VETERINARY TECHNICIAN - EMERGENCY

1st Pet Veterinary Centers; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly wage

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) options

Paid vacation & sick time

Employee stock ownership plan

Job summary

1st Pet Veterinary Centers in Chandler, Arizona is seeking an Experienced In-patient Emergency Technician to join our 100% employee-owned veterinary practice. You will be responsible for caring for hospitalized patients and working varying shifts, including weekends.

The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience in emergency or in-patient care and preferably hold a CVT, LVT, or RVT certification. Join our dedicated team and enjoy a range of benefits including competitive pay and advancement opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in emergency or in-patient care.
• Strongly preferred CVT, LVT, or RVT certification.

Responsibilities

• Care for hospitalized patients in emergency situations.
• Work varying shifts, including weekends.

Skills

Emergency care skills

Patient care

Empathy

Teamwork

Education

CVT, LVT, RVT certification

Job description

Description

1st Pet Veterinary Centers in Arizona is a three-hospital practice comprised of emergency, urgent care, primary care, and specialty services with locations in Chandler, Mesa, and North Phoenix.

We are the only 100% employee‑owned veterinary practice in America, practicing open‑book management to empower our team members.

• Only FEAR FREE certified practice in Arizona
• Certified Cat Friendly
• Veterinary Social Worker program supporting team members and clients
• AAHA Accredited Referral Hospitals
• Dedicated technician and veterinary assistant training program for technical skills and leadership
• Hospital design award: Veterinary Economics Hospital of the Year

Requirements

We are currently looking to fill the following positions at our Chandler location:

Experienced In‑patient Emergency Technicians

• Full Time
• CVT, LVT, RVT strongly preferred
• Minimum 3 years of experience in emergency or in‑patient care
• Shift: 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. or 3 p.m. – 1 a.m. (varying days, weekends included)

About You

You are a seasoned technician skilled in caring for hospitalized patients, looking for new challenges and a place to call home. You are kind, empathetic, and strive to go above and beyond for every client and team member. You have extensive knowledge, experience, and a passion for learning.

What We Can Offer

When you join our family, you can become an employee‑owner. With 300 employees and three locations, we offer standard benefits and advancement opportunities, along with the unique opportunity of being part of an Employee‑Owned Company.

We value every voice at 1st Pet and prioritize patients, pet parents, and people.

Some of the Benefits We Offer

• Competitive hourly wage
• Shift and weekend differential pay
• Medical, dental, vision insurance after 30 days, HSA & FSA
• Paid vacation & sick time
• Generous continuing education allowances
• Generous staff discount
• Uniforms
• Short‑term & long‑term disability, life insurance plans
• 401(k) options
• Profit sharing
• Employee stock ownership plan
• Veterinary social work program