Certified Veterinary Technician

Destination Pet • Phoenix, AZ

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Destination Pet is hiring a Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) for Deer Creek Animal Hospital, a well-established, full-service general practice in Phoenix, Arizona. The hospital has two dedicated DVMs, an experienced support team, and a surgery-heavy caseload. It provides medical, surgical, and dental equipment, an in-house laboratory, and ultrasonography, and aims to stay current with advances in diagnostics, treatment, surgery, and preventive wellness.

The CVT is encouraged to practice at the top of their license and serve as a clinical leader, supporting medical excellence with a patient-first mindset. The hospital follows AAHA utilization guidance. The role is full-time, with flexible scheduling options of four 10-hour shifts or five 8-hour shifts and a predictable weekend rotation. The position offers structured career growth, skills-based differentials, merit-based increases, leadership opportunities, and support for continuing education and Fear Free training.

Requirements

• Hold a valid Arizona Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) state license.

Nice To Haves

• Fear Free training and certification are supported; no additional preferred qualifications are specified.

Responsibilities

• Provide anesthesia and analgesia, including IV catheterization, multimodal pain management, induction, and advanced monitoring and recovery.
• Perform dentistry duties, including full-mouth dental radiography, charting, and periodontal therapy under DVM direction.
• Conduct diagnostics, including radiography and positioning, in-house laboratory analysis, and sample collection.
• Provide nursing and triage, including critical patient monitoring, advanced wound care, and management of catheters and feeding tubes.
• Lead technician appointments and team huddles, and mentor assistants and externs.
• Participate in career development activities, including precepting, skill checkoffs, and leadership training.

Benefits

• $1,000 sign-on bonus
• $1,500 annual continuing education allowance and dedicated CE paid time off
• Three weeks of paid time off
• Competitive wages with skills-based differentials and leadership stipends
• Structured career ladder with multiple technician levels and merit-based increases
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) with 5% company match
• 24/7 mental health support via telemedicine
• Fear Free training and certification support
• Paid volunteer time
• Paid precepting
• Leadership training

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed