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Veterinary Assistant

At VCA Tri City Animal Hospital and Acacia Cat Hospital in Tempe, Arizona, we help pets live long, healthy and happy lives. We deliver the best medical care for pets and the best experience for pet owners. We have been AAHA accredited since 1978 and are a Cat Friendly Certified Hospital. We are seeking a personable and experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our team.

The successful candidate will be a believer in the possibilities of high quality veterinary medicine and patient care – with the expertise and technical know-how to make them happen. In this position you will be supporting our doctors by creating a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our clients and patients. As half of the patients we see are cats, you MUST like them and be willing to learn Cat Friendly handling skills. Duties will include:

+ Obtaining histories and vital signs for patients

+ Client communication and education

+ Maintaining medical records

+ Filling prescriptions

+ Performing diagnostic imaging and laboratory work

+ Preparing surgical suite and surgical patients

We foster learning opportunities to advance careers and support individual growth in veterinary medicine. We strive to create a working schedule to support a good work/life balance. Pay range from $17-$20/hr, depending on experience. Full time, 8 hour shifts, 5 days per week. Some weekend days required. 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

+ Leadership opportunities and career development programs

+ Opportunities to give back through strong shelter partnerships and VCA Charities

+ Continuing education allowance

+ Tuition support and sponsorships

+ Veterinary Technician license reimbursement

+ Free mental health and wellness subscriptions (Head Space)

+ Referral bonuses

+ Competitive wage

+ Medical, dental and vision insurance

+ 401k

If you are a current associate, you will need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs.

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!

The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development)

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com