Veterinary Technician - White Mountain Animal Hospital

About the role

Come join our amazing team!

Pinetop-Lakeside, Arizona

Join our fun and friendly team at White Mountain Animal Hospital in beautiful Pinetop-Lakeside, Arizona. We are currently seeking a Veterinary Technician! If you enjoy working with animals and are committed to providing excellent customer service, come join our team! Our practice is a small animal hospital offering general medicine as well as emergency services. We are seeking a candidate who can multitask, has the desire to learn, and can work in a fast-paced environment. Preferred candidates will be organized and enthusiastic.

Who We're Looking For

We are looking to hire an experienced Veterinary Technician to join our team! The ideal candidate will be a dependable, detail-oriented team player who loves animals and being part of a fun, supportive team. They will have experience rooming patients, surgical assisting experience and knowledge of equipment used, drawing blood and running bloodwork, knowledge of x-rays and proper positioning, experience with proper animal handling and restraint, understanding the importance of client education, and being a positive and motivating team member.

Technical Skills & Experience

• Licensed Veterinary Technician (preferred)
• 1+ years of veterinary experience
• Knowledge of industry tools and equipment
• Passion for working with animals and their owners
• Experience with proper animal handling and restraint
• TPR
• Assisting doctor and other technical staff with restraint
• Blood draws (cephalic, saphenous, and jugular)
• Placing IV catheters
• Digital radiology including positioning
• Dentistry (scaling, polishing, anesthetic monitoring)
• Anesthesia (induction, intubation, monitoring, aseptic technique)
• Laboratory skills such as ear and fecal cytology; Idexx laboratory equipment

Client Communication & Interpersonal Skills

• Excellent verbal communication and client education skills are essential.
• Comfortable obtaining accurate and thorough medical histories and discussing patient concerns with clients.
• Ability to confidently explain treatment recommendations, procedures, and follow-up instructions.
• Demonstrates initiative and confidence in asking questions, seeking clarification, and speaking up when needed.
• Ability to navigate challenging client interactions with professionalism and compassion.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
• Cross-trained with reception and kenneling experience.

Benefits We Offer

Your well-being matters to us. AmeriVet appreciates the level of dedication it takes to provide care and quality to the communities you serve, and as a reflection, we offer comprehensive benefits and additional services for you.

• Competitive pay
• Career development and advancement opportunities
• Pet care discounts for your personal pets
• Continuing education allowance
• Over 200+ locations all over the US to choose between with AmeriVet partnering practices
• A great place to work with motivated and well-trained staff
• Referral program - join our team, bring your friends, and get paid!
• AmeriVet partnering practices are rapidly growing and expanding, adding more perks and inclusion for hospitals and professionals in the industry!

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• At AmeriVet, we're committed to your growth, development, well-being, and success. We empower team members with the resources, support, and opportunities needed to thrive in their careers and make a lasting impact in our communities.

Here's what you can expect when you join our team

• Tailored development programs, mentorship, and career pathing to help you achieve your unique goals.
• Competitive pay, performance bonuses, 401(k) matching, and student loan assistance to foster your financial well-being.
• Health, dental, vision, life insurance, and mental health resources to support your overall well-being.
• Generous paid time off and holidays, because your personal time matters.
• A supportive, collaborative environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging.

• Please note: Any Benefits listed above apply to full-time employees.
• At AmeriVet, your unique skills and passion are celebrated, and every team member has the tools to thrive. Our people-focused approach is centered on helping you grow in your career while making a meaningful impact on the communities we serve.