Credentialed Veterinary Technician

AmeriVet•Pinetop-Lakeside, AZ

25d•$25 - $29

About The Position

AmeriVet is seeking a full-time Credentialed Veterinary Technician to join its veterinary hospital in Pinetop-Lakeside, Arizona. The role improves patient care by assisting veterinarians with medical care and treatment, monitoring hospitalized pets, preparing prescriptions, performing routine in-house laboratory work, educating clients, and assisting with surgery. Technicians conduct patient assessments, administer anesthesia, perform procedures and treatments, and handle technical and administrative work to support veterinarian efficiency. They maintain high standards of patient care and communicate with veterinarians, hospital personnel, and clients to ensure patients receive appropriate care. The position requires a flexible, friendly, and organized approach to changing client and coworker needs. The technician must prioritize and multitask, think creatively, and respond calmly to emergencies, including leading others through necessary tasks. They communicate confidence in the quality of care and recommendations, help clients understand the value of services, and provide direction and motivation to coworkers. The role includes patient care and handling, exam-room assistance, medical records, diagnostics and laboratory procedures, treatments, medication preparation and dispensing, safety practices, surgical assistance, hospitalized-patient care, client relations, facility maintenance, and other hospital duties. Pay is $25–$29 per hour depending on experience. Relocation assistance is available.

Requirements

Credentialed Veterinary Technician (CVT).
At least two years of recent experience in a veterinary practice or medical environment, with increasing responsibilities.
Ability to perform routine veterinary medical procedures, including collecting samples, drawing blood, administering vaccines and anesthetic induction drugs, and monitoring and maintaining patients under anesthesia.
Ability to maintain clear and accurate records and charge clients for all products and services rendered.
Ability to properly restrain patients.
Knowledge of the spelling and meaning of commonly used veterinary medical terminology and procedures.
Ability to complete assigned tasks within the allotted time without direct supervision.
Demonstrated empathy toward clients and respect and compassion for animals.
Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
Commitment to outstanding client service.
Ability to lift 40 pounds without assistance and more than 40 pounds with assistance.
Ability to stay on task and work energetically for an entire shift, sometimes exceeding 10 hours per day.

Responsibilities

Maintain and use appropriate veterinary medical knowledge; keep up with hospital programs, products, services, over-the-counter products, and required continuing education.
Provide compassionate patient care, monitor patients, alert veterinarians to changes, recognize contagious diseases, administer medications, and provide basic emergency care, CPR, and intensive care as needed.
Safely and compassionately restrain, handle, cage, and transport animals, including fractious and fearful animals.
Assist veterinarians with examinations and manage exam-room flow, including reviewing records, taking patient histories and measurements, collecting samples, preparing medications and vaccines, gathering instruments, and documenting services.
Maintain accurate medical records, admit and release patients, complete paperwork, invoice clients, and set visit reminders.
Perform routine in-house laboratory procedures; collect, prepare, and handle specimens; prepare specimens for outside laboratories and obtain results; monitor and order lab supplies.
Take, develop, and maintain radiographs using proper techniques and positioning.
Perform routine suture removals, nail trims, and weight checks; apply bandages and splints; sterilize instruments; prepare patients; and administer injections as directed.
Prepare and dispense medications, calculate dosages, prepare labels, document controlled drugs when required, and ensure medications and charges are recorded in patient records.
Follow OSHA and hospital safety guidelines for hazardous materials, radiographs, controlled drugs, and animal handling.
Clean, pack, and autoclave surgical materials; maintain operating-room supplies; monitor anesthesia; assist with surgery and dentistry; administer intravenous fluids; monitor vital signs and oxygen saturation; and place and maintain urinary catheters.
Admit and discharge hospitalized patients on veterinarian orders, administer medications, support kennel rotations, treat routine surgical patients, document services, organize patient-status lists, and communicate patient needs during staff handoffs.
Communicate professionally with clients about pet medical status, preventive care, vaccination requirements, laboratory procedures, treatment plans, fees, policies, and medication administration; follow up with clients and schedule rechecks as appropriate.
Educate clients using handouts and other materials; recommend appropriate products and services; and promote the practice’s programs and services.
Clean and maintain exam rooms, treatment and laboratory areas, public areas, medical equipment, and supplies.
Follow hospital policies and work schedules; maintain a professional and positive manner; assist coworkers; organize work; and manage time and multiple tasks effectively.
Attend departmental and staff meetings, answer the phone when the Client Service Representative cannot answer by the third ring, and unpack, price, check, and rotate medical supplies.
Ensure products and literature are identified with labels.