Cochise Animal Hospital is looking for a Veterinary Technician to join our team! Cochise Animal Hospital is amodern, state-of-the-art veterinary hospital located in Scottsdale, Arizona! We are a 6 Doctor practice that offers wellness, urgent care, and specialized services. Our cutting-edge technology and advanced medical practices are coupled with a positive and inclusive environment, where teamwork, professional growth, and work-life balance are celebrated. We treat every patient with the same loving attention and care that we would for our own pets.

Position Overview: The Veterinary Technician supports the hospital by providing dedicated quality veterinary care and extraordinary service to our patients and clients. As a Veterinary Technician, you will fully assist the DVMs and CVTs to help improve the quality of care to the patients by relieving them of technical work and achieving greater efficiency at Cochise Animal Hospital.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist in determining animal requirements by helping conduct animal examinations, restraining patients, and reviewing care plans and records
• Care for patients by taking vital signs, collecting samples, administering vaccines, providing wound care management, completing laboratory tests and diagnostic imaging
• Prep and assist in diagnostic, medical, and surgical procedures
• Fill prescriptions and administer PO, SQ, IM, IV medications, including proper documentation, logging and security of controlled drugs
• Operate and maintain hospital equipment, i.e., EKG, fluid pump, syringe pump, scales, and anesthetic monitors and machines
• Anesthetize animals and monitor anesthesia under the direction and supervision of the Veterinarian
• Display confidence and reassurance when dealing with pets experiencing severe stress, illness, and/or pain
• Ability to demonstrate and follow procedures in catheter placement and phlebotomy
• Maintain medical records by documenting patients’ conditions, reactions, and changes; updates database in an accurate and timely manner
• Maintain a safe, secure, healthy and humane environment by following documented standards and procedures in compliance with applicable legal regulations
• Proactive role in developing new skills and furthering knowledge base by attending CE, if needed
• Support the team in welcoming new employees and assist in the training process when needed

Qualifications and Skills: 

• At least 2 years of experience performing above duties
• Confidence with anesthesia monitoring and dental procedures; including conducting dental radiographs, cleaning, polishing, and charting
• Familiarity with EzyVet software is a plus
• High School Diploma/GED
• Knowledge of pharmaceutical drugs and calculations
• Able to perform moderately physically demanding work, that requires lifting (up to 50 pounds), cleaning, and constant motion
• Ability to work with or around sick animals, potentially hazardous materials, cleaning chemicals, gas anesthetics, zoonotic diseases, and unpleasant odors

Available Schedule: Full-time position, the schedule will consist of 10-hour shifts on Fridays through Sundays

• We are open: Monday - Wednesday 7am-8pm
• Thursday - Friday 7am-6pm
• Saturday & Sunday 8am-6pm

Benefits We Offer: 

• Competitive compensation commensurate with experience ($20.00 - $25.00 per hour)
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401k company match
• Paid time off
• Continuing education opportunities
• Professional development support
• Mental health assistance
• Employee discounts on veterinary services
• Scrub allowance
• Fun and supportive work environment! 

Apply today! We look forward to hearing from you! 

Cochise Animal Hospital is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, national origin, religion, gender, marital status, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

Job Reference ID: CPP-0000224