Veterinary Assistant

NVA General Practice; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Mental health benefits

401(k) matching

Competitive PTO

Pet care discounts

Continuing education

Flexible scheduling

Leadership support

Job summary

Pima North Animal Hospital in Scottsdale, AZ is seeking a Veterinary Technician or Experienced Veterinary Assistant who is passionate about patient care and teamwork.

Join a long-standing AAHA-accredited Cat Friendly Practice that delivers medical, surgical, dental, boarding and grooming services, with access to advanced diagnostics and a collaborative team focused on outstanding patient care and client service.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of veterinary experience.
• Credentialed Veterinary Technician preferred, but not required.
• Strong patient care and animal handling skills.
• Experience with anesthesia monitoring and surgical support preferred.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail.
• Commitment to compassionate patient care and exceptional client service.
• Interest in continuing education and professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with appointments, treatments, and medical procedures
• Performing patient assessments and monitoring hospitalized patients
• Collecting laboratory samples and running in-house diagnostics
• Administering medications and treatments as directed by veterinarians
• Supporting anesthesia induction, monitoring, and recovery
• Assisting with dental procedures and surgery
• Educating clients on medications, treatment plans, and preventative care
• Maintaining accurate medical records and patient documentation
• Collaborating with doctors, assistants, and client service representatives to ensure exceptional patient care

Skills

Veterinary experience

Animal handling

Patient care

Anesthesia monitoring

Surgical support

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

Credentialed Veterinary Technician

Job description

Requisition Management

Reason for Opening: New

Vacancy Date: 09-Sep-2026

Is this job confidential externally? No

Is this a pre-acquisition location? No

Requisition Details

Employment Type: Permanent

Role Type: Full-time

Description And Requirements

Veterinary Technician

Ready to love where you work?

Pima North Animal Hospital is looking for a Veterinary Technician or Experienced Veterinary Assistant who is passionate about patient care, values teamwork, and wants to continue growing their skills alongside an experienced and supportive team.

For nearly 30 years, Pima North Animal Hospital has been serving the Scottsdale community with exceptional veterinary care. As an AAHA-accredited, Cat Friendly Practice, we provide comprehensive medical, surgical, dental, boarding, and grooming services. Our team utilizes advanced technology and diagnostics while maintaining a collaborative culture focused on delivering outstanding care to our patients and clients.

What You'll Do

Responsibilities

• Assisting with appointments, treatments, and medical procedures
• Performing patient assessments and monitoring hospitalized patients
• Collecting laboratory samples and running in-house diagnostics
• Administering medications and treatments as directed by veterinarians
• Supporting anesthesia induction, monitoring, and recovery
• Assisting with dental procedures and surgery
• Educating clients on medications, treatment plans, and preventative care
• Maintaining accurate medical records and patient documentation
• Collaborating with doctors, assistants, and client service representatives to ensure exceptional patient care

What We’re Looking For

• Minimum of 2 years of veterinary experience required
• Credentialed Veterinary Technician preferred, but not required
• Strong patient care and animal handling skills
• Experience with anesthesia monitoring and surgical support preferred
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail
• Commitment to compassionate patient care and exceptional client service
• Interest in continuing education and professional growth

What We Offer

• $19+ per hour, depending on experience
• Flexible scheduling options
• Health insurance benefits
• Free mental health benefit options
• 401(k) with company match
• Competitive PTO plan
• Employee pet care discounts
• Continuing education and development opportunities
• Supportive leadership and collaborative team environment

If you're looking for more than just a job and want to build your career with a team that values medicine, mentorship, and collaboration, we'd love to meet you.