Veterinary Technician

Western Veterinary Partners; Chino Valley (AZ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus package

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability

401k with company match

Paid time off

Product Discounts

Team outings and events

Bring your pet to work

Anniversary celebrations

Breakroom with refreshments

Job summary

Circle L Animal Hospital in Chino Valley, AZ is seeking an experienced Veterinary Technician to support outpatient care and procedural services, including anesthesia, surgery, and dentistry. The role blends exam room duties with hands-on procedure support and requires strong client communication and clinical knowledge.

The position offers a flexible full-time or part-time schedule with competitive hourly pay and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of veterinary technician or veterinary assistant experience.
• Proficiency in patient assessment, nursing care, and monitoring.
• Medication administration and accurate drug calculations.
• Laboratory sample collection and in-house diagnostic testing.
• Accurate medical records documentation.
• Safe, low-stress patient handling and restraint techniques.
• Client education and communication.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong critical thinking and attention to detail.
• Effective teamwork and professional communication.
• Commitment to high-quality patient care and continuous learning.

Responsibilities

• Supporting efficient exam room, outpatient, surgical, and dental workflows.
• Performing anesthesia induction, monitoring, and recovery.
• Assisting in surgery.
• Performing dental procedures, including prophylaxis and radiography.
• Maintaining accurate, detailed medical records and treatment documentation.
• Reviewing treatment plans, medications, and discharge instructions with clients clearly and compassionately.
• Identifying patient concerns and supporting efficient case management across the hospital.
• Building strong client relationships through education, communication, and attentive service.

Skills

Patient assessment

Nursing care

Monitoring

Medication administration

Drug calculations

Lab testing

Medical records

Patient handling

Client education

Communication

Multitasking

Critical thinking

Teamwork

Continuous learning

Job description

Circle L Animal Hospitalis seeking an experiencedVeterinary Technician to join our team and support both outpatient care and procedural services, including surgery and dentistry.

We are seeking a versatile, client-focused technician who thrives in a dynamic general practice environment - balancing exam room care, client communication, and hands‑on procedural support. We value experienced technicians for the clinical knowledge, judgment, and communication skills they bring across all areas of the hospital, helping elevate the quality of medicine, client experience, and patient care.

In this position, you will play a key role in both outpatient and procedural workflows, contributing to a consistent, high standard of care throughout the patient visit.

Responsibilities include:

• Supporting efficient exam room, outpatient, surgical, and dental workflows
• Performing anesthesia induction, monitoring, and recovery
• Assisting in surgery
• Performing dental procedures, including prophylaxis and radiography
• Maintaining accurate, detailed medical records and treatment documentation
• Reviewing treatment plans, medications, and discharge instructions with clients clearly and compassionately
• Identifying patient concerns and supporting efficient case management across the hospital
• Building strong client relationships through education, communication, and attentive service

This role is ideal for technicians who enjoy variety in their day, are confident moving between exam room and procedure support, and want to fully utilize their clinical knowledge, technical skillset, and client communication abilities in a collaborative general practice environment.

Schedule and compensation:

• Compensation: $ 16 - $30 per hour, for each hour worked
• This is a flexible, full-time, or part-time position, with a 4/10] schedule and availability needed Monday-Saturday .

Full-time Benefits Package*:

• Bonus package: Up to $500-$2,000 depending on experience and credentials
• Health package: Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance and disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401k with company match
• Paid time off in accordance with site policy and applicable law
• Product Discounts
• Team Outings and Events
• Bring Your Pet to Work
• Anniversary Celebrations
• Breakroom with water, coffee, and snacks!

*Part-time team members may be eligible for limited benefits in accordance with company policy and state law

Minimum qualifications and skill set:

• 1+years of veterinary technician or veterinary assistant experience
• Proficiency in the following skills:
  • Patient assessment, nursing care, and monitoring
  • Medication administration and accurate drug calculations
  • Laboratory sample collection and in-house diagnostic testing
  • Accurate medical record documentation
  • Safe, low-stress patient handling and restraint techniques
  • Client education and communication
  • Ability to prioritize tasks and multitask in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong critical thinking and attention to detail
  • Effective teamwork and professional communication skills
  • Commitment to high-quality patient care and continuous learning

Circle L Animal Hospital is Hiring!

Join the team at Circle L Animal Hospital in beautiful Chino Valley, AZ! Our team of three veterinarians provides exceptional, integrative veterinary care in a fast‑paced, supportive, and collaborative environment. We combine advanced conventional medicine with holistic therapies—including acupuncture, laser therapy, chiropractic care, herbal medicine, and canine rehabilitation featuring an underwater treadmill to create personalized treatment plans that help pets live healthier, happier lives.

Our culture is built on teamwork, compassion, continuous learning, and a shared commitment to exceptional patient care. Whether you're passionate about preventative medicine, surgery, rehabilitation, or integrative therapies, you'll have the opportunity to expand your skills while working alongside a knowledgeable and supportive team dedicated to making a difference for every pet and family we serve.

This is a good-faith estimate based on the role's requirements at the time of posting. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. The Company offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, and vision benefits, vacation, sick leave, 401(k), and other benefits depending on role and location. A complete description of benefits available for this position will be provided during the hiring process. Where required under applicable law, Company provides eligible employees with paid sick leave, health emergency leave, and other legally mandated benefits programs, all in accordance with the requirements of applicable state and local law depending on the location of the practice you support.

Pay Range

$16 - $30 USD

Western Veterinary Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related conditions, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Western Veterinary Partners is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in the job application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact [e-mail]. Hiring decisions will be based on merit, qualifications and the legitimate needs of the business.

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