Emergency Veterinary Technician

Phoenix, AZ | Full-Time

Shift & Weekend Differential Pay Available

LOVE EMERGENCY MEDICINE? BRING YOUR SKILLS TO A TEAM THAT VALUES THEM.

Emergency medicine takes technical skill, adaptability, compassion, and a team you can count on.

1st Pet Veterinary Centers is looking for experienced Emergency Veterinary Technicians to join our North Valley team. We're seeking technicians who are confident in a fast-paced emergency environment and passionate about providing exceptional care to patients and the people who love them.

You'll have the opportunity to use the skills and experience you've already built while continuing to learn, grow, and take on new challenges alongside an experienced veterinary team.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

As an Emergency Veterinary Technician, you'll work closely with our veterinarians and support team to provide compassionate, timely care to emergency and hospitalized patients.

You'll:

• Provide attentive nursing care to emergency and hospitalized patients.

• Monitor patients closely and promptly communicate changes in patient condition to the veterinary team.

• Assist veterinarians with the care and treatment of emergency patients.

• Help prioritize patient-care needs as emergencies arrive and hospitalized patients require ongoing care.

• Maintain accurate and organized patient information and communicate effectively with the medical team.

• Work collaboratively with veterinarians, technicians, assistants, and other hospital team members during busy and rapidly changing situations.

• Communicate with compassion and professionalism when supporting pet parents during stressful, emotional, and difficult situations.

• Maintain high standards of patient care, safety, cleanliness, and organization.

• Use your existing emergency skills while continuing to learn and develop professionally.

WHY 1ST PET?

At 1st Pet, you can be more than an employee—you can have the opportunity to become an employee-owner.

1st Pet Veterinary Centers is a 100% employee-owned veterinary practice with hospitals in Chandler, Mesa, and North Phoenix. Our teams provide emergency, urgent care, primary care, and specialty services.

Our hospitals and programs include:

• Fear Free Certified Practice

• Certified Cat Friendly

• AAHA Accredited Referral Hospitals

• Veterinary Social Work Program supporting clients and team members

• Dedicated Technician & Assistant Training Program focused on skill development and leadership

• Award-winning hospital design, including Veterinary Economics Hospital of the Year

We practice open-book management because we want our employee-owners to understand the business, have a voice, and share in the success they help create.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Shift and weekend differential pay

• 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)

• Access to our Veterinary Social Work Program

If you're an experienced Emergency Veterinary Technician looking for a team where your skills are valued, your contribution matters, and you have opportunities to continue growing, we'd like to meet you.

Apply today to join the 1st Pet North Valley Emergency team.

Requirements

WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR

We're looking for an experienced veterinary technician who can contribute confidently in a fast-paced emergency hospital environment.

REQUIRED

• Minimum 3 years of emergency and/or inpatient veterinary care experience.

• Strong emergency and patient-care skills.

• Ability to recognize changes in patient condition and communicate concerns appropriately to the veterinary team.

• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple patient-care needs while maintaining attention to detail.

• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

• Compassionate and professional approach when interacting with clients, including during stressful and emotional situations.

• Dependability, accountability, and a commitment to supporting your patients and teammates.

• Commitment to high standards of patient care and continued learning.

STRONGLY PREFERRED

• Current CVT, LVT, or RVT credential.

• Experience caring for hospitalized and ICU patients.

If you're an experienced emergency veterinary technician who wants to contribute your skills while continuing to grow, we encourage you to apply.