Veterinary Technician

Desert Mountain Equine; Queen Creek (AZ); On-site; USD 38,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Desert Mountain Equine in Queen Creek, AZ seeks a dedicated Veterinary Technician to join our on-site team. You will assist veterinarians with exams, treatments, and anesthesia support, while caring for horses and communicating care plans to owners.

This full-time position focuses on maintaining patient records, enabling smooth clinic operations, and promoting preventive health and safe handling practices in a compassionate, team-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Strong animal care and pet care skills for safe handling and routine equine care.
• Veterinary technology skills, including exams, procedures, basic lab work, and accurate medical recordkeeping.
• Anesthesiology-related skills, including preparing patients, monitoring vital signs, and supporting recovery under supervision.
• Ability to explain treatment plans, home care instructions, and preventive health practices clearly.
• Additional beneficial qualifications include prior equine veterinary experience, strong communication and teamwork skills, physical ability to work safely around large animals, and relevant certification or degree in veterinary technology or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians with exams, treatments, and procedures, including preparing equipment and handling horses safely.
• Monitor patient status and provide routine animal care, including administering medications and collecting samples.
• Support basic lab testing, anesthesia and recovery under supervision.
• Maintain accurate medical records and assist with inventory management.
• Explain care instructions and reinforce treatment plans to clients.

Skills

Animal care

Vet tech skills

Anesthesia monitoring

Client education

Teamwork

Education

Veterinary Technician certification or degree

Job description

Company Description

Desert Mountain Equine is an equine-focused veterinary practice based in Queen Creek, Arizona, serving horses and their owners across the region. Located at 24760 S Ellsworth Rd, the clinic provides hands-on, high-quality medical care in a professional and compassionate environment. Team members work closely with clients and their animals, supporting preventive care, diagnostics, and treatment. The practice values reliability, clear communication, and collaborative teamwork to deliver consistent, patient-centered care. We are seeking a dedicated team member with a strong work ethic who genuinely cares about the Desert Mountain Equine mission and the patients we serve. This role is more than just a job- it's an opportunity to become part of a close-knit team that values commitment, compassion, and a shared passion for equine care.

Role Description

The Veterinary Technician role at Desert Mountain Equine is a full-time, on-site position based in Queen Creek, AZ. Day-to-day responsibilities include assisting veterinarians with examinations, treatments, and procedures, including preparing equipment, handling horses safely, and monitoring patient status. The role involves providing routine animal care such as administering medications, collecting samples, performing basic laboratory tests, and supporting anesthesia and recovery under supervision. The Veterinary Technician will help maintain clean, organized treatment and barn areas, ensure accurate medical records, and support inventory management. This position also requires direct interaction with clients to explain care instructions, reinforce treatment plans, and promote preventive health and safe handling practices.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess strong Animal Care and Pet Care skills, including safe handling, monitoring, and routine equine care.
• Candidates should possess Veterinary Technology skills, such as assisting with exams and procedures, basic lab work, and accurate medical recordkeeping.
• Candidates should possess Anesthesiology-related skills, including preparing patients, monitoring vital signs, and supporting recovery under veterinary supervision.
• Candidates should possess Client Education skills, with the ability to explain treatment plans, home care instructions, and preventive health practices clearly and respectfully.
• Additional beneficial qualifications include prior equine veterinary experience, strong communication and teamwork skills, physical ability to work safely around large animals, and relevant certification or degree in veterinary technology or a related field.