Animal Health Technician
About The Position
Are you a passionate animal advocate looking to serve your community and provide extraordinary medical care to the shelter animals of Maricopa County? We are seeking an individual to join our team of dedicated technicians, who will help us deliver optimal and humane medical care to the animals in our care. As an Animal Health Technician, you will assist in providing proper medical and preventive treatments, as well as appropriate housing, for our shelter animals. This position requires the employee to be in the office and or customer-facing for all hours worked. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to support our shelter and your community! Apply today! Please Note: This position is based at the East Shelter Clinic (1920 S. Lewis St., Mesa, AZ 85201) and requires flexibility to work at the West Shelter Clinic (2500 S. 27th Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85009) as operational needs require.
Requirements
- One year of experience treating and handling animals in a veterinary clinic, humane society, or similar animal care facility
- High School Diploma or GED
- Candidates must be flexible and able to work all shifts, including starting as early as 5 am and finishing as late as 7 pm, working weekends and holidays.
- Employees can be assigned to any shift, with any combination of days off, determined by the Department's needs
Nice To Haves
- Experience as a veterinary technician at a high-volume spay/neuter clinic or animal shelter
- Completion of a certified curriculum in veterinary technician/assisting
Responsibilities
- Participate in high-volume/high-quality surgery at MCACC by restraining animals for pre-operative exams, inducing animals, preparing animals for surgery, monitoring anesthesia, monitoring recovery, and maintaining surgical cleanliness in the surgical suit
- Provide prescribed medication and perform treatments on shelter animals
- Administer vaccinations and implant microchips into animals
- Clean, disinfect, and maintain the clinic and job-related equipment according to established disease control protocols
- Complete data entries and maintain detailed and accurate animal health records
- Survey the shelter population to identify animals in need of medical attention, grooming, or sterilization
- Assist staff veterinarians with various procedures, including euthanasia and emergency situations
- Educate adopters on appropriate medical care, including post-operative instructions and annual vaccinations
- Deliver quality customer service to clients, volunteers, and staff while actively promoting our mission, services, programs, and events
- Perform routine clinical laboratory tests, including fecal flotations, skin scrapes, and urine cytology
Benefits
- Work with a greater purpose
- Tuition reimbursement
- Exceptional work-life balance
- Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
- Child care benefits, including access to our on-site center, Maricopa County Kids Club , dedicated to serving Maricopa County families exclusively
- Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
- Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave
- Extensive wellness program, including healthcare premium discounts
- Employee discounts for goods and services
- Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
