Veterinary Technician-Arrowhead Ranch Animal Hospital

TAG - The Aspen Group; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

PTO 3 weeks

7 paid holidays

Pet care discount

Scrub/uniform allowance

Health, Dental, Vision, and HSA

Paid parental leave

Hands-on training and mentorship

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Lovet Pet Health Care is hiring a Veterinary Technician to support doctors with medical procedures and surgeries while delivering compassionate care to pets. You will maintain high standards of client service and ensure comfort for animals under supervision.

The role requires strong interpersonal skills, ability to lift, and a passion for animal health. Training, growth opportunities, and a supportive team environment are offered.

Qualifications

• Strong client communication and animal handling abilities.
• Preferred certification and related education in veterinary care.
• Experience with routine procedures and patient care is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist the doctor with medical procedures including surgery under supervision.
• Provide high quality care to all pets and excellent client service.
• Assist in anesthesia care, pre- and post-operative procedures as needed.
• Document care and communicate treatment plans to clients.
• Operate medical equipment and manage records in the software system.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Customer service

Animal handling

Education

Associate degree in veterinary assisting

Certified veterinary technician (preferred)

Tools

Practice management software

X-ray equipment

Job description

Veterinary Technician

Salary

$21-$26 / hour

We’re hiring a Veterinary Technician for our growing animal hospital.

Benefits of being part of the Lovet team:

• Flexible work schedule (4–10-hour shifts); closed on Sundays.
• 3 weeks of Paid Time Off in your first year.
• 7 paid holidays.
• Industry-leading pet care discount.
• Scrub/uniform allowance.
• Health, Dental, Vision, and HSA
• Paid parental leave.
• Hands on training and mentorship.
• Personal and professional development and opportunities for growth.

How You’ll Make a Difference:

• As a Veterinary Technician, you will assist the doctor with medical procedures, including surgery, while under their direct supervision. You will provide high quality care to all the pets in the hospital’s care and demonstrate excellent customer service to clients.
• Deliver WOW customer service to client and their pet.
• Under the supervision of the doctor, assist in surgery care relative to pre-anesthetic protocol, anesthesia monitoring, and post-operative care.
• Provide written and verbal communication to client regarding their pet’s care including answering any questions they may have, helping to educate them on treatments, and gaining their consent for treatment plans.
• Manage medical records through practice management software.
• Dispense medication, perform x-rays, perform blood draws, place catheters, obtain samples, provide treatments, run diagnostic equipment, administer vaccines, and provide animal restraint when necessary.
• Set-up, breakdown, cleaning, and maintaining of medical equipment.
• Assist with cleaning all areas of the hospital.

How You’ll Succeed:

• Comfortable interacting with furry, fuzzy, feathered, and scaly friends with calm and compassion
• Have strong interpersonal and oral communication skills.
• Be able to lift at least 40 pounds.
• Be a certified veterinary technician (preferred)
• Associate degree in veterinary assisting (preferred)

Since opening our doors in 1984, the Lovet Pet Health Care family has grown to include 22 small animal, general practice hospitals in the Greater Phoenix Metro area. Bonded by our commitment to provide WOW service to our clients and patients, we are humbled and honored each day to work alongside such a dynamic and diverse team of incredible professionals. Driven by our core values of collaboration, courage, compassion, and creativity, Lovet employees embrace the opportunity to make a difference in our local communities.

The Aspen Group, its affiliates, related companies and supported clinical practices are proud to be Equal Opportunity Employers and welcome everyone to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.