Veterinary Assistant

VCA Civano Animal Hospital and Emergency Center Job Posting

VCA Civano Animal Hospital and Emergency Center is seeking an experienced overnight Veterinary Assistant to join the team!

Location: 10425 E Drexel Rd, Tucson, AZ 85747

Schedule: Swing and Overnight Shifts, Full-Time

Salary: $18 - $22 / hour

*Open to CVTs. If interested, please apply.

Teamwork is constant in our daily practice, and our team is dedicated to helping pets live longer, healthier lives. We rely on teamwork; each team member is equally important in helping our patients and clients. Our hospital has a unique culture that values each person's skills and personality.

Why Join the VCA? We are passionate about supporting veterinary assistants and technicians and are committed to your continuing education and personal career development. VCA is a community of dedicated professionals that will encourage you to explore everything a veterinary assistant or technician career offers. We are committed to equity, inclusion, and diversity and strive to be a place where a talented mix of people want to come, stay, and do their best work. We support a work environment where you can focus on your career, happiness, and the patients you serve.

Duties and Skills

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

VCA Animal Hospitals offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including Medical/Dental/Vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, pet care discounts, paid vacation, holidays and sick days, health and well-being programs that provide resources and training. Compensation is negotiable based on education, experience, and other relevant credentials.

Apply today!