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Veterinary Assistant Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced overnight Veterinary Assistant to join the VCA Civano Animal Hospital and Emergency Team!

VCA Civano Animal Hospital and Emergency Center is proud to offer advanced veterinary care to the growing Tucson community. Our hospital is open seven days a week and provides 24/7 urgent and emergency care. In addition to dogs and cats, we see a variety of other pets such as horses, pigs, and other small farm animals, birds, rabbits, chinchillas, amphibians, reptiles, and more.

Teamwork is constant in our daily practice, and our team is dedicated to making it their mission to help pets live longer, healthy lives. We rely on teamwork; each team member is equally important in helping our patients and clients.

At VCA Civano Animal Hospital and Emergency Center, we want to add full-time veterinary assistants. Our hospital has a unique culture that values each person's skills and personality.

Why Join the VCA Civano Animal Hospital and Emergency Center? We are passionate about supporting veterinary assistants and 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 assistant or technician career offers. 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, 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
• Competitive wage
• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• Generous pet care discounts
• Life, long and short-term disability insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Paid vacation and sick leave accruals
• 401(k)

Duties and skills:

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

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