Certified Veterinary Technician

Jobtailor; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a Veterinary Technician to assist veterinarians in examination, treatment, monitoring, and patient care across clinical and lab settings.

Ideal candidates hold CVT/RVT/LVT, with 1+ years of hospital experience, and are able to work onsite including possible long shifts, weekends, and holidays. Emphasis on accurate records and excellent client communication.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; Associate degree a plus.
• CVT, RVT, or LVT certification/license required/maintained.
• 1+ years veterinary hospital experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians with examination, treatment, monitoring, and patient care.
• Administer prescribed medications, vaccines, and treatments.
• Monitor vital signs, collect samples, perform diagnostic tests, and record results.
• Prepare and analyze blood, urine, and fecal laboratory samples.
• Operate and maintain laboratory equipment.
• Prepare surgical suites, instruments, and patients for surgery.
• Assist during surgery, including anesthesia monitoring and postoperative care.
• Educate clients about wellness plans, animal care, nutrition, and disease prevention.
• Maintain medical charts and meet hospital quality-control standards.
• Support efficient day-to-day hospital operations and hospital performance.

Skills

Patient Care

Vital Signs Monitoring

Diagnostic Testing

Anesthesia Monitoring

Medical Record Maintenance

Client Education

Communication Skills

Multitasking

Team Collaboration

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree

Tools

EMR Systems

Scheduling Systems

Job description

• Assist veterinarians with examination, treatment, monitoring, and patient care
• Administer prescribed medications, vaccines, and treatments
• Monitor vital signs, collect samples, perform diagnostic tests, and record results
• Prepare and analyze blood, urine, and fecal laboratory samples
• Operate and maintain laboratory equipment
• Prepare surgical suites, instruments, and patients for surgery
• Assist during surgery, including equipment and medication support, anesthesia monitoring, and postoperative care
• Educate clients about Wellness Plans, animal care, nutrition, medication administration, and disease prevention
• Maintain accurate medical charts and meet hospital quality-control standards
• Maintain hospital equipment and manage supplies, inventory, and restocking
• Support efficient day-to-day hospital operations and advocate for hospital performance
• Perform reception duties such as triaging calls, scheduling appointments, and facilitating patient intake and discharge
• Provide professional customer service and resolve complaints as appropriate
• Adhere to OSHA standards and perform other assigned duties

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Associate degree is a plus
• Must have and maintain a valid certification, registration, or licensing: CVT, RVT, or LVT (state specific)
• 1+ years of veterinary hospital experience
• Experience handling and restraining dogs, cats, and exotic animals
• Experience providing basic animal care, including feeding, bathing, grooming, and monitoring for distress or illness
• Knowledge and experience with surgery, dentistry, radiology, laboratory diagnostics, and anesthesia management
• Familiarity with veterinary medical terminology and abbreviations
• Understanding of veterinary medications, dosage calculations, drug interactions, and administration methods
• Strong customer service, communication, organizational, and judgment skills
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, work independently, and remain calm in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to learn computer software systems, including EMR and scheduling systems
• Ability to lift 50+ pounds
• Must be willing and able to work onsite, including possible 10+ hour shifts, Saturdays, evenings, and holidays
• Must comply with OSHA standards and company policies

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in veterinary assistance, including patient care, surgical support, and laboratory diagnostics. Proficient in client education, medical record maintenance, and adherence to safety standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Veterinary Technician Certification (CVT, RVT, LVT)
• Surgical Assistance
• Laboratory Diagnostics
• Customer Service
• Veterinary Medical Terminology

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Patient Care
• Medication Administration
• Vital Signs Monitoring
• Diagnostic Testing
• Surgical Preparation
• Anesthesia Monitoring
• Laboratory Equipment Operation
• Animal Restraint
• Dosage Calculations
• Veterinary Care

Soft Skills

• Communication Skills
• Organizational Skills
• Judgment Skills
• Multitasking Ability
• Customer Service Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

• CVT
• RVT
• LVT

Industry Keywords

• Veterinary Hospital Experience
• OSHA Standards
• Animal Care
• Surgery
• Dentistry
• Radiology
• Laboratory Diagnostics
• Anesthesia Management

Tools & Technologies

• EMR Systems
• Scheduling Systems