Veterinary Technician II - Shelter Surgery

Arizona Humane Society • Phoenix, AZ

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Veterinary Technician II-Shelter Surgery The Arizona Humane Society is looking for a full time Shelter Surgery Vet Tech to join our high-volume spay and neuter department at our Papago Park Campus Monday through Friday. Our shelter surgery team plays a critical role in ensuring every animal receives compassionate, high quality medical care. Paws Up For Great Benefits! Competitive salary Generous PTO program Up to 8 paid holidays per year 401(k) with employer contribution Medical, Dental and Vision Plans Discounts on veterinary services and other pet perks! Got student loans? Employment with AHS may qualify you for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program! A Day in the Life: The Shelter Surgery Veterinary Technician will be responsible for assisting veterinarians in all aspects of AHS' Spay/Neuter initiatives including surgery, laboratory diagnostics, fluid therapy, emergency care as necessary, and the administration of prescribed medications. As a Shelter Surgery Veterinary Technician you will assist in surgery prep, induction, monitoring, and recovering as needed and work with veterinarians and other departments to ensure optimal animal care and flow.

Requirements

• High schooldiploma or GED required.
• At least 2 years of experience in a veterinary clinic/hospital setting required.
• Completion of a veterinary technician program preferred, experience may substitute for education.
• Must know phlebotomy, immunology, parasitology, endocrinology and pharmacology.
• Safe and humane animal handling skills are required.
• Must be proficient in anesthesiology.
• Provide excellent patient care in all perioperative phases for up to 50 cats and/or dogs per day.
• Must be able to function in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

• Completion of a veterinary technician program preferred, experience may substitute for education.

Responsibilities

• assisting veterinarians in all aspects of AHS' Spay/Neuter initiatives including surgery, laboratory diagnostics, fluid therapy, emergency care as necessary, and the administration of prescribed medications.
• assist in surgery prep, induction, monitoring, and recovering as needed
• work with veterinarians and other departments to ensure optimal animal care and flow.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Generous PTO program
• Up to 8 paid holidays per year
• 401(k) with employer contribution
• Medical, Dental and Vision Plans
• Discounts on veterinary services and other pet perks!
• Employment with AHS may qualify you for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program!

What This Job Offers

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