VCA Animal Hospitals·Tempe, Arizona
Support technician and doctor teams by providing exceptional client experiences and high-quality patient care. Perform clinical tasks including anesthesia monitoring, surgical assisting, and laboratory work.
VCA University Animal Hospital is a complete small animal veterinary facility and a full-service boarding facility. We offer many important specialty services such as laser surgery, dentistry, endoscopy, digital x-ray, ultrasound, and EKG.
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.
Seeking a dedicated individual capable of performing various veterinary technical skills and providing compassionate care to hospitalized animals. Must be able to work in a fast-paced, AHAA-accredited general practice environment.
Market context
In Arizona, Veterinary Assistant openings are often driven by steady demand in clinics, hospitals, and specialty practices, with employers weighing hands-on experience and practical skill level closely when setting pay. Competition can be strong because the role supports animal care, client communication, and daily clinical flow, while benefits such as dental insurance, paid time off, and paid parental leave can make offers more attractive. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then match your experience to the duties and note any direct animal-handling or clinic support experience in your application.