Veterinary Assistant - White Tanks Animal Hospital

Lovet Pet Health Care; Surprise (AZ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

3 weeks PTO

Paid holidays

Pet care discount

Scrub allowance

Health benefits

Parental leave

Mentorship

Career development

Job summary

Lovet Pet Health Care in Surprise, AZ is seeking a Veterinary Technician to assist veterinarians with medical procedures, including surgery, while providing compassionate care to pets and excellent service to clients. This on-site role supports animal well-being and client satisfaction in a busy hospital setting.

Experience with x-rays, blood draws, vaccines, and medical records is valued; the position requires the ability to lift up to 40 pounds.

Qualifications

• Certification as a veterinary technician preferred.
• Associate degree in veterinary assisting preferred.
• Experience with medical records and basic veterinary procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist the doctor with procedures and surgery under supervision.
• Provide high quality care and customer service to clients.
• Assist in anesthesia, surgery care, pre- and post-operative.
• Manage medical records with practice management software.
• Dispense medications, take X-rays, draw blood, place catheters, collect samples, administer vaccines.
• Set up, clean, and maintain medical equipment.
• Help clean all areas of the hospital.

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal communication

Physical stamina

Education

Associate degree in veterinary assisting

Tools

Practice management software

Job description

Veterinary Technician

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

Salary

$18.50 - $24 / 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 Technician, you will assist the doctor with medical procedures, including surgery, while under their direct supervision. You will provide high quality care to all the pets in the hospital's care and demonstrate excellent customer service to clients.
• Deliver WOW customer service to client and their pet.
• Under the supervision of the doctor, assist in surgery care relative to pre-anesthetic protocol, anesthesia monitoring, and post-operative care.
• 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.
• 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.

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.