Mobile Medical Unit Technician - Pima Animal Care Center

Pima County•Tucson, AZ

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About The Position

Pima Animal Care Center is hiring an experienced clinic technician to support Karen's Karing Van (KKV), its mobile medical unit. KKV provides complimentary wellness checks, vaccinations, microchipping, and spay/neuter services to underserved communities in Pima County. The role involves compassionate customer service and veterinary care in a fast-paced environment. Training takes place at the Pima Animal Care Center shelter clinic, and events are held throughout Pima County. Events often last 12–14 hours and include weekends. The position performs animal care and clinic support duties, including health checks, triage, treatment, medication administration under veterinary direction, documentation, sanitation, and support for euthanasia procedures. Duties may vary according to departmental needs and supervisor direction. The position is classified as Animal Care Technician II, with a hiring pay of $19.74 per hour, and is open until filled. The first application review is scheduled for 11/13/2026.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED and six months of experience in a veterinary clinic or a position involving animal handling; OR completion of a veterinary technician or veterinary assistant certification; OR current enrollment in a clinical internship or externship. Relevant education or experience from an accredited college or university may be substituted.
Alternatively, one year of experience working for Pima County as an Animal Care Technician I, Animal Care Response Technician, or a closely related position as determined by the department head.
A valid driver's license is required at application; a valid Arizona driver's license is required at appointment.
Applicants must show proof of rabies immunization or receive the rabies vaccine before employment. Employees must receive the full pre-exposure rabies immunization series within nine months of appointment, with recommended boosters during employment unless medically excused or unable to develop immunity.
Ability to lift, carry, and push or pull up to 100 pounds maximum and 50 pounds frequently.
Ability to bend, crawl, kneel, reach, squat, stoop, grasp, and perform fine motor tasks.
Ability to hear and communicate in noisy environments, in person, by phone, and by radio; depth perception and peripheral vision are required.
Must pass applicable post-offer background screening and a post-offer physical and/or drug screen; post-offer proof of immunizations and/or TB screening is also required.
Qualifying education and experience must be documented in the application.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in English and Spanish.
At least three months of experience assisting with surgery in a veterinary setting.
At least three months of experience providing triage care to dogs and cats in a veterinary setting.

Responsibilities

Check incoming animals for obvious health problems and injuries.
Ensure humane treatment of animals at PACC.
Ensure incoming-animal documentation is accurate and complete.
Assist with administering medication to sick animals as prescribed and directed by a veterinarian.
Clean and sanitize cages, kennels, floors, walls, windows, equipment, and treatment areas.
Assist with animal euthanasia, following safety protocols for the use and maintenance of DEA Schedule II drugs.
Review and organize documents; create records; and enter and retrieve information using automated systems.
Prepare and update files, logs, status records, and other documentation, and perform required purges.
Assist in maintaining accountability of scheduled drugs.
Administer necessary treatment in accordance with veterinarian directions.
Perform animal triage and treatment.
Perform daily health checks on impounded animals and document pertinent animal health data.
Prepare and process euthanized, potentially rabid animals for laboratory analysis.
Collect and dispose of dead animals according to shelter procedures and health codes.
Provide veterinary care and customer service at mobile-unit events across Pima County.