What are the responsibilities and job description for the Credentialed Veterinary Technician position at vca?
VCA Valley Animal Hospital of Sahuarita is looking for a full-time Veterinary Technician to join our growing practice in Sahuarita, Arizona. We pride ourselves on having a diverse, family atmosphere where everyone is valued. We are looking for someone who shares our passion for excellent patient and client care. Location: 15990 S Rancho Sahuarita Blvd, Suite 130, Sahuarita, AZ 85629 Schedule: Hospital hours are Monday - Friday, 8 am to 6 pm, and Saturday, 9 am to 4 pm. Rotating schedule We are a full-service, AAHA-accredited hospital where patient and client care is our top priority. Our staff is cross-trained in every aspect of the hospital, from answering phones and greeting clients to induction and monitoring anesthesia. Our technicians are highly leveraged. If you are looking for a place where you can put your knowledge and skills to work, then this may be the place for you! ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: • Venipuncture • Catheter placement • Radiology • Anesthesia monitoring • Physical examinations and patient assessment • Surgical preparation and assisting • Dentistry • Laboratory work • Pharmacy • Patient recovery • Compassionate care for hospitalized patients QUALIFICATIONS: • Must have documented previous experience • CVT license a plus, but not required • Must have surgery experience • Flexibility in hours, including but not limited to evenings, weekends, and holidays • Customer service skills • Working knowledge of computers • Excellent communication skills • Team player willing to learn new techniques and treatments We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical/dental/vision and paid vacation (for F/T employees only), 401(k), generous personal pet care discounts, and more! 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. A leader in veterinary care, VCA Animal Hospitals is committed to taking care of the future of veterinary medicine. We are a family of hometown animal hospitals determined to positively impact pets, people and our communities. From primary care to emergency, urgent and specialty care, VCA delivers world-class medicine and hometown care to more than four million pets each year. We invest in cutting-edge tools, training and technology that enable Associates across our national network of hospitals to lead the industry today and into tomorrow. Among our talented 35,000 Associates are nearly 7,000 veterinarians – including 500 who are board-certified specialists – nearly 4,000 credentialed technicians and over 10,000 veterinary assistants – all dedicated to giving pets the very best in medical care. The future of veterinary medicine is in our hands. Join us.