ARISE is hiring a full time Oncology Veterinary Technician Assistant

$16.00 - $19.00 per hour, depending on experience

 Full Time opportunity in Queen Creek, AZ 

Schedule: Full-Time 3 12-hour shifts, including one weekend day.  Day, mid, overnight shifts available

Why Join ARISE? 

At ARISE, part of Ethos Veterinary Health, you’ll be part of a team that prides itself on its core values to drive a dynamic culture.  We offer a unique training program that offers many opportunities to learn and grow. 

In your day-to-day, you will: 

• Deliver exceptional patient care by helping ensure every patient is safe, comfortable, clean, and well cared for throughout their emergency visit.

• Assist the veterinary team with the care and treatment of emergency and hospitalized patients under the direction of veterinarians and veterinary technicians.

• Support patient intake and triage by obtaining basic patient information, assisting with initial assessments, and promptly communicating concerns to the clinical team.

• Provide compassionate patient support through handling, restraint, feeding, walking, cleaning, and other nursing and husbandry tasks.

• Assist with procedures, treatments, diagnostics, and patient monitoring as directed by the veterinary team.

• Help prepare treatment areas, exam rooms, equipment, and supplies so the team is ready to care for patients efficiently.

• Maintain clean, organized, and well-stocked patient care areas while following hospital safety and infection-control protocols.

• Support your team by communicating effectively, jumping in where needed, and helping maintain a positive and collaborative work environment.

• Provide compassionate client service by keeping pet owners informed, supported, and confident in their pet’s care while working within the appropriate scope of the role.

• Help maintain accurate patient records and communicate important patient observations to veterinary technicians and doctors.

• Contribute to a collaborative hospital culture where teamwork, respect, compassion, and continuous learning are valued.

• Grow your skills and knowledge through hands-on experience, training, mentorship, and opportunities for professional development.

• Remain calm, organized, and attentive to patient needs in a fast-paced emergency environment.

What You Bring:

• Previous experience working in a veterinary hospital, animal hospital, emergency clinic, or veterinary-related setting preferred.

• Knowledge or experience in emergency veterinary medicine, triage, ICU, outpatient care, or veterinary patient care preferred.

• Experience providing quality nursing and husbandry care to dogs and cats.

• Familiarity with common veterinary medical terminology.

• Basic understanding of veterinary procedures and pharmacology.

• Ability to safely and compassionately handle and restrain patients.

• Willingness and ability to learn new veterinary skills, procedures, and protocols.

• Strong customer service and communication skills.

• Compassion, patience, and empathy when working with clients and their pets.

• Ability to recognize changes in a patient's condition and promptly communicate concerns to the veterinary team.

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple responsibilities, and stay organized in a busy emergency environment.

• A collaborative mindset and commitment to providing exceptional patient care.

• Ability to remain calm, professional, and compassionate in high-pressure and emotionally sensitive situations.

• Ability to work effectively as part of a veterinary team and take direction from veterinarians and veterinary technicians.

• Education, training, or experience in the veterinary field is preferred. 

Perks & Benefits 

• Competitive compensation 

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance 

• Paid time off, including vacation and sick leave 

• Short-term and long-term disability coverage 

• Life insurance 

• Retirement savings options 

• Continuing education (CE) allowance and professional development support 

• Employee assistance program (EAP) 

ARISE is a 24-hour emergency and specialty animal hospital that has the most skilled doctors in the state and provide significantly complex treatments in the western US. Our clinical team works closely with neurologist, internist, dermatologist, oncologist and a surgical team to provide the highest quality care to our patients. 

Ethos Veterinary Health, part of the NVA Group, is where you come to practice world-class medicine, and help shape what veterinary care becomes next.  Across our network of 140 specialty and emergency hospitals, science moves forward, standards are elevated, and innovation is put into practice every day. You’ll work alongside respected veterinary leaders in academic-caliber hospitals designed for learning, teaching, and discovery. Here, mentorship is a two-way street. You’ll share your expertise, learn from others, and continue togrow, clinically, professionally, and personally. 

At Ethos, you inspire hope, deliver exceptional care, and pursue veterinary medicine at its highest level, together. This isn’t just a job, it’s an opportunity to practice medicine at the highest level and help shape the future of veterinary care. 

Candidates can confidentially submit their CV to Talent Acquisition Partner Myrna Flores at [email protected] 

Equal Opportunity Employer 

Ethos is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ethos does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, competence, merit, and business need