Veterinary Assistant - Dove Valley Animal Hospital

We’re hiring a Veterinary Assistant for our growing animal hospital.

Pay

$19 - $22 / hour

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

Responsibilities

• Assist the doctor with medical procedures under their direct supervision
• Help create positive, lasting impressions and build trust and loyalty with clients and their pets
• Provide written and verbal communication to clients regarding their pet’s care, including answering questions, educating them on treatments, and gaining consent for treatment plans
• Deliver WOW customer service to clients and their pets
• 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

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

Qualifications

• Certified veterinary technician (preferred)
• Associate degree in veterinary assisting (preferred)

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.