Veterinary Technician

Join Our Team at Aspen Veterinary Clinic in Scenic Flagstaff, Arizona!

Join Aspen Veterinary Clinic in beautiful Flagstaff, AZ, where we prioritize exceptional patient care, client service, and work-life balance. If you're passionate about veterinary pet care and enjoy outdoor activities, this is the perfect opportunity for you. Our supportive and knowledgeable team is dedicated to practicing comprehensive, progressive veterinary medicine and providing exceptional client service. Come help us make a positive difference in the lives of pets and their owners, and see why we have been “Flagstaff’s Favorite Vet” for over 50 years!

Mission Statement:

"To practice comprehensive, progressive veterinary medicine utilizing the highest standards of patient care, while providing exceptional client service through a supportive, knowledgeable, and caring team."

Core Values:

• Hospitality: Exceeding expectations in meeting clients’ needs and the needs of their pets.
• Integrity: Making all decisions with the patient’s best interest at heart.
• Excellence: Committed to continuous personal and professional development to provide outstanding veterinary care.
• Collaboration: Pursuing knowledge through collaboration to enhance the care of our patients.

Why Choose Aspen Veterinary Clinic:

• Positive Team Culture: We love what we do! We foster a positive team culture with respectful leadership, open communication, and dedication to the wellness of our entire team.
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a 4-day work week for a healthier work-life balance.
• Competitive Compensation: We offer competitive pay, vacation days, personal days, and a 401K program with a 3% match.
• Onsite Training: Comprehensive training program with mentorship.
• Healthcare Benefits: Including health insurance reimbursement.
• Employee Support: We provide after-hours call-in bonuses, mental health assistance, and discounted veterinary services.
• Continuing Education: Access to a wide array of continuing education opportunities, including assistance in obtaining your CVT.
• Top Rated AAHA Accredited: Demonstrating our commitment to excellence.

Established Mixed Animal Practice:

We serve a diverse patient population, with approximately 80% companion animal patients (including exotics) and 20% large animal patients, primarily horses. Our services include internal medicine, orthopedic and soft tissue surgery, dentistry, therapeutic laser, equine sports medicine and lameness, equine surgery and dentistry, as well as livestock and small ruminant services. We have comprehensive diagnostic capabilities including in-house laboratory, companion and large animal digital radiography, ultrasound, endoscopy, and more.

Ideal Candidate:

The ideal candidate is dedicated to providing exceptional service and care to our clients and their pets while embodying our core values of hospitality, integrity, collaboration, and excellence. Successful applicants will be solution-based team players who maintain professionalism, show accountability, possess a “can-do” attitude and contribute to a positive team culture.

Key Responsibilities:

Team Collaboration and Training:

• Work collaboratively with veterinarians, veterinary assistants, and other team members to provide comprehensive care.
• Train and mentor veterinary assistants, sharing knowledge and expertise.
• Maintain open communication with doctors and team members to ensure smooth workflow and patient care.

Client Communication and Support:

• Make clients feel welcome and comfortable, providing compassionate and empathetic support.
• Communicate effectively with clients, explaining treatment plans and answering questions.
• Go above and beyond to assist clients and ensure their satisfaction.

Patient Care and Treatments:

• Perform patient treatments, including administering medications, injections, and vaccinations.
• Set up and maintain IV catheters for fluid therapy and medication administration.
• Provide compassionate care and comfort to hospitalized patients.

Animal Handling and Care:

• Handle animals with care and compassion, ensuring their safety and well-being.
• Have experience and proficiency in handling a variety of small animal species. Experience handling horses, exotics, and livestock preferred.
• Ability to safely restrain patients.

Laboratory Procedures:

• Conduct laboratory tests, including phlebotomy, sample collection, and analysis.
• Prepare samples for testing and accurately record and report results.
• Maintain knowledge of laboratory procedures and equipment.

Anesthesia Management:

• Assist with anesthesia induction, monitoring, and recovery for a variety of animal species.
• Ensure the safety and well-being of patients throughout the anesthesia process.
• Be available for on-call anesthesia duties as required.

Large Animal and On Call Duties:

• Experience with equine and large animal patients strongly preferred
• Ability to rotate after hours on-call duties with other technicians (large animal only-call in bonus provided)

Qualifications:

• Ability to work well in a team environment and collaborate effectively with colleagues and doctors.
• Punctual, reliable, and willing to go above and beyond to help patients and clients.
• Compassionate, empathetic, and patient-centered approach to care.
• Excellent communication and client interaction skills.
• Strong phlebotomy skills and laboratory knowledge.
• Proficiency in anesthesia induction, monitoring, and recovery.
• Willing to work weekends
• Experience working in a mixed animal practice is desirable.
• Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) preferred.

If you're ready to join a supportive team where you can make a difference in the lives of animals and their owners while enjoying all that Flagstaff has to offer, apply now! We look forward to welcoming you to our Aspen Veterinary Clinic team.

Job Type: Full-time

Base Pay: $22.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan

Work Location: In person

Salary : $22 - $25