Licensed Veterinary Technician

Petco; Buckeye (AZ); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Petco is searching for a Veterinary Technician in Buckeye, Arizona, to provide exceptional veterinary care to patients and outstanding customer service to their owners. The role demands expertise in assisting with both routine and emergency veterinary procedures, maintaining patient records, and supporting the overall hospital operations.

The ideal candidate should be a Credentialed Veterinary Technician with at least one year of experience, demonstrating compassion and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Must have completed education to become a Credentialed Veterinary Technician.
• At least 1 year of experience in a veterinary practice.
• Ability to maintain professionalism in stressful situations.

Responsibilities

• Greet clients and patients and obtain weight and vital signs.
• Assist the veterinarian with appointments, surgery, and procedures.
• Schedule appointments and maintain the electronic medical record.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Compassionate and sympathetic

Telephone and computer skills

Team player

Education

Credentialed Veterinary Technician education

1 year of experience as Veterinary Technician

Job description

Want to help pets live their best lives? We’re proud to be where the pets go and where the pet people go. If you want to make a real difference, create an exciting career path, feel welcome to be your whole self and nurture your wellbeing, Petco is the place for you.

Our core values capture that spirit as we work to improve lives by doing what’s right for pets and people.

• Pet First – Protect & Empower. All pets should Live their Best Life. We put the needs of pets and pet parents at the center of everything we do.
• Foster the Fun – Connect & Bond. Our Passion for pets brings us together! We celebrate the journey of pet parenthood through district experiences, products, and services.
• Let’s Go! Own & Commit. We are stronger as One Petco team. We bring our unique superpowers and champion authenticity in everyone to drive success.

About Petco

Petco has been where pets go for more than 60 years to find everything they need to live their best lives. We are a national organization with more than 1,500 stores, 250 Vetco Total Care hospitals, preventive care clinics, and distribution centers. We support thousands of local animal welfare groups nationwide and have helped find homes for approximately 7 million animals through in‑store adoption events.

Position Purpose

The Veterinarian Technician provides excellent veterinary care to Vetco Total Care patients and phenomenal customer care to their owners. The Veterinary Technician represents the mission and values to all clients and partners, sets the tone for the technical and customer support team, and fosters cohesion and motivation within the hospital.

Essential Job Functions

• Greet clients and patients, escort into an exam room, obtain weight and vital signs, record all in the electronic medical record, and begin documentation of the patient visit.
• Assist the veterinarian with routine and emergency appointments, surgery, dentistry, and euthanasia, under direct supervision.
• Perform patient restraint, obtain and process laboratory samples, handle and dispense medications as directed by the veterinarian, and maintain the electronic medical record.
• Schedule appointments, communicate with and educate clients, relay test results, maintain and update inventory, and manage accounts receivable.
• Prepare patients for surgical and dental procedures, support induction and monitoring of anesthetized patients, monitor during recovery, and prepare for discharge to owner or overnight care facility.
• Provide in‑hospital treatments for sick patients, including injectable and oral medications, intravenous therapies, keeping patients clean, watered, and fed as directed, and safely walk canine patients when necessary.
• Participate in training of new staff members and general dissemination of knowledge as required.
• Maintain a clean and organized hospital environment, performing regular cleaning based on a pre‑determined schedule.

Other Duties And Responsibilities

• Perform additional duties as assigned.
• Provide backup phone and front‑desk support as needed.

Nature Of Supervision

In all activities related to patient care, the Veterinary Technician takes direct supervision from veterinarians and the Hospital Office Manager or Hospital Leader on Duty. Overall, direction comes from the Hospital Office Manager.

Planning And Problem Solving

The Veterinary Technician plays a crucial role in ensuring that day‑to‑day operations of the hospital are efficient and provide an optimal experience for patients and clients.

Impact

By contributing to the growth of a productive practice and maintaining a high‑quality standard of care, this position supports employee retention, patient well‑being, and customer satisfaction.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no immediate supervisory duties.

Education and Experience

• College or college‑equivalent education (completed) as required to become a Credentialed Veterinary Technician in the state where the hospital is located.
• At least 1 year of previous experience as a Veterinary Technician or working in a veterinary practice.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Compassionate and sympathetic, able to maintain a professional attitude during emotional and stressful situations.
• Telephone and computer skills.
• Team player willing to learn new techniques, offer creative ideas, and accept change.

Work Environment

The majority of duties are conducted in the Vetco Total Care full‑service hospital. The position requires bending, kneeling, lifting (up to 30 pounds) and standing for long periods, with significant direct contact with clients and their pets.

Contacts

Regular communication occurs with clients, veterinary specialists, and companies that provide products and services utilized by the practice.

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. 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, disability, age, protected veteran status, or any other protected classification.