Veterinary Technician

North Phoenix Animal Clinic; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance and disability

Employee Assistance Program

401k with company match

Paid time off

Bonus package

Job summary

North Phoenix Animal Clinic in Phoenix, AZ is seeking an experienced Veterinary Technician to support outpatient care and procedural services, including surgery and dentistry. The role balances exam room care, client communication, and hands-on procedural support in a general practice environment.

This position offers a full-time 4/10 schedule, Monday through Friday, with a compensation range of $19–$22 per hour.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of veterinary technician or veterinary assistant experience.
• Proficiency in patient assessment, nursing care, and monitoring.
• Anesthetic monitoring, and recovery.
• Surgical assistance and aseptic technique.
• Venipuncture and intravenous catheter placement.
• Radiology positioning and safety protocols.
• Medication administration and accurate drug calculations.
• Laboratory sample collection and in-house diagnostic testing.
• Accurate medical record documentation.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Support efficient exam room, outpatient, surgical, and dental workflows.
• Perform anesthesia induction, monitoring, and recovery.
• Assist in surgery and dental procedures, including prophylaxis and radiography.
• Maintain accurate, detailed medical records and treatment documentation.
• Review treatment plans, medications, and discharge instructions with clients clearly and compassionately.
• Identify patient concerns and support efficient case management across the hospital.
• Build strong client relationships through education, communication, and attentive service.

Skills

Patient assessment

Nursing care

Anesthetic monitoring

Surgical assistance

Venipuncture

Radiology positioning

Medication administration

Lab testing

Medical records

multitasking

Teamwork & communication

Continuous learning

Tools

None

Job description

North Phoenix Animal Clinic is seeking an experienced Veterinary 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, judgement, 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: $ 19 - 22 per hour, for each hour worked
• This is a full-time position, with a 4/10 schedule and availability needed Monday-Friday .

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

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

Minimum qualifications and skill set:

• 2+ years of veterinary technician or veterinary assistant experience
• Proficiency in the following skills:
  • Patient assessment, nursing care, and monitoring
  • Anesthetic monitoring, and recovery
  • Surgical assistance and aseptic technique
  • Venipuncture and intravenous catheter placement
  • Radiology positioning and safety protocols
  • Medication administration and accurate drug calculations
  • Laboratory sample collection and in‑house diagnostic testing
  • Accurate medical record documentation
  • 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

Why choose North Phoenix Animal Clinic?

North Phoenix Animal Clinic is a 3‑doctor small‑animal practice caring for dogs, cats, and rabbits. The hospital offers digital X‑ray, digital dental radiography, ultrasound, and laser therapy. The caseload is heavily focused on spay\/neuter and dentistry, with orthopedic cases referred out, giving team members an opportunity to build strong skills in routine surgery, anesthesia, dentistry, and general practice medicine. Located in Phoenix, the hospital offers convenient access to the Valley's hiking trails, restaurants, museums, sporting events, and year‑round sunshine while remaining close to the amenities of the greater metropolitan area.

Pay Range

$19 - $22 USD

North Phoenix AC 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. We are 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 us. Hiring decisions will be based on merit, qualifications and the legitimate needs of the business.

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We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and do not discriminate on the basis of 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.