Veterinary Assistant: Flexible Shifts, PTO & Growth

Lovet Pet Health Care; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule (4–10 hour shifts)

Closed on Sundays

Paid time off — 3 weeks first year

7 paid holidays

Pet care discount

Scrub/uniform allowance

Health, dental, vision, and HSA

Paid parental leave

Hands-on training & mentorship

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Lovet Pet Health Care in Mesa, AZ is hiring a Veterinary Assistant to support veterinarians in a growing animal hospital. The role involves assisting with medical procedures, communicating with clients, and delivering WOW service to every pet and owner.

This position includes a flexible 4–10 hour shift schedule, Sundays off, and opportunities for growth. You’ll help with medical records, radiographs, vaccines, and other treatments, while maintaining a clean, well-equipped hospital.

Qualifications

• Comfortable interacting with animals with calm and compassion.
• Strong interpersonal and oral communication skills.
• Be able to lift at least 40 pounds.
• Associate degree in veterinary assisting preferred.
• Certified veterinary technician preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the doctor with medical procedures under supervision.
• Communicate with clients about pet care and obtain consent for treatments.
• Deliver excellent customer service to clients and their pets.
• Manage medical records using practice management software.
• Dispense medication, take x-rays, draw blood, place catheters, collect samples, provide treatments, run diagnostic equipment, perform vaccinations, and restrain animals when necessary.
• Set up, break down, clean, and maintain medical equipment.
• Help clean all areas of the hospital.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Physical stamina

Education

Associate degree in veterinary assisting

Certified veterinary technician (preferred)

Job description

Lovet Pet Health Care in Mesa, AZ is hiring a Veterinary Assistant to support veterinarians in a growing animal hospital. The role involves assisting with medical procedures, communicating with clients, and delivering WOW service to every pet and owner.

This position includes a flexible 4–10 hour shift schedule, Sundays off, and opportunities for growth. You’ll help with medical records, radiographs, vaccines, and other treatments, while maintaining a clean, well-equipped hospital.