Veterinary Ophthalmology Technician Assistant

Thrive Pet Healthcare; Gilbert (AZ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401k participation

Continuing education

Job summary

Eye Care for Animals – Gilbert is hiring an experienced Veterinary Technician Assistant to join our INCREDIBLE ophthalmology team in Gilbert, AZ. You’ll support veterinarians, prep rooms, and help with outpatient treatments and lab work.

We value compassionate, team-oriented candidates with 1+ year animal handling experience or current veterinary assistant students/graduates. Strong communication and willingness to learn medical procedures and software systems are essential.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of professional animal handling experience is a strong plus.
• OR a current student/graduate of a veterinary assistant program.
• Exceptional communication skills and a compassionate, team-oriented attitude.
• Willingness to learn medical procedures and software systems.

Responsibilities

• Clinical Support: assist veterinarians and technicians in exam rooms, take patient histories, and provide safe animal restraint.
• Facility & surgical maintenance: keep rooms, kennels, and surgical suite clean and organized, handle sterilized instruments.
• Client care & communication: explain medications, review discharge instructions, and answer routine questions.

Skills

Animal handling

Communication

Team player

Willingness to learn

Education

Veterinary assistant program (student/graduate)

Tools

Practice management software

Job description

Eye Care for Animals – Gilbert is hiring an experienced Veterinary Technician Assistant to join our INCREDIBLE ophthalmology team in Gilbert, AZ. You’ll support veterinarians, prep rooms, and help with outpatient treatments and lab work.

We value compassionate, team-oriented candidates with 1+ year animal handling experience or current veterinary assistant students/graduates. Strong communication and willingness to learn medical procedures and software systems are essential.