What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary Technician II - Community Medicine Hospital position at Arizona Humane Society?
Veterinary Technician II - Community Medicine Hospital
The Arizona Humane Society is looking for a dedicated Veterinary Technician to join our Full Service Clinic. This position will report to our Full Service Marge Wright Veterinary Clinic and work Monday - Thursday from 7 AM – 6 PM with varying end times depending on clinic needs. If you are a talented veterinary medical professional who is passionate about executing excellent patient care, 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 a veterinary technician, you will assist Veterinarians in all aspects of the clinic including surgery, laboratory diagnostics, fluid therapy, administration of medications, and client education all while championing AHS' core values of innovation, compassion, and excellence. You will work alongside the team to ensure high levels of patient care. You will be a relationship builder who collaborates with veterinarians, veterinarian technicians, and department leaders to solve problems and implement positive changes.
Job Requirements:
- High school diploma OR GED required.
- Two years experience working as a veterinary technician at a full service clinic or hospital required.
- Must be able to assist veterinarians in all aspects of AHS' wellness clinic including managing medical appointments, radiology, ultrasound, surgery, laboratory diagnostics, fluid therapy, urgent care as necessary, the administration of prescribed medications, client education and clinic asepsis.
- Must assist veterinarians and technicians in the evaluation, surgery, and recovery for patients.
- Must be able to perform anesthesia, prep, fluid therapy, laboratory procedures, injections, and medication.
- Proficient in radiology positioning.
- Proficient with monitoring vital signs of sedated and anesthetized patients in preoperative, operative, and post-operative phases.
- Proficient in laboratory testing and IDEXX/Antech machines.
- Ability to intubate animals, place intravenous catheters, perform venipuncture, and administer fluids as needed.
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. 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.
Employee Values:
All AHS employees are expected to uphold the values of Innovation, Compassion, and Excellence.
Additional Information:
The Arizona Humane Society is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a participant in the E-Verify program.
Ready to Join our team and make a difference every day?
Please apply with our quick 3 minute job application at Careers - Arizona Humane Society
Must pass pre-employment drug and background screening to be compliant with DEA requirements for dispensing controlled drugs.