Veterinary Technician

Desert Veterinary Medical Specialists is the leader in providing internal medicine, cardiology, and radiology specialty care throughout the Greater Phoenix Valley. We act in partnership with primary care providers to deliver the highest level of medical care available to our shared patients. As an extended resource of our referral hospitals, we practice in a respectful and collaborative manner. Our team of specialists and support personnel offers exceptional personalized service where the needs of the patient and their families are always the primary focus. The ideal candidate must understand the opportunities and challenges of a relationship and service-based veterinary referral practice.

Core Values:

INNOVATION – We will strive to discover and share knowledge that will continuously improve the veterinary profession.

EXCELLENCE – At DVMS our standard is excellence in all that we do and the way in which  we do it.

COMPASSION – The spirit of all of our relationships will be driven by compassion.

PATIENT CARE – We are committed to providing compassionate, ethical and quality care  to our patients. We treat them as if they are members of our own families.

INTEGRITY – We will conduct ourselves in a manner that will instill confidence and trust in all of our interactions

SERVICE – Service is the cornerstone of DVMS. We will strive to meet and exceed the expectations of the community we serve.

DVMS Mission Statement:

The mission of Desert Veterinary Medical Specialists is to provide the highest quality of Internal Medicine, Cardiology, and Radiology services to our patients and the people who love them.

Description: Veterinary Technicians at Desert Veterinary Medical Specialists (DVMS) are essential members of our patient care team, working alongside board-certified specialists to deliver exceptional medical care in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. This position involves direct patient handling, advanced diagnostic support, and procedural assistance within the technician’s assigned specialty department.

The ideal candidate is compassionate, detail-oriented, and thrives in a team that prioritizes communication, precision, and excellence in specialty veterinary medicine.

Key Responsibilities:

Patient Care & Technical Support

• Utilize safe and compassionate restraint techniques when handling patients during exams, diagnostics, and procedures.
• Administer medications and other therapies through various techniques (i.e. oral, subcutaneous, intramuscular, and intravenous)as directed by the attending veterinarian.
• Monitor and recover patients under sedation or anesthesia per department protocols.
• Be prepared to assist in an emergency situation(i.e. triage, CPR, and anesthetic complications).
• Maintain accurate and detailed patient records including patient history, SOAP notes, prescription documentation, client communication, etc.
• Assist with and perform diagnostics such as blood draws, urine collection, radiographs, blood pressure, and ECGs

• Assist with advanced imaging, catheter placement, diagnostic sample collection, and other procedures.

Procedural Assistance

• Prepare, breakdown, and clean exam rooms and procedure area.
• Ensure proper maintenance and handling of medical equipment.
• Follow all sterile techniques and aseptic protocols during procedures.
• Communicate procedure plans and patient updates to team members.

Departmental Operations

• Maintain cleanliness, organization, and readiness of treatment areas and exam rooms.
• Carefully handle medications and supplies, assist with restocking, and notify leadership of inventory needs.
• Accurately fulfill prescription requests by filling medications in hospital, electronic submissions, and verbally communicating with outside pharmacies.
• Support smooth daily flow by proactively identifying and addressing delays or bottlenecks.
• Uphold clinic policies and safety protocols (OSHA, DEA, AAHA standards).

Communication & Coordination

• Use varying communication methods to communicate clearly and professionally with clients regarding obtaining patient history, relaying discharge instructions, medication administration, and care requirements.
• Support doctors in delivering patient updates and answering client questions when appropriate.
• Maintain a professional and supportive demeanor during stressful or emotional interactions.
• Represent the practice professionally when interacting with clients, referring hospitals and departments, vendors, and co-workers.

How You Will Succeed:

• Be a self-starter and actively engage in problem-solving and problem-identifying.
• Be receptive to feedback and able to take directions from veterinarians and hospital leadership.
• Have strong organization, time management, and attention to detail.
• Communicate clearly and effectively by having strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Have a compassionate attitude toward patients, clients, and coworkers while maintaining professionalism under pressure. 
• Be a team player willing to learn new techniques and cross-train to provide support in other areas of the hospital.
• Be comfortable working with animals of various species and breeds, and in varying states of health and temperament.

Qualifications:

Education:

• Highschool Graduate or equivalent.
• Licensed/Certified Veterinary Technician in Arizona. (Preferred)

Experience:

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a veterinary technician in a veterinary hospital. (Required)
• 1-2 years of experience in a specialty or emergency veterinary hospital. (Preferred)

Physical Requirements:

• Able to lift at least 40 pounds.
• Able to remain active by sitting, walking, and standing for long periods of time.
• Able to bend at the waist and knees.
• Able to work well under pressure and at high levels of stress.
• Exposure to supplies commonly used in a hospital setting such as anesthetic gases and radiation within appropriate OSHA standards.

• Capable of working full shifts on-site, including occasional extended hours during emergencies or procedural delays.