Veterinary Lab Technician

Ethos Veterinary Health•Gilbert, AZ

2d•$18 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

AVECCC is a 24-hour veterinary emergency and critical care (AVECCC) hospital in Gilbert, AZ. We have the most skilled doctors in the state and provide significantly complex treatments in the western US. The teams in this department work closely with our critical care team to provide the highest quality care to our patients. The hospital provides an opportunity to work with state-of-the-art technology including, but not limited to, CT, MRI, and ultrasound. AVECCC is an organization that prides itself on its core values to drive a dynamic culture. We offer a unique training program that offers many opportunities to learn and grow from Technician Assistant to our Senior Veterinary Technicians, shift leads, supervisors, and managers. AVECCC has a commitment to health and wellness, not only for our patients, but also for our staff. To help manage burnout and compassion fatigue, employees have access to an onsite social worker dedicated to their personal wellness. AVECCC offers a competitive compensation package to include but not limited to: CE allowance, full health benefit packages, 401K with a company match, employee pet discounts, and Paid Time Off. AVECCC is partnered with NVA Compassion First (NVA-CF), the largest private owner of freestanding veterinary hospitals in North America with over 1300 locations worldwide. NVA Compassion First is rapidly growing and competes in a $25 billion industry. Learn more about us at http://www.nvaonline.com Job Purpose: To perform non-imaging diagnostic tests with specialized equipment including but not limited to hematology, chemistry, urinalysis, and microscopy. This will also include management of lab samples from multiple departments, reviewing accuracy of test results, entering results manually into medical results, processing, and packaging tests to be sent to reference laboratories. To keep the laboratory running efficiently to ensure accurate and quick results for all hospital departments.

Requirements

Ability to operate IDEXX lab machines
Sorting, tracking, and processing in house and outside lab samples.
Demonstrate some technical skills with training including (but not limited to): Appropriate sample handling of sample collection, as well as Routine use and maintenance of laboratory equipment.
Create and maintain client/patient records.
Maintain appropriate facility records and logs in compliance with regulatory guidelines and company policies.
Ability to deliver client education regarding laboratory testing.
Respect and protect the confidentiality of client and patient information.
Demonstrate excellent customer service and communication skills.
Interact professionally with clients and fellow staff members.
Must be a team player and be able to interact professionally with members of the medical treatment team.
Handle emergency situations efficiently and calmly.
Participate in regular team meetings and ad hoc committees within the company.
Participate in rounds to ensure continuity of care for patients.
Ensure cleanliness of facility including cleaning kennels, laundry, mopping and cleaning of hospital (lobby, exam rooms, treatment areas, etc.).
Other tasks assigned by laboratory supervisor or Hospital Director.

Nice To Haves

Completion of an accredited veterinary technology program, related animal health science degree or degree in laboratory science.
Extensive veterinary clinical experience or laboratory experience in lieu of formal education.
Computer proficiency required.
Ability to multitask.
Knowledge of medical terminology.
Punctual.
Works well with others.
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
Must be able to work holidays and weekends.
High School Diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

Perform non-imaging diagnostic tests with specialized equipment including but not limited to hematology, chemistry, urinalysis, and microscopy.
Manage lab samples from multiple departments.
Review accuracy of test results.
Enter results manually into medical results.
Process and package tests to be sent to reference laboratories.
Keep the laboratory running efficiently to ensure accurate and quick results for all hospital departments.
Operate IDEXX lab machines.
Sort, track, and process in-house and outside lab samples.
Perform routine use and maintenance of laboratory equipment.
Create and maintain client/patient records.
Maintain appropriate facility records and logs in compliance with regulatory guidelines and company policies.
Deliver client education regarding laboratory testing.
Respect and protect the confidentiality of client and patient information.
Demonstrate excellent customer service and communication skills.
Interact professionally with clients and fellow staff members.
Be a team player and interact professionally with members of the medical treatment team.
Handle emergency situations efficiently and calmly.
Participate in regular team meetings and ad hoc committees within the company.
Participate in rounds to ensure continuity of care for patients.
Ensure cleanliness of facility including cleaning kennels, laundry, mopping and cleaning of hospital (lobby, exam rooms, treatment areas, etc.).
Other tasks assigned by laboratory supervisor or Hospital Director.