Veterinary Technician - Veterinary Specialty Center Tucson

Bring your skills to PetVet and earn a sign-on bonus of up to $1,000 based on your experience as a credentialed veterinary technician!

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PetVet Care Centers' Veterinary Specialty Center Tucson is currently seeking a Veterinary Technician to join our team!

At PetVet Care Centers, our mission is to improve the lives of animals and people — providing exceptional and compassionate care at every stage — for all the moments that matter.

Because life is better with pets.

We deliver the Ultimate Care Experience — every pet, every client, every time. That starts with a Culture of Care that supports our team members as much as the pets and clients we serve.

With more than 420 locally led hospitals and over 11,000 team members nationwide, we offer:

• Local autonomy with national support
• Career mobility and development opportunities
• A collaborative, inclusive environment where your wellbeing comes first

You care for pets. We care for you.

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Position Overview

• Veterinary Specialty Center of Tucson is a 24-hour emergency and specialty hospital dedicated to providing high-quality care to dogs and cats.
• Our team works collaboratively across ER, ICU, and outpatient services, offering opportunities to gain experience with a wide variety of cases in a fast-paced clinical environment.
• We have a collaborative medical team that includes a board-certified surgeon, criticalist, and radiologist, along with experienced credentialed veterinary technicians.
• We value teamwork, continued learning, professional growth, and compassionate patient care.

Key Responsibilities

• Determine animal requirements by conducting examinations and interviews, reviewing care plans and records, completing laboratory tests and studies, and diagnostic imaging.
• Care for patients by taking vital signs, collecting samples, administering medications, drugs, and vaccines, and bandaging and wrapping wounds.
• Support patient examinations and operations by assembling required supplies and instruments, securing and bringing patients to examination rooms, and restraining patients; aids as directed by the veterinarian.
• Provide excellent pet care by applying full knowledge of anatomy, physiology, disease processes, pharmacology, specialized equipment usage, and specialized drug administration.
• Obtain and verify medications.
• Ensure that patients have food and water, clean patients' rooms, cages, and equipment; observe patients for clinical signs of disease.
• As directed, fill prescriptions and administer medications, including proper documentation, logging, and security of controlled drugs.
• Maintain a safe, secure, healthy, and humane environment by sterilizing and wrapping instruments, sanitizing and disinfecting holding and operating areas, storing sterile supplies, verifying shelf life, following standards and procedures, and in compliance with applicable legal regulations.
• Maintain medical records by documenting patients’ conditions, reactions, and changes; update the database in an accurate and timely manner.
• Communicate with the pet owner about the status of the patient, as directed by the veterinarian.
• Maintain equipment by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, maintaining equipment supplies, performing preventive maintenance, and calling for repairs.
• Maintain inventory, place orders for needed supplies, verify, and maintain receipts.
• Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities and reading professional journals.
• Release pets to their owners as directed; ensure that every animal released is clean and properly groomed before their release.
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Manager or practice.

Qualifications (Required)

• Applicants must be 18 years of age or older to be considered for this position
• High school diploma or GED.
• Previous experience working in a veterinary hospital or clinical setting.
• Knowledge of veterinary medical terminology, patient handling, restraint, and basic nursing care.
• Ability to obtain and accurately record patient vital signs, including temperature, pulse, and respiration.
• Collecting and handling lab samples and performing in house diagnostic testing.
• Ability to administer medications and perform treatments as directed by DVM.
• Ability to recognize changes in patients condition
• Strong communications, organizational, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast paced 24 hour emergency hospital.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, holidays, and overnight shifts.

Preferred Skills (Nice to Have)

• Previous experience in a 24 hour emergency hospital.
• Experience with triage, patient assessment, and recognizing, changed in patient conditions.
• Familiarity with anesthesia monitoring, anesthesia procedures, and post op care.
• Experience working collaboratively with DVMs, CSRs, and Technicians.
• Experience managing hospitalized patients.
• VTS, LVT. CVT certification is a plus

Schedule:

• PRN, Rotating Shift
• Based on hospital needs including, weekends, days, swings, and overnight shifts

What We Offer
We care deeply about supporting our team members — professionally and personally. Benefits include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid Parental Leave (birth, adoption, foster)
• 401(k) with discretionary contribution
• Team Member Pet Discounts
• Emotional wellbeing support — including Calm app access and 24/7 EAP
• CE stipends and career development resources
• Grant Circle — a relief fund for team members facing personal hardship
• Local hospital culture backed by national resources