Veterninary Technician - Norterra Animal Hospital

Aspen Dental; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work schedule (4–10-hour Sh 4

Closed on Sundays

3 weeks of PTO in first year

7 paid holidays

Pet care discount

Scrub/uniform allowance

Health, Dental, Vision, and HSA

Paid parental leave

Hands-on training and mentorship

Personal and professional development

Job summary

Lovet Pet Health Care in Phoenix, AZ is hiring a Veterinary Technician to assist doctors with medical procedures, including surgery, and to provide exceptional care for all pets in the hospital. The role emphasizes high-quality client service and gentle handling of animals.

Ideal candidates are certified veterinary technicians, or have an associate degree in veterinary assisting, with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to lift up to 40 pounds.

Qualifications

• Assistant to the doctor with medical procedures including surgery under supervision.
• Provide high quality care to hospitalized pets and excellent customer service to clients.
• Deliver WOW customer service to clients and their pets.

Responsibilities

• Assist with anesthesia, pre-anesthetic protocol, intraoperative care, and post-operative care.
• Maintain and document medical records using practice management software.
• Dispense medications, perform x-rays, blood draws, catheter placement, and vaccinations as directed.
• Set up, break down and clean medical equipment and assist with cleaning all hospital areas.

Skills

Medical procedures

Customer service

Pet care

Interpersonal communication

Education

Certified veterinary technician (preferred)

Associate degree in veterinary assisting (preferred)

Tools

Practice management software

Job description

Veterinary Technician

We’re hiring a Veterinary Technician for our growing animal hospital. Salary: $19 - $26 / hour

Benefits of being part of the Lovet team:

• Flexible work schedule (4–10-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 and 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’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.

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 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 - 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 Pet Health Care. 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.

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.