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VCA Animal Hospitals
Veterinary Technician - Internal Medicine
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What they do
A Veterinary Technician or Technologist assists veterinarians in diagnosing and treating medical conditions in animals. May perform diagnostic tests or administer medications. Works in private veterinary practices or animal hospitals.
$40,368 / year median in Arizona
+28% projected growth
Job Description
Veterinary Technician - Internal Medicine VCA Animal Hospitals - 3.2 Tucson, AZ Job Details Full-time $16 - $23 an hour 2 hours ago Benefits Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Vision insurance Qualifications Collaborate with healthcare professionals Vascular access Diagnostic imaging equipment Companion animal handling Chemical handling safety procedures Medical chart preparation Correspondence management Veterinary laboratory sample handling Chemotherapy administration Initial assessment (medical evaluation) Veterinary Technician Certification Ultrasound imaging Image acquisition for patient care Animal catheterization Imaging studies Physical examinations Mid-level Diagnostic radiology Veterinary procedure assistance Patient history taking Records management Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) Medical laboratory work experience Patient care Veterinary laboratory work Internal medicine Medical assisting Managing patient records Communication skills Chemotherapy Full Job Description Location Tucson, Arizona, United States of America Category Veterinary Technician / Assistant Job Id
R-254131
Job Type Full time VCA Valley Animal Hospital & Emergency Center is seeking an experienced Veterinary Technician to join our Internal Medicine Department.Location:
4984 E 22nd St, Tucson, AZ 85711Schedule:
Full-Time, 5x8-hour work weekSalary:
$16-$23 / hour. Salary varies based on education, experience, & current AZ CVT license (includes scale for licensed & unlicensed Veterinary Technicians). Skills that our Veterinary Technician in Internal Medicine utilizes, but are not limited to: Physical examinations, patient assessment, and collecting patient histories Processing laboratory samples in-house Preparing laboratory samples for outside labs Managing medical records, reports, and correspondence Assist with Diagnostic Imaging (Radiology, Ultrasound, CT Scans) Assist with patient recovery Pharmacy Venipuncture/catheter placement Knowledge and experience with chemotherapy drugs and safety protocols Safe animal restraint and handling Strong multi-tasking skills Effective verbal, listening, and communication skills Ability to work collaboratively with team members of all hospital services At VCA Animal Hospitals, we offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, including Medical/Dental/Vision insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, pet care discounts, paid vacation, holidays, and sick days, and health and well-being programs that provide resources and training. Compensation is negotiable based on education, experience, and other relevant credentials. You've worked hard for your training & credentialing; we want you to use the knowledge & skills that you've invested your time & talent in. We are committed to supporting your professional growth, whatever that looks like to you! Apply Today! 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.comBenefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401(k) Plans
- Other Retirement and Savings
- Health Insurance