Primary Care Veterinary Technician

Description:

$19$25/hour | Full-Time | Mesa, AZ
MondayFriday | Shifts May Fall Between 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m.

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 Mesa team.

Primary care gives you the opportunity to build lasting relationships with patients and pet parents while using your technical skills across appointments, dental care, routine procedures, and surgery. 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 Mesa 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.

Assist with dental procedures and routine surgeries.

Monitor anesthesia for routine procedures and communicate patient status and concerns appropriately to the veterinary team.

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, procedures, and patient care run smoothly.

Recognize changes in patient condition and communicate important information promptly 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 employeeyou can become an employee-owner and share in the success you help create.

Our Mesa 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
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

This is a full-time Primary Care position with a MondayFriday schedule.

Scheduled hours may fall between 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m., depending on the day and shift.

If you're an experienced veterinary technician who enjoys primary care, is confident supporting dental and routine surgical procedures, and wants to continue growing with a collaborative veterinary team, we'd like to meet you.

Apply today to join the 1st Pet Mesa 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.

REQUIRED

Minimum 2 years of veterinary technician experience in a similar role.

Experience with dental procedures and routine surgeries.

Comfortable 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 the ability to stay organized while managing multiple patient-care responsibilities.

Clear, professional, and compassionate communication with clients and teammates.

Dependability, accountability, and the 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 a MondayFriday schedule, with scheduled hours 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 to contribute those skills in Primary Care while continuing to learn and grow.

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

Compensation details: 19-25 Hourly Wage

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