VCA Animal Referral and Emergency Center of Arizona is seeking an enthusiastic Surgery Department Veterinary Technician to join our growing hospital team full-time!

Location:

1648 North Country Club Drive, Mesa Arizona 85201 Compensation - $24-32/hr based on experience and credentials. Differential pay for swing/overnight/weekend shift. VCA Animal Referral and Emergency Center is excited to welcome a full-time Surgery Department Veterinary Technician to our growing hospital team. As we transition into our having a new surgeon join our surgery team and state-of-the-art facility, our longstanding commitment to excellence in patient care, team development, and collaborative medicine remains unchanged. Our hospital is one of the most advanced in the region, featuring cutting-edge technology. At VCA, we are committed to growth, mentorship, and career development for every team member. Our hospital culture encourages continuous learning, innovation, and support. Whether you're early in your veterinary career or looking to expand your skills, this is a place where you can grow alongside a world-class medical team that values your contributions and well-being.

Surgery Veterinary Technician Duties:

• Patient handling and nursing care
• Laundry and general housekeeping
• Restraining for blood draws, examinations, and diagnostic procedures
• Intake of all appointments and obtaining a full patient history
• Obtaining, entering, and reporting patient vitals
• Able to obtain patient samples (venipuncture) and place IV catheters
• Inducing patients and monitoring under anesthesia for surgical procedures (ideally also able to use a ventilator)
• Recovering patients and caring for them post-operatively
• Discharging patients to their owners and going over in depth post-op patient care
• Working collaboratively with team members of all hospital services
• Providing compassionate care for all patients
• Stock supplies as needed

Available Position:

Full-time day position What Makes VCA Animal Referral and Emergency Center Unique? We are passionate about our teams health and wellness and continue to foster a culture where asking questions is welcome, and training is the expectation. 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 while supporting a work-life balance. We not only work hard, we play hard too. Join us for one of our team building events such as pop-up Food trucks or surprise team lunches. Holidays are no exception! We provide meals for the team on holidays and have fun events like a Nacho bar for Cinco de Mayo, or a green food contest for Saint Patrick's Day. Need a pick me up? Keep your eyes peeled for our snack wagon rolling through a department near you! This is but a small sampling of the gratitude we show our team for being the most compassionate, dedicated veterinary medical professionals around. Why You Should Consider Us Candidates must be positive and motivated. The hospital team meets frequently, and your ideas and suggestions are encouraged to help us continue to grow. Our team takes pride in fostering an atmosphere of mutual respect and recognition while being adaptable, goal driven and engaged. We work hard to protect our culture and ensure we hire associates who are going to have the determination to rise above obstacles, wear multiple hats, and work as a team. Ready to grow with a collaborative and supportive team?

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! We look forward to getting to know you. Apply today! We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement, please see our career page at vcacareers.com

Pay:

$24.00 - $32.00 per hour Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

401(k) Continuing education credits Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance License reimbursement Life insurance Paid time off Uniform allowance Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person