Veterinary Assistant

VCA Animal Hospitals • Chandler, AZ

1d • Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a Veterinary Assistant to join VCA Urgent Care Animal Hospital in Chandler, AZ. The hospital is open 7 days a week, 10 am-8 pm. This role offers a fast-paced environment with a collaborative, team-oriented approach to patient care. The hospital utilizes a digital whiteboard for communication, emphasizes low-stress handling, and has a virtual waiting room with a dynamic capacity analyzer. The technician and assistant team focuses solely on patient care, not answering phones, presenting estimates, or checking out clients. This position aims to rekindle your passion for veterinary medicine in a high-tech, people-focused urgent care setting.

Requirements

• 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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Pharmacy and medication administration
• Lab sample collection and processing
• Diagnostic imaging
• Anesthesia monitoring
• Medical recordkeeping
• Compassionate patient care

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Pet care discounts
• Paid vacation
• Paid holidays
• Paid sick days
• Health and well-being programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed