Veterinary Technician - Chino Valley Animal Hospital

Suveto; Chino Valley (AZ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Pet care discounts

401K with true match up to 4%

VSOP grants

Stock ownership plan

Job summary

Chino Valley Animal Hospital, part of the Suveto network in Chino Valley, AZ, is seeking an experienced, full-time Veterinary Technician to join our team. The role involves basic medical, diagnostic, and laboratory procedures under a licensed veterinarian and requires strong client communication and teamwork.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional growth within the Suveto family.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of clinical veterinary hospital experience.
• Vet tech experience is highly preferred.
• Excellent listening and communication skills.
• Strong work ethic and positive attitude.
• Must be flexible and able to adapt to new situations.
• Ability to multitask.
• Ability to act as a team player.
• Basic veterinary medical terminology required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare exam rooms and assist doctors during appointments.
• Take client histories and document observations in medical records.
• Educate clients on preventive care and follow up.
• Communicate patient or client concerns to the veterinary team.
• Collect blood samples, run in-house tests, and coordinate outside labs.
• Provide nursing care under veterinarian direction and monitor patients.
• Admit/discharge patients per protocols and educate clients.
• Maintain clean/restocked exam rooms and treatment areas.
• Operate practice software for medications, treatment sheets, and labels.
• Ensure OSHA regulations and hospital safety standards are followed.
• Perform diagnostic imaging as requested.
• Conduct tech appointments (pedicures, ear cleaning, etc.) as appropriate.
• Assist in anesthesia induction/maintenance and OR duties.
• Perform client callbacks and updates as requested.

Skills

Clinical vet experience

Vet tech experience preferred

Communication skills

Team player

Multitasking

Safety/compliance

Basic vet terminology

Adaptability

Tools

Practice software

Imaging equipment

Job description

Veterinary Technician - Chino Valley Animal Hospital

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Job Description

Chino Valley Animal Hospital, part of the Suveto network of hospitals and located in Chino Valley, AZ is looking for an experienced full-time Veterinary Technician to join our Team!

About Chino Valley Animal Hospital:

Chino Valley Animal Hospital is a state-of-the-art veterinary facility in Chino Valley, AZ. We serve animal-lovers and their pets in our community. Our clinic is a welcoming and friendly place for pets and owners alike, filled with smiling faces and experienced, compassionate veterinary professionals. We’re proud of our beautiful clinic, with its spacious waiting room and exam rooms, clean environment for optimal health and the latest in veterinary technology. We feel that this reflects our commitment to providing each pet that comes through our doors with the utmost care and attention.

Our Veterinary Technicians are responsible for performing basic medical, diagnostic, and laboratory procedures under the direction of a licensed veterinarian.

• Prepare exam rooms and assist in appointments with doctors.
• Take history from client. Perform physical assessments and record observations legibly in medical record.
• Educate clients on preventative healthcare recommendations and provide follow up.
• Communicate any patient or client concerns to appropriate personnel.
• Perform venipuncture to collect blood samples, perform in house laboratory tests, and prepare all forms to be sent to outside labs, call owner with results as requested by veterinarian.
• Provide and monitor all nursing care as requested by veterinarian for patients admitted to hospital, including medications (all routes) and monitoring.
• Admit and discharge patients to hospital by following all admission and discharge protocols. Educate clients on admit/discharge.
• Clean and restock exam rooms, treatment areas, hospital wards and other areas as requested.
• Must have proficient knowledge of practice software for dispensing veterinarian approved medication, patient food, printing treatment sheets, discharge instructions, cage card labels, x ray and lab labels, recording communication with client and doctors, and others as directed by veterinarian.
• Must have clear understanding and enforcement of OSHA regulations and hospital safety standards.
• Perform diagnostic imaging as requested by veterinarian.
• Perform tech appointments, such as pedicures, ear cleaning, anal gland expression, routine lab work, subcutaneous fluids, etc. as deemed appropriate by practice
• Assist doctors in medical and diagnostic procedures.
• Place IV catheters and begin fluid therapy when required by veterinarian.
• Assist in induction and maintenance of general anesthesia with doctor present.
• Assist in operating room, recovery, and post op-nursing care as requested by veterinarian.
• Perform client callbacks and updates as requested.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Essential Skills and Experience:

• At least 3 years of clinical veterinary hospital experience required.
• Vet tech experience is highly preferred.
• Excellent listening and communication skills.
• Strong work ethic and positive attitude.
• Must be flexible and able to adapt to new situations.
• Ability to multitask.
• Ability to act as a team player.
• Basic veterinary medical terminology required.

Our employment package for full-time employees includes paid time off, paid holidays, medical, dental and vision insurance, pet care discounts, 401K with a true match up to 4%. In addition, all full-time hospital team members receive VSOP® grants, SUVETO'S VETERINARY STOCK OWNERSHIP PLAN, at no cost to team members.VSOP® is an ownership program that tracks the value of the entire Suveto organization.

Chino Valley Animal Hospital, part of the Suveto network of hospitals, is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

This Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Information on race, gender and national origin will only be used for statistical and recordkeeping purposes, and will not be used in making any employment decisions. All information provided will be kept separate from your expression of interest. Providing this information is strictly voluntary, and you will not be subjected to any adverse action or treatment if you choose not to provide this information. If you do not choose to answer these questions, we ask that you select "Decline to Identify" for each question. Thank you for your voluntary cooperation.