Veterinary Assistant Las Sendas

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

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.

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.