Catalina Pet Hospital is seeking an experienced veterinary technician to join our team! We are centrally located in Tucson near the Winterhaven neighborhood. We offer a competitive salary from $16-$19 an hour based on experience. 

Catalina Pet Hospital provides general veterinary services including surgeries, pet dental care, preventive care, in house lab, radiographs, laser therapy, and acupuncture. We strive to provide the best veterinary care for our client’s pets! Our technicians have ongoing continuing education opportunities and generous pet care benefits!

We are very proud of our clinic, culture, and team! We work hard for one another and always carry an optimistic attitude. We strive to provide the best care for our patients and we enjoy educating our clients. If you are looking for a place that exemplifies positivity, has a great team and provides opportunities for educational and personal growth, we want you!

Skills and Basic Qualifications

• Certification as a Veterinary Technician and/or experience working as a Veterinary Technician. Preferably minimum two years.
• Excellent communication skills with doctors, other hospital staff, and clients.
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to effectively handle and control aggressive animals.
• Knowledge of patient assessments, anesthesia, procedures, treatments, x-ray and laser.
• Detailed oriented person that can make good decisions, respond quickly and quietly to crises, and maintain our standard of patient care.
• Must be able to handle the physical and emotional aspect of work in a veterinary clinic environment, including the use of euthanasia.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and/or assist in lifting over 50 pounds.
• Models a professional and courteous manner with staff and clients.
• Commitment to ongoing educational development and growth.
• Must have active listening, attention to details, critical thinking, complex problem solving, time management, judgment and decision making skills.
• We prefer that you have experience with dental cleanings, dental radiographs and surgical anesthesia.
• Must have basic computer/office skills that include typing on a keyboard, attaching documents, scanning records, reading records.
• AVImark experience preferred.

Compensation depends on the level of experience and your skill set.

Background and drug screening required.

Job Types: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health Insurance
• Vision insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Holidays