What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary Technician position at NVA General Practice?
Verde Veterinary Hospital is growing, and we are looking for a part time Veterinary Technician to join our team. We are a busy, long-standing small animal hospital serving the Verde Valley with high quality medicine, kindness, and a supportive team culture. If you enjoy variety in your day, love patient care, and like working alongside people who take their jobs seriously but still laugh together, you will fit right in.
What You’ll Do
Our technicians are an essential part of the care we provide. In this role, you will help support our doctor and team with tasks such as:
Verde Veterinary Hospital has been part of the Cottonwood community for decades. We focus on quality medicine, strong client communication, and creating a workplace where people feel appreciated. We support each other, care about each other, and work together to provide the best care possible for our patients and clients.
What You’ll Do
Our technicians are an essential part of the care we provide. In this role, you will help support our doctor and team with tasks such as:
- Assisting with outpatient appointments
- Venipuncture, IV catheter placement, and sample collection
- Dental cleanings, digital dental radiographs, and dental charting
- Monitoring anesthesia for surgeries and other procedures
- Taking digital X rays and performing in house lab tests
- Filling prescriptions and maintaining accurate medical records
- Communicating clearly and compassionately with clients about treatments and discharge instructions
- Helping keep treatment areas stocked, organized, and running smoothly
- Veterinary technician experience is preferred, but we are open to training the right person
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to stay calm and focused in a fast paced setting
- Someone who communicates well, works as part of a team, and supports the flow of the hospital
- Reliability, compassion, and a commitment to excellent patient care
- Ability to lift up to 40 pounds and safely restrain animals when needed
- Part time position
- Mon 7:45am - 5:15pm, Tuesday 6:45am - 5:15pm, Wednesday 6:45am - 5:15pm. Occasional Thursday or Friday coverage may be requested. 1 hour lunch. Average 27-35 hours per week.
- Starting hourly rate of $18.00
- Eligible for periodic Wellness Plan Enrollment bonus
- Employee discounts on pet care
- Allowances for CE
- Supportive team, a healthy work life balance, and a manager who sees staff as people first
- Opportunities to grow your skills, learn new things, and be part of a hospital that truly values its people
- Previous tech experience preferred (non-credentialed is okay!)
- Reliable transportation
- A strong work ethic
- Bilingual (English/Spanish)
Verde Veterinary Hospital has been part of the Cottonwood community for decades. We focus on quality medicine, strong client communication, and creating a workplace where people feel appreciated. We support each other, care about each other, and work together to provide the best care possible for our patients and clients.
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