Veterinary Technician - North Buckeye Animal Hospital
About The Position
We’re hiring a Veterinary Technician for our growing animal hospital. Salary: $20 - $26 / hour. 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. 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. 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.
Requirements
- Comfortable interacting with furry, fuzzy, feathered, and scaly friends with calm and compassion
- Strong interpersonal and oral communication skills.
- Able to lift at least 40 pounds.
Nice To Haves
- Certified veterinary technician (preferred)
- Associate degree in veterinary assisting (preferred)
Responsibilities
- Assist the doctor with medical procedures, including surgery, while under their direct supervision.
- Provide high quality care to all the pets in the hospital’s care.
- 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.
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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
