Veterinary Assistant

Description


Ironwood Animal Hospital is looking for a f ull - t ime Veterinary Assistant/Client Service Representative to join our team as part of the Thrive Pet Healthcare community in San Tan Valley, AZ.


About You

Y ou'll play an important role in both the patient and client experience, supporting exceptional care from check-in to discharge. This hybrid position combines hands-on veterinary assistant responsibilities, including patient restraint, outpatient treatments, and laboratory support, with client service duties such as welcoming clients, managing communications, coordinating appointments, and ensuring a positive experience throughout every visit.


The success of your patients' care matters to you, and your success matters to us.


Your Experience & Skills

• Minimum 1 year of clinical veterinary experience required

• Experience with Fear Free handling techniques preferred

• Strong attention to detail

• Possesses a positive work attitude

• Self-motivated

• Excellent communication and organization skills


You'll Grow with Us

Here, you can grow your career as best fits you through access to comprehensive learning and skillset programs. You can build your skills and earn credentials through:

• Our vast, diverse, and free library of continuing education courses - ThriveU
• Live, virtual interactive workshops to develop valuable leadership skills
• A program designed to teach you the fundamentals of running a pet hospital

And, with so many locations nationwide, you can find and move into any specialty, hospital type, or environment. Join us and provide your best care at a clinic that is deeply rooted within its community and bolstered by the resources of Thrive Pet Healthcare.


Benefits - our care in action

Thrive offers a suite of benefits to support team members' emotional, physical, professional, and financial wellbeing. In addition to our health and life insurance, and short- and long- term disability plans, we offer eligible team members:

• Competitive pay
• 401(k) with employer match
• Mental health resources, including easy access to therapy through Lyra Health
• Paid parental leave
• Purr- ental leave for when you adopt a pet
• Subsidized backup childcare and elder care
• Expert advice, support and network discounts for fertility and family planning
• FREE CE courses
• Pet perks and veterinary service discounts
• Student loan support tools and assistance

* Some benefits shown are only for full-time team members who work 30 hours or more per week. Certain Benefits may be subject to waiting periods or length of service requirements.


About Thrive

Thrive Pet Healthcare creates the future of pet well-being through medical excellence, innovative technology, and a connected community of teams and partners. Today, its network of 360+ primary, emergency, and specialty hospitals across the U.S. cares for pets of all ages and health needs, while portfolio companies provide tools and technology that help veterinary teams work smarter and deliver better care. Thrive invests in its people-through mentorship, leadership programs, continuing education, and well-being initiatives-so teams can grow and feel supported. For pet owners, convenient solutions such as a mobile app, Thrive Plus membership, HereFurYou Helpline, online booking, and flexible financial options make accessing quality care simpler- giving families the peace of mind their pets deserve. Learn more at thrivepetcare.com.


We welcome you to join our story and join where #WeThriveTogether.