Animal Health Triage Technician

Maricopa County (AZ) • Phoenix, AZ

28d • $21 - $31 • Onsite

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 looking for someone to join our team of dedicated technicians to help us deliver optimal and humane medical services to the animals in our care. As an Animal Health Triage Technician, you will assist in providing proper medicinal and preventative treatments and appropriate housing for our shelter animals. This position requires the employee in 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!

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 5:00 a.m. and finishing as late as 7:00 p.m., as well as working weekends and holidays. Employees can be assigned to any shift, with any combination of days off, determined by the Department's needs
• Must possess or have the ability to obtain by the time of hire a valid Arizona Driver's License

Nice To Haves

• Experience as a veterinary technician
• Completion of a certified curriculum in veterinary technician/assisting

Responsibilities

• Receive animals into the shelter, making certain the animal is scanned for identification, information is entered into the database accurately, and an identifying photograph is taken. Maintain detailed and accurate animal medical records
• Perform vaccine administration and flea and tick preventative application, routine clinical laboratory testing, including SNAP Parvo
• Administer prescribed medications and boosters and perform treatments on shelter animals
• Clean, disinfect, and maintain the work area and job-related equipment according to established disease control protocols
• Survey the shelter population to identify animals in need of medical attention, grooming, or sterilization
• Provide quality customer service to clients, volunteers, and staff while actively promoting our mission, services, programs, and events
• Educate adopters on appropriate medical care, including post-operative instructions and annual vaccinations
• Provide emergency treatment in life-threatening situations to sustain life as directed by staff veterinarians and perform follow-up treatment as prescribed
• Assist staff veterinarians with various procedures, including euthanasia and emergency situations

Benefits

• Work with a greater purpose
• 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 exclusively
• Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave
• Extensive wellness program, including healthcare premium discounts
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees