What are the responsibilities and job description for the Emergency Animal Medical Technician position at Arizona Humane Society?
Emergency Animal Medical Technician
The Arizona Humane Society is looking for a dedicated EAMT to join our Field team at our South Mountain Campus and work a 4 10 hour shift schedule that will inclide weekend days. If you are a talented medical technician who is passionate about executing excellent customer service to our community members and animals please continue to read more now.
Paws Up For Great Benefits!
- Competitive salary
- Generous PTO program
- Up to 8 paid holidays per year
- 401(k) with employer contribution
- Medical, Dental and Vision Plans
- Got student loans? Employment with AHS may qualify you for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program!
- Discounts on veterinary services and other pet perks!
A Day in the Life:
As one of our dedicated EAMT's you will be responsible for providing rescue services and medical care to animals in illness, traumatic or cruelty situations. You will assist other emergency agencies by performing a range of tasks including complex animal rescues, cruelty investigations, evidence collection at suspected crime scenes as well as medical stabilization and transport of animals in distress.
Job Requirements:
- High school diploma OR GED.
- Successful completion of an EAMT assessment with a passing score of 75% or greater within six months of start date.
- Successful completion of the Physical Assessment test will be required annually to maintain employment.
- Valid driver's license.
- Respond to emergency and non-emergency calls to pick up and transport sick and injured stray animals.
- Perform physical exam and stabilize animals that have been involved in traumatic situations; scan for microchip and record all findings.
- Safely perform complex rescues of animals stuck in life threatening situations such as in attics, walls, engines, drains, canals, and trees.
- Administer treatment to injured or ill animals in the field.
- Behavior assessments on scene with appropriate use of restraint with an emphasis on soft handling techniques.
- Prepare animals for veterinary examinations by notating the animal's full history, medical condition upon arrival on scene and any treatment and/or procedures performed on the animal.
- Respond to, investigate and follow up on animal cruelty complaints. Collect evidence, take photographs, scan in relevant records and provide thorough documentation in shelter software.
- Prepare formal reports for police departments and prosecutors.
- Testify in court for civil seizure and criminal proceedings.
- Euthanize animals in a safe and humane manner.
Experience:
- Experience as Humane Officer, Animal Control Officer, Police Officer, or Military Police preferred.
- Shelter experience preferred.
- Extensive knowledge of Arizona Revised Statute Title 13, and animal-related portions of Titles 3 and 11.
- Must be 21 years old.
- Must have an acceptable driving record and ability to pass drug and background screening to be insured as an AHS driver.
- Must be a highly organized individual and possess good public relations and customer service skills.
- Must be able to pass the EAMT training curriculum and physical agility test.
Work Environment / Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. There may be occasional wet floors, animal noises, odors, and dander. Most time will be spent in a typical air conditioned and heated office environment.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Other:
All Field positions are designated as safety sensitive; misdemeanor and felony charges and/ or convictions, inability to pass driving background, or failure to pass background or drug screening may disqualify candidates from the position.
Additional Information
The Arizona Humane Society is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a participant in the E-Verify program. Pre-employment background check required.
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Must pass pre-employment drug and background screening.