Animal Vet Assistant

Description:

$19–$25/hour | Full-Time or Part-Time | North Valley

Monday–Friday | Four 10-Hour Shifts Available for Full-Time Team Members

LOVE PRIMARY CARE AND BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS WITH PETS AND THEIR PEOPLE?

1st Pet Veterinary Centers is looking for an experienced Primary Care Veterinary Technician to join our North Valley team.

Primary care gives you the opportunity to build lasting relationships with patients and pet parents while using your technical skills to support high-quality veterinary medicine. At 1st Pet, you'll do that as part of a collaborative team where your experience matters, your continued growth is encouraged, and you can have the opportunity to become an employee-owner.

Our North Valley hospital provides Primary Care, Rehabilitation, and Emergency & Urgent Care services, giving you the opportunity to work in a veterinary environment with a broad range of experience and resources.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

As a Primary Care Veterinary Technician, you'll work closely with our veterinarians and support team to provide compassionate, efficient care to patients and an excellent experience for their families.

You'll:

• Provide skilled, compassionate support for primary care patients throughout their visits.

• Work closely with veterinarians to support examinations, treatments, and patient-care plans.

• Communicate clearly and compassionately with pet parents so they feel informed and supported.

• Use your technical experience, organization, and attention to detail to help appointments and patient care run smoothly.

• Recognize patient needs and 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 your technical knowledge and skills as part of an experienced veterinary team.

WHY 1ST PET?

1st Pet Veterinary Centers is an employee-owned veterinary practice providing Primary Care, Emergency & Urgent Care, Specialty, and Rehabilitation services in the Phoenix metro area.

When you join 1st Pet, you can have the opportunity to become more than an employee—you can become an employee-owner and share in the success you help create.

Our North Valley hospital is:

• AAHA Accredited

• Certified Cat Friendly

• A Certified Fear Free Practice

We believe our people should have a voice, be recognized for the strengths they bring to the team, and have opportunities to continue learning and growing.

WHAT WE OFFER

• $19–$25 per hour, based on relevant experience and qualifications

• Full-time or part-time opportunities

• 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

SCHEDULE

Primary Care operates Monday–Friday.

Full-time team members typically work four 10-hour shifts per week. Shift hours may fall between 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m., depending on the day and scheduled shift.

Full-time and part-time opportunities are available.

If you're an experienced veterinary technician who enjoys primary care, values strong relationships with clients and patients, and wants to continue growing with a collaborative veterinary team, we'd like to meet you.

Apply today to join the 1st Pet North Valley Primary Care team.

Requirements:

WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR

We're looking for an experienced veterinary technician who combines strong technical skills with compassion, communication, organization, and a commitment to excellent patient care.

You may be a great fit if you:

• Have at least 2 years of veterinary technician experience in a similar role.

• Have strong veterinary technical and patient-care skills.

• Communicate clearly, professionally, and compassionately with clients and teammates.

• Are organized and able to manage multiple responsibilities while maintaining attention to detail.

• Bring empathy, conscientiousness, and resilience to your work.

• Work collaboratively and are willing to support your teammates.

• Are dependable, accountable, and committed to providing an excellent experience for patients and pet parents.

• Are passionate about continuing to learn and develop your veterinary skills.

• Are available to work within our Monday–Friday Primary Care schedule, with shifts that may fall between 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m.

STRONGLY PREFERRED

• Current CVT, LVT, or RVT credential.

We're looking for someone who has already built a strong foundation in veterinary medicine and is ready for a team where they can contribute their experience, continue learning, and grow.

If that sounds like you, we encourage you to apply.

Compensation details: 19-25 Hourly Wage

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