Primary Care Veterinary Technician
About The Position
1st Pet Veterinary Centers is hiring an experienced Primary Care Veterinary Technician for its Chandler, Arizona team. The role provides compassionate, efficient care to primary care patients and a supportive experience for their families, working closely with veterinarians and other team members across appointments, dental care, routine procedures, and surgery. The position offers the opportunity to continue developing technical skills and may provide a path to becoming an employee-owner. The Chandler hospital is AAHA Accredited, Certified Cat Friendly, and a Certified Fear Free Practice. The organization describes itself as an employee-owned veterinary practice offering Primary Care, Emergency & Urgent Care, Specialty, and Rehabilitation services in the Phoenix metro area.
Requirements
- At least 1 year of veterinary technician experience in a similar role.
- Experience with dental procedures and routine surgeries.
- Comfort monitoring anesthesia for routine procedures.
- Strong veterinary technical and patient-care skills.
- Ability to recognize changes in patient condition and communicate concerns appropriately to the veterinarian and medical team.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to stay organized while managing multiple patient-care responsibilities.
- Clear, professional, and compassionate communication with clients and teammates.
- Dependability, accountability, and ability to work collaboratively as part of a veterinary team.
- Compassion, conscientiousness, and resilience when working with patients and pet parents.
- Commitment to high standards of patient care and continued learning.
- Availability to work Monday–Friday, with scheduled hours that may fall between 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m.
Nice To Haves
- Current CVT, LVT, or RVT credential.
Responsibilities
- Provide skilled, compassionate support for primary care patients throughout their visits.
- Work with veterinarians to support examinations, treatments, and patient-care plans.
- Assist with dental procedures and routine surgeries.
- Monitor anesthesia for routine procedures and communicate patient status and concerns to the veterinary team.
- Communicate clearly and compassionately with pet parents so they feel informed and supported.
- Use technical experience, organization, and attention to detail to help appointments, procedures, and patient care run smoothly.
- Recognize changes in patient condition and promptly communicate important information to the veterinarian and medical team.
- Collaborate with veterinarians, technicians, assistants, and Client Service Representatives to provide a coordinated client and patient experience.
- Maintain accurate, organized patient information and high standards of patient care, safety, cleanliness, and organization.
- Continue developing technical knowledge and skills as part of an experienced veterinary team.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance after 30 days.
- HSA and FSA options.
- Paid vacation and sick time.
- Continuing education allowance.
- Uniforms provided.
- Team member pet-care discounts.
- Short- and long-term disability.
- Life insurance.
- 401(k) options.
- Profit sharing.
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
- Veterinary Social Work Program.
- Opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
