Veterinary Technician - Surgery Department

VCA Valley Animal Hospital & Emergency Center is seeking an experienced Veterinary Technician to join our Surgery Department.

The successful candidate will be a believer in the possibilities of high quality veterinary medicine and patient care-with the expertise and technical know-how to make them happen.

In addition to standard CVT skills, the Surgery Department values:

• Excellent Client & Patient Handling while working with complex surgical cases

• A passion for all things anesthesia: anesthesia plan/protocol creation, induction, maintenance, monitoring, & recovery of patients ASA score I - IV

• Knowledge & competency in surgical patient prep, surgical assistance, & surgical instrumentation

• Nursing care, husbandry, bandaging, & clinical practice skills for small animal, avian, & exotic companion mammal patients

• Ability to communicate effectively with & flexibility to support various hospital departments (Primary Care, Emergency, Internal Medicine, Dental, ICU, Exotics), embracing the culture of whole hospital team cohesiveness

You've worked hard for your credentialing & training, 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!

Compensation varies based on education, experience, and current AZ CVT license: $17 - 25/hour (includes scale for licensed & unlicensed Veterinary Technicians). VTS compensation negotiable.

CE allowance: $750/year for CVT, $1000/year for VTS

Typical schedule for this department is

Monday/Wednesday 7:45am - 6pm & Tuesday/Thursday 7am - 6pm with voluntary on call shifts (including nights & weekends).

Flexible schedule availability & the ability to work occasional holidays & weekends are a must.

Full time only.