Veterinary Technician - Sarival Animal Hospital

Lovet Pet Health Care; Goodyear (AZ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

3 weeks PTO

7 paid holidays

Pet care discount

Uniform allowance

Health, Dental, Vision, and HSA

Parental leave

Hands on training

Professional development

Job summary

Lovet Pet Health Care in Goodyear, AZ is seeking a Veterinary Technician to assist doctors with medical procedures and provide high-quality care to patients while delivering compassionate client service.

The role includes anesthesia monitoring, assisting in surgery, managing records, performing radiographs and vaccines, and restraining animals, with hands-on mentorship and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Assist doctor with medical procedures including surgery under supervision.
• Provide high-quality care to pets and strong client service.

Responsibilities

• Assist in pre-anesthetic protocol, anesthesia monitoring, and post-operative care.
• Document and communicate pet care to clients.
• Manage medical records in practice management software.
• Perform x-rays, blood draws, catheter placement, vaccines, and restrain animals as needed.
• Set up and maintain medical equipment; clean areas of hospital.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Oral communication

Ability to lift 40 lbs

Education

Certified Veterinary Technician (preferred)

Associate degree in veterinary assisting (preferred)

Job description

Veterinary Technician

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

Salary: $20 - $26/hr.

Benefits of being part of the Lovet team:

• Flexible work schedule (4 x 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 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 and demonstrate excellent customer service to clients.
• Deliver WOW customer service to clients and their pets.
• 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 clients 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 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 providing 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.

TAG-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.