Veterinary Technician: Caring, Tech-Forward Practice

CityVet; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Flexible schedules

Parental leave

Telemedicine

Job summary

CityVet Moon Valley seeks a Veterinary Technician to join a compassionate, pet‑centered team. The VT assists veterinarians by prepping patients for surgery, administering anesthesia, taking X‑rays, and gathering lab samples to support care and efficiency.

You will help relay treatment plans to clients, handle routine tasks, and maintain patient care standards. Requirements include at least 1 year in veterinary settings, ability to restrain animals, and familiarity with veterinary terminology.

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
• Self-motivated & team-oriented

Responsibilities

• Assist Veterinarians - prep patients for surgery (administer anesthesia/take x-rays/gather lab specimen), monitor patients post-op & restrain animals during exams
• Obtain Samples - gather stool, blood, and other samples for testing
• Testing - test the samples gathered and help to interpret the results
• Administer Medications - give patients accurate dosage of prescribed medications, anesthesia, vaccines, or other medications indicated by the DVM
• Client Communication - obtain medical information from the clients and provide the client proper instruction on how to care for the animal under the veterinarian’s plan of care
• Assist the Client Service Specialist team when needed
• A day in the life: 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
• Self-motivated & team-oriented

Skills

Animal restraint

Client communication

Team player

Organizational skills

Self-motivated

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

CityVet Moon Valley seeks a Veterinary Technician to join a compassionate, pet‑centered team. The VT assists veterinarians by prepping patients for surgery, administering anesthesia, taking X‑rays, and gathering lab samples to support care and efficiency.

You will help relay treatment plans to clients, handle routine tasks, and maintain patient care standards. Requirements include at least 1 year in veterinary settings, ability to restrain animals, and familiarity with veterinary terminology.