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Founded in 1989, 1st Pet is a busy veterinary hospital offering general practice, specialty and emergency care available 24/7. We have 3 locations to serve the valley in Chandler, Mesa and North Phoenix. All of our locations are Fear Free, cat friendly and AAHA certified practices. Most recently we have become employee owned and that brings with it a huge benefit to all our employees and a reason to make 1st Pet your permanent home.
Who
We Are
Why
We Do It
Simply put, we love animals and enjoy using our skills to help them live healthy, happy, fear free lives. We excel at providing exemplary service to both pets and their people. All of us have the opportunity to make a daily impact in the lives of animals, clients and each other and we take that to heart. This is not just a job; it is a calling.
1st Pet is not your average veterinary practice. We offer cutting edge medicine performed by a team of both young and seasoned professionals. We are a close supportive team and have each other’s back. We are devoted to our team’s overall health and wellness and have two full-time MSWS on our team. We support your dreams and goals and it is vital to our culture you thrive in your position. There are endless opportunities to grow your skills and knowledge. If you enjoy fast paced emergency medicine, relationship building general practice or highly skilled specialty medicine this is the place for you. Join us.
Why
Work Here
Behind the Scenes
A Day in the Life
1ST PET VET OPPORTUNITIES
Featured Openings
Veterinary Technicians
Veterinary Technicians hold a critical role within our hospitals, functioning throughout departments including triage, primary care, emergency care, intensive care, surgery, rehab, and the laboratory.
Customer Service Representatives
Client Service Representatives interact directly with our clients, whether in our primary care, urgent care, or emergency clinics. This critical role helps to ensure that our clients feel cared for at all times
Doctors
We are growing quickly. Our greatest need is for overnight emergency doctors, but we are also looking for Urgent and Primary Care doctors, as well as Internists, Surgeons, and other affiliated Specialists.
TESTIMONIALS
Why do we love it here?
Christine Karber
Technician
"It wasn’t until I came here that I realized what kind of a tech I was. This hospital has really shown me where I shine. I really couldn’t ask for a better company to work for."
Dr. Judith Larsen
Doctor
"I joined 1st Pet in October 2019 as a general practice doctor. What I noticed right away was the team approach to caring for our patients and the high quality medicine that was offered. I have found 1st Pet to be a great place to work, and I hope to spend many years here."
Kayla Rollins
Employee
“I really enjoy how much growth 1st Pet has to offer regardless of what department you work in, and from day one, my co workers felt like family here at 1st Pet!”
Don Grabowski
Maintenance
“Management here at 1st pet is a plus. They actually do care! From my immediate supervisor/ hospital manager, to the owner of the company, all involved really show that they want me to succeed and enjoy working here.”
Dr Erica Butler
Doctor
“1st Pet has been a breath of fresh air for me personally. I feel supported at all levels, whether it is help I need with a complicated case or a complicated client, I know someone will have my back. As an ER doctor with 1st Pet, I feel that I have excellent work/life balance.”
Sierra Rommel
"1st Pet has helped me by mentoring me in my current role and by letting me spread my wings and give new ideas. I love that we as team members can make an impact on how things are run and it all starts with the team members ideas.”
BENEFITS
Why You’ll Want to Be Here
- 100% Employee-Owned Private Practice
- Fear Free Certification
- R.E.C.O.V.E.R Certification
- Profit Sharing
- 3 Locations
- Positive Culture
- Ability to Grow Skills
- Veterinary Social Worker
- Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
- 401k
- Short and Long-term Disability
- Life Insurance
- Uniforms Provided
- CE Allowances
- Shift Differential Pay
- Competitive Salary
- Endoscopy
- CT Scans
- Cold Laser Therapy
- Acupuncture
- Underwater Treadmill Therapy
- Vapotherm Oxygen Therapy
- Arthroscopic and Laparoscopic Procedures
- Life Support (Ventilator)