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Veterinary Technician

Location Tucson, Arizona
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Veterinary Technician
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35778
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Full-time
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Sahuaro Vista Veterinary Clinic
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Veterinary Technician – Join Our Team!

Sahuaro Vista Veterinary Clinic | Tucson, AZ

Full-Time | Benefits Eligible

Looking for a Veterinary Hospital Where You Can Grow and Feel Valued?

Sahuaro Vista Veterinary Clinic is looking for a Veterinary Technician to join our team!

We're a small animal veterinary hospital in Northwest Tucson/Oro Valley that believes great patient care starts with a great team. We're looking for someone who enjoys working with animals, takes pride in providing quality care, and wants to be part of a hospital where teamwork and communication matter.

Whether you'reassisting with appointments, caring for hospitalized patients, performing treatments, or helping in surgery, you'll have the opportunity to use your skills and continue building your experience.

What You'll Be Doing

As part of our veterinary team, you'll have the opportunity to:

  • -Assist veterinarians with examinations, treatments, and procedures.

  • -Perform venipuncture, place IV catheters, and collect diagnostic samples.

  • -Perform in-house laboratory testing and diagnostics.

  • -Administer medications and treatments as directed by the veterinarian.

  • -Assist with surgery, dentistry, anesthesia monitoring, and patient recovery.

  • -Educate clients on preventive care, medications, and at-home treatments.

  • -Maintain accurate medical records and communicate patient updates.

  • -Work alongside your teammates to keep the hospital running smoothly.

Who We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who:

  • -Hasprevious experience working as a Veterinary Technician in a small animal hospital.

  • -Has a strong foundation in veterinary nursing and patient care.

  • -Is comfortable handling dogs and cats with patience and compassion.

  • -Communicates well with clients, veterinarians, and teammates.

  • -Can stay organized and adapt when the day doesn't go quite as planned.

  • -Enjoys learning, sharing knowledge, and supporting others.

  • -Takes pride in their work and understands the importance of teamwork.

Experience with anesthesia, surgery, and dentistry is strongly desired, but we're also interested in experienced technicians who are eager to continue developing those skills.

Why Sahuaro Vista Veterinary Clinic?

We know choosing where to work is an important decision. We want our team members to feel supported, appreciated, and excited about the work they do.

Here's what you can expect:

  • -A passionate team: Work in a long-established, AAHA accredited hospital where wegrow together as a team, and you can get to know your coworkers, clients, and patients. 

  • -Supportive leadership: Your ideas and feedback matter. We believe in open communication, coaching, and helping our team succeed.

  • -Opportunities to grow: Continue developing your technical skills through hands-on experience, mentoring, and continuing education.

  • -Meaningful patient care: Be actively involved in caring for patients and helping clients make informed decisions about their pets' health.

  • -A team-focused environment: We believe in helping one another, sharing knowledge, and working together to provide the best care possible.

Compensation & Benefits

  • Depending on experience

  • Full-time, benefits-eligible position

  • Opportunities for professional development and continued learning

  • Leadership who supports a healthy work-life balance

National Veterinary Associates (NVA) is a leading North American pet health care company with nearly 1,300 locations spanning general practice veterinary hospitals, Ethos emergency and specialty hospitals, and pet resorts and equine veterinary care. With approximately 40,000 team members, we care for pets and support pet families in communities across the United States and Canada.  Our purpose is to give pets and the people who love them more quality years together, and our mission is to make care more personal, easy and accessible while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life. Across NVA, we support our teams with the resources, expertise and opportunities they need to deliver exceptional care and help shape the future of veterinary and pet care.

Purpose: Give pets and the people who love them more quality years together

Mission: Transform the pet family experience to be personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life. 

Values: Care Deeply, Do What’s Right, One Team, Own It, Shape What’s Next 

One NVA: Bringing General Practice & Ethos Together

NVA is built to make care personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine across every stage of a pet’s life. 


At National Veterinary Associates, we want to make sure your experience connecting with us is seamless and straightforward. Here’s what to expect when interacting with us:

- We’ll always reach out via verified LinkedIn profiles or emails ending in @nva.com
- We may also contact you via text message from an identified NVA representative for recruiting-related communication
- All job opportunities and applications are hosted on our official careers site: careers.nva.com
- There is no cost or confidential information required to apply or be considered for a position
If you have any doubts about a communication, feel free to visit our careers page to verify authenticity or email us at hiringhub@nva.com. Thank you for exploring opportunities at NVA!
NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees.  The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process.  For positions based in Colorado, NVA provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.
NVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.
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