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VCA Animal Hospitals

Experienced Veterinary Assistant

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Apache Junction, AZ
18-23 Hourly
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Apache Junction, AZ
18-23 Hourly
Entry level
Provides veterinary assistance in a general-practice animal hospital, supporting patient care and clinical operations. The role is full-time with rotating Saturday shifts and is intended for an experienced veterinary assistant seeking career growth. VCA offers mentoring, continuing education, benefits, retirement savings, insurance, paid leave, and employee pet discounts.
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VCA Apache Junction Animal Hospital is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join our one-of-a-kind GP practice!


Location: 17 N Mountain Rd, Apache Junction, AZ 85120

Compensation: $18- $23 per hour, depending on experience.

Full-time, rotating Saturdays

Our hospital has been serving the community for over 20 years. We are AHAA accredited and believe in providing the best possible care to our patients. Our tight knit community is a great place to call home. Many of us can be found at hiking, camping, fishing or just watching the night sky over the Superstition Mountains!  

At VCA Apache Junction, you can be the Veterinary Assistant you have always wanted to be!  We have a unique culture in our hospital that values each person’s individual skill and personality. There’s something special about you and we are excited to learn more! If you are an experienced Veterinary Assistant looking for the next step in your career, our team is ready to partner with you. 

Among the reasons to consider joining VCA are:
•    VCA hospitals are former private-practices that retain the spirit that made them successful
•    Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community
•    Network of 4,500+ doctors, including more than 600 Specialists
•    Largest provider of Private Practice Internships and Residencies in the U.S.
•    WOOF University, offering abundant CE for Doctors and Technicians
•    Robust Clinical Studies program
•    Opportunities to give back through strong Shelter partnerships and VCA Charities


VCA adds value to your compensation package with the following:
•    Competitive wage
•    Medical, Dental & Vision insurance
•    Opportunity to teach and mentor
•    401(k)
•    Life and Long Term Disability insurance


Ready to be part of a team that feels like family? Apply today! We look forward to hearing from you soon. 


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. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com.

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