Animal Health Technician

Maricopa County • Mesa, AZ

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Are you ready to provide extraordinary medical care to our shelter population? Do you have the compassion and enthusiasm to assist our veterinarians in analyzing disease and performing surgery? We are looking for someone to join our team of dedicated technicians and help us deliver optimal and humane medical services to the animals in our care. As an Animal Health Technician, you will assist in providing appropriate medical and preventive treatments and assist our veterinarians in performing various surgical procedures. This position requires the employee to be on-site and or customer-facing for all hours worked. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to support our shelter and your community! Apply today!

Requirements

• One year of experience in the care and treatment of animals at a veterinary clinic, animal hospital, or with a public or private agency
• 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
• Must be willing and able to participate on the euthanasia team as required

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 suite
• 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
• Involved in and will perform humane euthanasia of animals when required, in accordance with departmental policies, procedures, and established protocols

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement
• Exceptional work-life balance
• Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
• Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
• Child care benefits, including access to our on-site center Maricopa County Kids Club , dedicated to serving Maricopa County families
• Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave
• Extensive wellness program, including an incentive
• Enrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System, a defined retirement benefit requiring an 11.98% contribution rate per paycheck that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED