Veterinary Technician Assistant

CityVet; Surprise (AZ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

401k Program

Vision and Dental Insurance

HSA Options

Generous Pet-care Discounts

Uniform Allowance

Flexible Schedules

Growth Opportunities

Job summary

CityVet in Surprise, Arizona is looking for Veterinary Technician Assistants to join their team. Candidates should have a minimum of 1 year of veterinary industry experience, be at least 18 years old, and possess a high school diploma or GED. You will maintain patient care and assist the Veterinary Technician with various responsibilities.

The role offers competitive benefits including health insurance, 401k, and generous pet-care discounts, all within a supportive and engaging work environment.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of veterinary industry experience.
• Ability to properly and safely restrain animals.
• Frequent standing, bending, walking, and lifting.

Responsibilities

• Maintain excellent patient care and operational productivity.
• Relay communication from the operating room to front office staff.
• Assist the Veterinary Technician with technical work.

Skills

Understanding of veterinary medical terminology

Excellent communication skills

Self-motivated & team-oriented

Strong organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

Happy people. Healthy pets. At CityVet, we believe healthy pets start with happy people. It is important that our vet-led clinics are filled with smiling faces and compassionate pet people, and each of our employees play a vital role in creating the positive vibe felt at our offices. Starting a career at CityVet means growing in a fun, people-first environment where the future of our employees is just as important as the future of our business.

We are looking for the right person to join our team! CityVet is looking for Veterinary Technician Assistants—with a minimum of 1 year of experience—to join our team. Although previous experience in a veterinary hospital is preferred, we do have entry-level positions available as well. We are willing to train the right candidate!

Responsibilities

• The Veterinary Technician Assistant (TA) is responsible for maintaining excellent patient care and operational productivity by helping the Veterinary Technician (VT) leverage their time and efforts to meet the needs of our clients and patients.
• The Veterinary Technician Assistant works to relieve the Veterinary Technician from technical work and administrative detail to achieve greater levels of efficiency in daily practice.
• Veterinary Technician Assistants help facilitate and streamline the communication from the operating room to the front office staff and most importantly, the client.

Essential Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• At least 18 years of age at the time of hire
• At least 1 year of veterinary industry experience
• Understanding and ability to properly, and safely, restrain animals
• Knowledgeable on veterinary medical terminology and medication
• Lift 50 lbs to waist height
• Frequent standing, bending, walking, lifting, carrying, and reaching
• Strong organizational skills
• Excellent communication & listening skills
• Self-motivated & team-oriented

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401k Program
• Vision and Dental Insurance
• HSA Options
• Generous Pet-care Discounts
• Uniform Allowance
• Flexible Schedules
• Growth Opportunities