Veterinary Assistant

Veterinary Technician

VCA University Animal Hospital is a complete small animal veterinary facility and a full-service boarding facility. We offer many important specialty services such as laser surgery, dentistry, endoscopy, digital x-ray, ultrasound, and EKG.

Location: 2500 S Hardy Drive, Tempe, AZ 85282

Schedule: Full-Time

Join our team! Are you looking to be a part of a hospital team that provides support and resources to push your career forward? If so, we would love to connect with you! VCA University Animal Hospital in Tempe, AZ is seeking a Technician to join our one-of-a-kind 7-doctor GP practice!

Our hospital has been serving our community for over 50 years. We have built a practice that values learning and growth. We are AHAA accredited and believe in providing the best possible care to our patients. Our tight knit community is a great place to call home.

Why Join the VCA University Animal Hospital Family?

We are passionate about supporting Veterinary 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 Technician career has to offer. At VCA 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, your happiness, and the patients you serve. Below are some of the many benefits of joining the VCA team!

• Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community
• Career development programs
• Opportunities to give back through strong Shelter partnerships and VCA Charities
• Tuition support and sponsorships
• Free mental health and wellness subscriptions (Head Space & Lyra)
• Referral bonuses
• Competitive wages
• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• Generous pet care discounts
• Life, long and short term disability insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Paid vacation and sick time
• 401(k)

As a member of the VCA team, you will support Technician and Doctor teams by creating a positive atmosphere for our clients and patients. Your mission will be to win the confidence of every pet parent—by delivering an outstanding client experience—so we can provide exceptional care to every patient. The skills that you will be utilizing include, but are not limited to:

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

Among the reasons to consider joining VCA are:

• VCA hospitals are former private-practices that retain the spirit that made them successful
• Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community
• Network of 4,500+ doctors, including more than 600 Specialists
• Largest provider of Private Practice Internships and Residencies in the U.S.
• WOOF University, offering abundant CE for Doctors and Technicians
• Robust Clinical Studies program
• Opportunities to give back through strong Shelter partnerships and VCA Charities

Ready to be part of our team? Apply today! We look forward to hearing from you soon.