VCA Animal Referral and Emergency Center of Arizona is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to work at our well-established, AAHA-accredited, 18-doctor practice in Mesa, Arizona. Location: 1648 N Country Club Dr, Mesa, AZ 85201 Schedule: Full-Time, Monday-Thursday 8 am-6 pm (Department will open on weekends in 2027) We are looking for qualified, experienced Veterinary Assistant to share in a growing, exciting, fast-paced environment in our surgical deptment. The candidate MUST be able to work weekends. Previous surgery experience HIGHLY preferred. Previous veterinary technician experience is a MUST. Most importantly, must be client-oriented and have high customer service skills. We are a 24-hour emergency/specialty practice looking for Technicians with positive personalities, whose attributes reflect attention-to-detail, self-motivation, compassion, and reliability. Being a part of VCA affords many free CE classes, health and dental benefits, a matching 401(k) program, and opportunities for advancement. Competitive salary commensurate with experience for the right candidate. At VCA Animal Hospitals, we take our mission statement – your pet’s health is our top priority, and excellent service is our goal – very seriously. With every opportunity, we aim to exceed each pet owner’s expectations. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: • Physical examinations and patient assessment • Anesthesia monitoring • Surgical preparation and assisting • Radiology • Laboratory work • Venipuncture • Catheter placement • Pharmacy • Patient recovery • Client Communication • Compassionate care of our hospitalized animals QUALIFICATIONS: • Must have documented previous 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 Why You Should Consider Us- As a member of the VCA family, your passion for medicine and compassion for pets and people are matched with a commitment to your professional growth. You will enjoy exposure to a diverse and stimulating caseload, employ the most advanced imaging and monitoring tools, and tap into the expertise of more than 3,000 doctors, including 360+ boarded specialists. You will sharpen your skills—and even learn some new techniques—and explore career options that only VCA can offer, such as continuing education, transfer, specialization, and leadership opportunities. If you are a current associate, you need to apply through our internal career site. Please log in to Workday and click on the Career worklet on the landing page or search for Find 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) Apply Today! If you are a current associate, you will 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