Senior ER Veterinary Technician - Veterinary Specialty Center Tucson

Job Description

Job Description

PetVet Care Centers' Veterinary Specialty Center of Tucson is currently seeking Senior ER Technicians to join their team!

At PetVet Care Centers, our mission is to improve the lives of animals and people — providing exceptional and compassionate care at every stage — for all the moments that matter.

Because life is better with pets.

We deliver the Ultimate Care Experience — every pet, every client, every time. That starts with a Culture of Care that supports our team members as much as the pets and clients we serve.

With more than 420 locally led hospitals and over 11,000 team members nationwide , we offer:

• Local autonomy with national support
• Career mobility and development opportunities
• A collaborative, inclusive environment where your wellbeing comes first

You care for pets. We care for you.

Position Overview

Join our team as a Veterinary Technician who supports hospital operations by providing dedicated quality veterinary care and exceptional service to our patients and clients. Responsibilities include providing patient care by determining animal requirements, conducting examinations and diagnostic procedures, assisting during surgery and operations, providing nursing care, assisting with feeding and caring for patients, maintaining medical supplies and equipment, overseeing triage and discharging patients, and maintaining patient medical records.

Veterinary Specialty Center of Tucson in Tucson, Arizona has been West Tucson's most trusted specialty and emergency resource since 2004, distinguished by a key institutional commitment: VSCOT employs senior in-house doctors rather than rotating relief staff, ensuring continuity of care and clinical expertise that patients and their families can count on every visit. Available 24/7 with a board-certified criticalist always on site, along with a board-certified surgeon and radiologist by appointment, VSCOT draws patients from as far as Sierra Vista, Phoenix, Flagstaff, Las Cruces NM, and El Paso TX — a testament to its regional reputation for outstanding care.

Key Responsibilities

• Determine animal requirements by conducting examinations and interviews, reviewing care plans and records, completing laboratory tests and studies, and diagnostic imaging.
• Care for patients by taking vital signs, collecting samples, administering medications, drugs, and vaccines, and bandaging and wrapping wounds.
• Support patient examinations and operations by assembling required supplies and instruments, securing and bringing patients to examination rooms, and restraining patients; aids as directed by the veterinarian.
• Provide excellent pet care by applying full knowledge of anatomy, physiology, disease processes, pharmacology, specialized equipment usage, and specialized drug administration.
• Obtain and verify medications.
• Ensure that patients have food and water, clean patients' rooms, cages, and equipment; observe patients for clinical signs of disease.
• As directed, fill prescriptions and administer medications, including proper documentation, logging, and security of controlled drugs.
• Maintain a safe, secure, healthy, and humane environment by sterilizing and wrapping instruments, sanitizing and disinfecting holding and operating areas, storing sterile supplies, verifying shelf life, following standards and procedures, and in compliance with applicable legal regulations.
• Maintain medical records by documenting patients' conditions, reactions, and changes; update the database in an accurate and timely manner.
• Communicate with the pet owner about the status of the patient, as directed by the veterinarian.
• Maintain equipment by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, maintaining equipment supplies, performing preventive maintenance, and calling for repairs.
• Maintain inventory, place orders for needed supplies, verify, and maintain receipts.
• Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities and reading professional journals.
• Release pets to their owners as directed; ensure that every animal released is clean and properly groomed before their release.
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Manager or practice.

Qualifications (Required)

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum 4-5 years of experience as a Veterinary Technician in an emergency/critical care setting.
• Proficient in monitoring patients during anesthetic procedures, including knowledge of anesthetic agents, patient responses, and emergency protocols.
• Skilled in venipuncture and blood collection for diagnostic testing.
• Strong understanding of triage, critical patient care, and emergency protocols.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional communication and teamwork skills to collaborate with veterinarians and fellow technicians.
• Advanced proficiency in IV catheter placement (peripheral and jugular) and venipuncture across a variety of species and temperaments.
• Strong working knowledge of shock management, fluid therapy, and oxygen supplementation.
• Ability to maintain accurate, detailed medical records.
• Strong multitasking skills, critical thinking, and the ability to prioritize and respond quickly in high-pressure situations.
• Able to differentiate critical vs not critical.
• Must be able to safely restrain patients.
• Must be able to get vitals on patients.
• Applicants must be 18 years of age or older to be considered for this position.

Preferred Skills (Nice to Have)

• Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) preferred but not required.
• CPR Recover Certification is a plus.

What We Offer

We care deeply about supporting our team members — professionally and personally. Benefits include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid Parental Leave (birth, adoption, foster)
• 401(k) with discretionary contribution
• Team Member Pet Discounts
• Emotional wellbeing support — including Calm app access and 24/7 EAP
• CE stipends and career development resources
• Grant Circle — a relief fund for team members facing personal hardship
• Local hospital culture backed by national resources

At PetVet Care Centers, we're committed to a Culture of Care — for pets, for the people who love them, and for the team members who make it all possible. With more than 420 hospitals across the U.S. and a team of over 11,000 dedicated professionals , including 1700+ veterinarians , we offer a unique blend of local leadership and national support that helps our hospitals thrive.

Our model is built on partnership, collaboration, and local medical autonomy , empowering each hospital to deliver high-quality care while benefiting from shared resources and a strong professional community. Whether you're providing care in a hospital or supporting operations behind the scenes, PetVet is a place where you can grow your career, stay connected to your purpose, and make a meaningful impact.

You care for pets. We care for you.

PetVet is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, religion, citizenship, national origin/ancestry, physical/mental disabilities, military status or any other basis prohibited by law. EOE, M/F/D/V

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