Veterinary Technician

NVA General Practice; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

NVA General Practice in Scottsdale, AZ is seeking a veterinary assistant to support the care team and improve client and patient experiences. You will help with exams, treatments, and routine diagnostics while keeping a clean, organized hospital environment.

Ideal candidates enjoy working with animals, can multitask in a fast-paced clinic, and collaborate closely with veterinarians and staff to ensure high-quality care for every patient.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years old or older.
• Must be a self-starter, able to multitask and a team player.
• Genuinely enjoys working with animals and can handle stressed or ill animals.
• Prefer 1+ years of experience, but not required.
• Must meet physical demands: lifting, carrying and restraining animals (40 lbs max without assistance).
• Walks or stands for extended periods; often in bent or squatting positions.
• Works well with all levels of hospital staff as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient care and treatment.
• Monitor hospitalized pets and aid after surgery.
• Maintain inventory and stocking.
• Restrain animals during blood draws and nail trims.
• Aid with routine diagnostic tests (radiographs, bloodwork, fecal tests).
• Maintain and sterilize surgical instruments/equipment.
• Clean and disinfect cages, kennels, and exam/treatment areas.
• Administer medications under Veterinarian supervision.
• Feeding and bathing animals; answer phones and provide customer service.
• Help clients with their pets.

Skills

Multitask

Team player

Animal handling

Customer service

Job description

The veterinary assistant is the entire team's primary support. Every department relies on their significant role in aiding with a variety of services to provide excellent client and patient care.

Job Description Overview

• Assist with patient care and treatment
• Monitor hospitalized pets / Monitor/aid in caring for animals after surgery
• Maintain inventory and stocking
• Restrain animals during blood draws and nail trims
• Aiding with routine diagnostic tests (i.e. Taking radiographs, running bloodwork, reading fecal)
• Maintain & sterilize surgical instruments/equipment
• Clean/Disinfect cages, kennels, exam and treatment areas of hospital
• Administering medications under Veterinarian/Vet Tech supervision
• Feeding/bathing animals
• Answering phones
• Customer service
• Helping clients with their pets

Qualifications

• Must be 18yrs old or older
• Must be a self-starter, able to multitask and a team player.
• Genuinely enjoys working with animals and is able to deal with them even when they are stressed, ill or in pain.
• Prefer 1+ years of experience, but not required.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the job. Work requires lifting, carrying and restraining animals (will be assisted by other staff members in lifting animals over 40 lbs.). Should be able to lift 40lbs on own.
• Walks or stands for extended periods or time; frequently works in a bent or squatting position.
• Is experienced in the teamwork approach and works well with all levels of hospital team members.

If you are passionate about animals and are interested in joining a team of highly devoted animal advocates, our hospital may be the right fit for you.