Technician Assistant

Abqpetcarehospital; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Pinnacle Peak Animal Hospital – North Scottsdale is seeking a dependable, energetic Technician Assistant / Kennel Worker. You will help keep kennels, treatment areas, and exam rooms clean, assist with basic animal care, and support the team in a fast-paced veterinary setting.

This role emphasizes reliability, initiative, and comfort with dogs and cats of all sizes. A willingness to learn and the ability to lift up to 40 lbs are important, with on-site duties across cleaning, stocking, and

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years old or older.
• Self-starter, able to multitask and a team player.
• Genuinely enjoys working with animals and can handle stress
• Prefer 1+ years of experience, but not required.
• Ability to meet the physical demands: lift 40 lbs, stand/walk for extended periods.
• Able to work in a fast-paced hospital environment and follow protocols.

Responsibilities

• Keep kennels, treatment areas, exam rooms, and common areas clean and sanitized.
• Perform laundry, dishes, sweeping, mopping, trash removal, and general cleaning.
• Clean and reset exam rooms between appointments.
• Walk dogs and assist with basic animal care.
• Stock kennels and restock supplies throughout the hospital.
• Help maintain organization in treatment and storage areas.
• Run items, supplies, or paperwork as needed.
• Assist team during busy periods and maintain a clean exterior and client-facing areas.

Skills

Reliability

Punctuality

Multitasking

Teamwork

Animal handling

Willingness to learn

Job description

Technician Assistant / Kennel Worker / Clean & Stock / Runner

Pinnacle Peak Animal Hospital – North Scottsdale

Pinnacle Peak Animal Hospital is looking for a dependable, energetic, and hardworking individual to join our team!

This is a great opportunity for someone who loves animals, enjoys staying busy, and takes pride in keeping a clean, organized, and welcoming veterinary hospital.

Responsibilities Include:

• Keeping kennels, treatment areas, exam rooms, and common areas clean and sanitized
• Laundry, dishes, sweeping, mopping, trash removal, and general cleaning
• Cleaning and resetting exam rooms between appointments
• Walking dogs and assisting with basic animal care
• Keeping kennels clean, comfortable, and properly stocked
• Restocking supplies throughout the hospital
• Helping maintain organization in treatment and storage areas
• Running items, supplies, or paperwork where needed
• Helping team members with miscellaneous tasks during busy periods
• Maintaining a clean exterior and client-facing environment
• Following hospital cleaning, sanitation, and safety protocols

We’re Looking for Someone Who:

• Is reliable and punctual
• Has a strong work ethic and takes initiative
• Is comfortable around dogs and cats of all sizes
• Can work independently without needing constant direction
• Notices what needs to be done and jumps in to help
• Is comfortable with cleaning up urine, feces, vomit, blood, and other messes that come with working in a veterinary hospital
• Can safely lift and carry supplies and perform physical tasks throughout the shift
• Works well in a fast-paced environment
• Has a positive, team-oriented attitude

Veterinary experience is helpful but not required. We are willing to train the right person who is dependable, motivated, and eager to learn.

This position is an important part of keeping our hospital running smoothly. Our doctors and veterinary team depend on this role to help keep the hospital clean, stocked, organized, and ready for our patients and clients.

Love animals?

? Like staying busy?

Not afraid of hard work?

Want to be part of a veterinary team?

Qualifications

• · Must be 18yrs old or older
• · Must be a self-starter, able to multitask and a team player.
• · Genuinely enjoys working with animals and is able to deal with them even when they are stressed, ill or in pain.
• · Prefer 1+ years of experience, but not required.
• · Ability to meet the physical demands of the job. Work requires lifting, carrying and restraining animals (will be assisted by other staff members in lifting animals over 40 lbs.). Should be able to lift 40lbs on own.
• . Walks or stands for extended periods or time; frequently works in a bent or squatting position.
• . Is experienced in the teamwork approach and works well with all levels of hospital team members.
• If you are passionate about animals and are interested in joining a team of highly devoted animal advocates, our hospital may be the right fit for you.

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:

• 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.