Veterinary Technician - Scottsdale Hills Animal Hospital

8096 ARIZONA VETERINARY MEDICINE P.C; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work schedule

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Pet care discount

Uniform allowance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

HSA

Job summary

Lovet is hiring a Veterinary Technician to join our growing animal hospital and deliver exceptional care to pets under the doctor’s supervision.

You will assist in surgeries, monitor anesthesia, educate clients, manage records, dispense medications, and perform diagnostic procedures while maintaining a compassionate, high-quality standard of care.

Qualifications

• Interpersonal and oral communication skills are required.
• Associate degree in veterinary assisting preferred.
• Certification as a veterinary technician preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the doctor with medical procedures including surgery under supervision.
• Provide high quality care to all pets and excellent client service.
• Assist in pre-anesthetic protocol, anesthesia monitoring, and post-operative care.
• Communicate treatment plans and obtain consent from clients.
• Manage medical records using practice software.
• Dispense medication, perform x-rays, blood draws, catheter placement, and vaccines.
• Restrain animals when necessary and maintain equipment.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Oral communication

Customer service

Education

Associate degree in veterinary assisting

Certified Veterinary Technician (preferred)

Job description

Veterinary Technician

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

Salary

Salary: $20 - 26 / hour

Benefits

• Flexible work schedule (4-10-hour shifts)
• 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 and opportunities for growth.

Responsibilities

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’s care and demonstrate excellent customer service to clients. Deliver WOW customer service to client and their pet. 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 client 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 of medical equipment. Assist with cleaning all areas of the hospital.

Requirements

• 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)

About Us

Since opening our doors in 1984, the Lovet family has grown to include 22 small animal, general practice hospitals in the Greater Phoenix Metro area. Bonded by our commitment to provide 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 Information

TAG - The Aspen Group was built on the simple idea of bringing better healthcare to more people. The independent health care practices TAG supports, operate more than 1,300 locations in 45 states through its six consumer healthcare brands: Aspen Dental®, ClearChoice Dental Implant Centers®, WellNow Urgent Care®, Chapter Aesthetic StudioSM and Lovet. Combined, the practices serve more than 35,000 patients a day and more than 8 million patients each year. TAG is headquartered at 800 W. Fulton Market in Chicago. For more information, visit teamtag.com. 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.

Culture & Values

In 1984, we opened the doors of our first animal hospital - and today, our family has grown to include over 27 locations across Arizona, Chicago, and Michigan. Together, our network offers outstanding healthcare for pets, provided by a team of more than 500 veterinary care professionals. At Lovet, you're not just joining a team; you're becoming part of a community that values your growth, well-being, and professional development. We offer training, tools, and a collaborative environment to support our teams in ensuring the best outcomes for each pet that visits our hospitals. Driven by our core values of collaboration, courage, clarity, and compassion, we work toward our mission of making quality vet care easier and more accessible for all pet parents. Join us in nurturing the human-animal bond through compassionate, collaborative care across our network of hospitals.