Veterinary Assistant — Grow, Learn, and Help Pets Daily

San Tan Animal Hospital; Queen Creek (AZ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

401k retirement plan

Life Insurance & Disability coverage

Teladoc 24/7 access to doctors

Discounted veterinary care for your 1-

Discounted veterinary care for your 2-

Job summary

San Tan Animal Hospital in Queen Creek, Arizona, seeks a Veterinary Assistant to support our medical team in delivering high-quality, compassionate care. You will perform blood draws, place IV catheters, assist with surgeries, monitor anesthesia, and help with radiographs, patient handling, and daily care.

The role emphasizes teamwork, patient safety, and efficient clinic workflow in a fast-paced setting. Our hospital values growth, strong client communication, and excellent clinical standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Calm and efficient in fast-paced environments.
• Confident handling of pets of all sizes and temperaments.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Fundamental veterinary skills including lab, pharmacy, nursing, and radiology.

Responsibilities

• Perform blood draws (saphenous, cephalic, jugular).
• Place IV catheters confidently.
• Assist with surgical procedures and prep patients.
• Support anesthesia monitoring, recovery, and perioperative care.
• Assist with radiographs, patient positioning, and other diagnostics.
• Provide restraint, treatments, medications, and daily compassionate care.
• Collaborate closely with veterinarians and team members to achieve excellent patient outcomes.

Skills

Blood draws

IV catheter placement

Surgical assistance

Anesthesia monitoring

Radiography / X-ray

Patient care

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

San Tan Animal Hospital in Queen Creek, Arizona, seeks a Veterinary Assistant to support our medical team in delivering high-quality, compassionate care. You will perform blood draws, place IV catheters, assist with surgeries, monitor anesthesia, and help with radiographs, patient handling, and daily care.

The role emphasizes teamwork, patient safety, and efficient clinic workflow in a fast-paced setting. Our hospital values growth, strong client communication, and excellent clinical standards.