, 10-hour shift, Tuesday - Friday 7:30 am - 5:30 pm

We are looking for qualified, experienced Technicians to share in a growing, exciting, fast-paced environment in our surgical department. The candidate MUST be able to work weekends. Previous emergency experience HIGHLY preferred. Previous veterinary technician experience is a MUST. Most importantly, must be client-oriented and have high customer service skills.

We are a 24-hour emergency/specialty practice looking for Technicians with positive personalities, whose attributes reflect attention-to-detail, self-motivation, compassion, and reliability. Being a part of VCA affords many free CE classes, health and dental benefits, a matching 401(k) program, and opportunities for advancement. Competitive salary commensurate with experience for the right candidate.

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. With every opportunity, we aim to exceed each pet owner's expectations.

Essential Functions:

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

Qualifications:

• Must have documented previous experience
• Hold a current CVT license (preferred)
• Flexibility in hours, including but not limited to evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Customer service skills
• Working knowledge of computers
• Excellent communication skills
• Capable of being cross-trained as a receptionist and kennel assistant
• Team player willing to learn new techniques and treatments

Why You Should Consider Us:

As a member of the VCA family, your passion for medicine and compassion for pets and people are 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 3,000 doctors, including 360+ boarded specialists. You will sharpen your skillsand even learn some new techniquesand explore career options that only VCA can offer, such as continuing education, transfer, specialization, and leadership opportunities.

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!