Veterinary Assistant: Flexible Shifts, Growth & WOW Pet Care

Aspen Dental; Buckeye (AZ); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Paid time off

Holidays

Pet care discount

Scrub allowance

Health/Dental/Vision/HSA

Parental leave

Training & mentorship

Career growth

Job summary

Lovet Veterinary Hospital in the Greater Phoenix area is hiring a Veterinary Assistant (technician). You will assist the doctor with procedures, monitor patients, and communicate care plans to clients, helping educate them on treatments and obtain consent.

You’ll manage medical records, perform x-rays and blood draws, dispense medications, and restrain animals as needed. A strong team spirit and compassion are essential for patient care.

Qualifications

• Comfortable interacting with animals of all types.
• Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills.
• Able to lift at least 40 pounds.
• Certified veterinary technician (preferred).
• Associate degree in veterinary assisting (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Assist the veterinarian with medical procedures under supervision.
• Communicate care plans to clients and obtain treatment consent.
• Deliver WOW customer service to clients and their pets.
• Manage medical records in practice management software.
• Perform x-rays, blood draws, catheter placement, vaccines, restraint.
• Dispense medication and operate diagnostic equipment.
• Set up, clean, and maintain medical equipment and hospital areas.
• Assist with cleaning all areas of the hospital.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Animal handling

Lift 40 pounds

Education

Associate degree in veterinary assisting

Certified veterinary technician (preferred)

Job description

Lovet Veterinary Hospital in the Greater Phoenix area is hiring a Veterinary Assistant (technician). You will assist the doctor with procedures, monitor patients, and communicate care plans to clients, helping educate them on treatments and obtain consent.

You’ll manage medical records, perform x-rays and blood draws, dispense medications, and restrain animals as needed. A strong team spirit and compassion are essential for patient care.