Veterinary Technician

Job Description

Veterinary Assistant / Veterinary Technician

Ocotillo Animal Clinic & Pet Resort - Chandler, AZ

Are you a Veterinary Assistant or Veterinary Technician who loves using your full skill set and being part of a truly team-driven environment? Ocotillo Animal Clinic & Pet Resort is looking to add a passionate, hands-on team member as we continue to grow!

Whether you're an experienced Credentialed Veterinary Technician or a skilled Veterinary Assistant ready to learn more, this is an opportunity to join a supportive team that values collaboration, growth, and high-quality patient care.

Why You'll Love Working Here

Full Skill Utilization
We empower our technicians and assistants to work at the top of their skillset-especially in surgery, patient care, and client education.

True Team Culture
We are a team-first hospital where every voice matters. Collaboration, mutual respect, and shared decision-making are at the core of how we operate.

Supportive & Inclusive Environment
We genuinely enjoy working together and celebrate wins-big and small. You'll be part of a team that lifts each other up.

Growth-Focused
We value curiosity and initiative. Whether you're building your surgical skills or expanding your knowledge, we support continuous learning and development.

Award-Winning Care
Recognized as a "Best Veterinary Hospital" in the East Valley, our team is committed to delivering high-quality, compassionate care.

About Us

Serving the Chandler community since 1998, Ocotillo Animal Clinic & Pet Resort is a full-service small animal hospital and pet resort offering medical care, boarding, and grooming-all in one location. Our focus goes beyond treating illness-we partner with pet owners to support lifelong health and happiness for their pets.

About You

• 2+ years of veterinary experience preferred (Assistant or Technician level)
• CVT/LVT/RVT preferred, but not required
• Surgical experience is a plus-or a strong interest in learning surgery
• Passionate about patient care and client service
• Team-oriented with a positive, respectful attitude
• Self-motivated, dependable, and willing to jump in wherever needed
• Eager to learn, grow, and continuously improve your skills

Schedule

• Full-time Flexible Schedule
• Rotating Saturdays (not every Saturday, hours until 1 PM)
• No on-call
• Closed Sundays

What We Offer

• Competitive pay based on experience
• Health insurance benefits (medical, dental, vision)
• Free mental health benefit options
• 401(k) with company match
• Competitive PTO plan
• 6 paid holidays + 2 floating holidays
• CE opportunities
• Quarterly bonus opportunities
• Employee pet discounts
• Disability & life insurance
• HSA/FSA options

If you're looking for a role where your skills are valued, your growth is supported, and your team truly has your back-we'd love to connect.

National Veterinary Associates (NVA) is a leading North American pet health care company with nearly 1,300 locations spanning general practice veterinary hospitals, Ethos emergency and specialty hospitals, and pet resorts and equine veterinary care. With approximately 40,000 team members, we care for pets and support pet families in communities across the United States and Canada. Our purpose is to give pets and the people who love them more quality years together, and our mission is to make care more personal, easy and accessible while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life. Across NVA, we support our teams with the resources, expertise and opportunities they need to deliver exceptional care and help shape the future of veterinary and pet care.

Purpose : Give pets and the people who love them more quality years together

Mission : Transform the pet family experience to be personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life.


Values : Care Deeply, Do What's Right, One Team, Own It, Shape What's Next


One NVA: Bringing General Practice & Ethos Together

NVA is built to make care personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine across every stage of a pet's life.


At National Veterinary Associates, we want to make sure your experience connecting with us is seamless and straightforward. Here's what to expect when interacting with us:

- We'll always reach out via verified LinkedIn profiles or emails ending in @nva.com

- We may also contact you via text message from an identified NVA representative for recruiting-related communication

- All job opportunities and applications are hosted on our official careers site: careers.nva.com

- There is no cost or confidential information required to apply or be considered for a position

If you have any doubts about a communication, feel free to visit our careers page to verify authenticity or email us at View email address on click.appcast.io. Thank you for exploring opportunities at NVA!

NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. For positions based in Colorado, NVA provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.

NVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.