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Veterinary Assistant

VCA Animal HospitalsVCA Animal Hospitals·Veterinary Services

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$18 - 21

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About the role

Job Description

We are looking for a Veterinary Assistant to join VCA Urgent Care Animal Hospital in Chandler, AZ.

Location: 2100 S Gilbert Rd #7, Chandler, AZ 85286

Schedule:  Full-time, 4x10 Alternative Work Week. The hospital is open 7 days a week, 10 am-8 pm. One weekend day per week and holiday coverage are required.

Compensation: The pay range for this position is $18 – 21 / hour. Compensation is negotiable based on education, experience, and other relevant credentials.

Have you ever wanted to be on the front lines of innovation? Do you enjoy a fast-paced environment with a collaborative, team-oriented approach to patient care? Can you provide high-quality supportive care while creating a fear-free environment for the patients under your care? You just may find yourself rekindling your JOY for veterinary medicine in this well-designed, people-focused, high-tech hospital with an innovative approach to Urgent Care.

Our team works in pairs to maximize efficiency while providing patient care.  Utilizing a digital whiteboard, all diagnostics and treatments are clearly communicated, allowing the medical team to complete cases quickly while keeping the doctor up to date on diagnostic results.  An emphasis on low-stress handling, hands-free radiology, and a well-organized treatment space allows you to keep the patients calm and safe during their visit.  The virtual waiting room has a dynamic capacity analyzer that assesses the team’s pace and updates clients on the wait time digitally.  When the team reaches capacity for the day, the waiting room automatically closes.  This allows all team members to leave on time, with all medical records and patient care completed.  The technician and assistant team only do patient care. We do not answer phones, present estimates, or check out clients.

What You’ll Do

Skills include, but are not limited to

  • Pharmacy and medication administration

  • Lab sample collection and processing

  • Diagnostic imaging

  • Anesthesia monitoring

  • Medical recordkeeping

  • Compassionate patient care

Qualifications

  • Preferred 3 years of veterinary experience in a general practice or emergency setting

  • Ability to operate with a sense of urgency and high pace

  • Exceptional interpersonal skills

  • Willingness to jump in as needed

  • Able to work in a collaborative, team-oriented environment

  • Comfortable asking for help and clarification when needed

  • Possess high attention to detail

VCA Animal Hospitals offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including Medical/Dental/Vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, pet care discounts, paid vacation, holidays, and sick days, health and well-being programs that provide resources and training. Compensation is negotiable based on education, experience, and other relevant credentials.

Apply Today!

If you are a current associate, you 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.
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Aplyr's read

VCA Animal Hospitals is a major player in veterinary care, employing a diverse team from veterinary technicians to corporate controllers.

Synthesized from recent postings & public sources

What's promising

  • VCA offers extensive career opportunities across North America, from entry-level to specialized roles.
  • The company provides a comprehensive range of veterinary services, enhancing employee skill development.
  • VCA's large network supports career growth and mobility within the organization.

What to watch

  • High turnover in client service roles may indicate job dissatisfaction.
  • Limited public information about work-life balance and employee satisfaction.
  • Corporate structure might limit autonomy for individual hospitals.

Why VCA Animal Hospitals

  • VCA is part of Mars, Inc., providing stability and resources from a global corporation.
  • The company's focus on preventive care sets it apart in the veterinary industry.
  • VCA's integration with Mars Veterinary Health offers unique cross-brand collaboration opportunities.

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About VCA Animal Hospitals

VCA Animal Hospitals

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VCA Animal Hospitals is a leading provider of veterinary services in the United States and Canada, offering a wide range of medical, surgical, and preventive care for pets.

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