Veterinary Assistant - Fletcher Heights Animal Hospital

WellNow Urgent Care; Peoria (AZ); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work schedule

Paid time off (4–10 hour shifts)

Closed Sundays

Pet care discount

Scrub/uniform allowance

Health, dental, vision, and HSA

Paid parental leave

Hands-on training

Professional development

Job summary

Lovet Pet Health Care seeks a Veterinary Assistant to support doctors with procedures and provide compassionate care for pets. You will communicate care plans to clients, assist with diagnostics, and help maintain medical records in a fast-paced animal hospital.

The role requires lifting up to 40 pounds, a calm demeanor with animals, and a team-focused mindset. Prior certification or degree in veterinary assisting is preferred, with training and growth opportunities available.

Qualifications

• People-oriented role requiring good communication with clients and pets.
• Ability to handle animals calmly and safely.
• Strong teamwork and customer service mindset.

Responsibilities

• Assist the veterinarian with procedures under supervision.
• Explain care plans and educate clients about treatments and follow-ups.
• Deliver high-quality client service and maintain client loyalty.
• Manage medical records using practice software.
• Assist with procedures such as vaccines, X-rays, blood draws, and restraints.
• Set up and sanitize equipment and rooms; keep hospital clean.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Oral communication

Care of animals

Education

Associate degree in veterinary assisting

Certified veterinary technician (preferred)

Job description

Veterinary Assistant

We're hiring a Veterinary Assistant for our growing animal hospital.

Salary: $19 - $22 / hour

Benefits of being part of the Lovet team:

• Flexible work schedule (4-10-hour shifts); closed on Sundays.
• 3 weeks of Paid Time Off in your first year
• 7 paid holidays
• Industry-leading pet care discount
• Scrub/uniform allowance.
• Health, Dental, Vision, and HSA
• Paid parental leave.
• Hands on training and mentorship
• Personal and professional development and opportunities for growth

How You'll Make a Difference:

• As a Veterinary Assistant (technician), you will assist the doctor with medical procedures, while under their direct supervision. You will help create positive, lasting impressions and build trust and loyalty with clients and their pets.
• Provide written and verbal communication to client regarding their pet's care including answering any questions they may have, helping to educate them on treatments, and gaining their consent for treatment plans.
• Deliver WOW customer service to clients and their pet.
• Manage medical records through practice management software.
• Dispense medication, perform x-rays, perform blood draws, place catheters, obtain samples, provide treatments, run diagnostic equipment, administer vaccines, and provide animal restraint when necessary.
• Set-up, breakdown, cleaning, and maintaining of medical equipment.
• Assist with cleaning all areas of the hospital.

How You'll Succeed:

• Comfortable interacting with furry, fuzzy, feathered, and scaly friends with calm and compassion
• Have strong interpersonal and oral communication skills.
• Be able to lift at least 40 pounds.
• Be a certified veterinary technician (preferred)
• Associate degree in veterinary assisting (preferred)

Since opening our doors in 1984, the Lovet Pet Health Care family has grown to include 22 small animal, general practice hospitals in the Greater Phoenix Metro area. Bonded by our commitment to provide WOW service to our clients and patients, we are humbled and honored each day to work alongside such a dynamic and diverse team of incredible professionals. Driven by our core values of collaboration, courage, compassion, and creativity, Lovet employees embrace the opportunity to make a difference in our local communities.

TAG-The Aspen Group, its affiliates, related companies and supported clinical practices are proud to be Equal Opportunity Employers and welcome everyone to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.