Veterinary Technician II - Community Clinic

Arizona Humane Society • Phoenix, AZ

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Veterinary Technician II - Community Clinic The Arizona Humane Society is looking for a dedicated full-time Veterinary Technician to join our non-profit veterinary clinic at our Nina Mason Pulliam South Mountain Campus with a schedule option of Monday and Tuesday 7 AM – 6 PM and Friday and Saturday 7 AM – 6 PM. If you are a talented veterinary medical professional who is passionate about executing excellent patient care, please continue to read more now. 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 Got student loans? Employment with AHS may qualify you for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program! Discounts on veterinary services and other pet perks! A Day in the Life: As a veterinary technician, you will assist Veterinarians in all aspects of the clinic including surgery, laboratory diagnostics, fluid therapy, administration of medications, and client education all while championing AHS' core values of innovation, compassion, and excellence. You will work alongside the team to ensure high levels of patient care. You will be a relationship builder who collaborates with veterinarians, veterinarian technicians, and department leaders to solve problems and implement positive changes.

Requirements

• High school diploma OR GED
• Completion of a veterinary technician program OR 2 years of experience at a veterinary hospital or clinic.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must be able to assist veterinarians in all aspects of AHS' medical services including surgery, laboratory diagnostics, fluid therapy, emergency care as necessary, the administration of prescribed medications, education and clinic asepsis.
• Must be proficient with TPR, vaccine administration, implanting microchips, performing anesthesia, prep, fluid therapy, laboratory procedures, injections, and medication.
• Ability to monitor vital signs of sedated and anesthetized patients in preoperative, operative, and post-operative phases.
• Ability to intubate animals, place intravenous catheters, perform venipuncture, and administer fluids as needed.
• Must possess excellent internal and external customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist Veterinarians in all aspects of the clinic including surgery, laboratory diagnostics, fluid therapy, administration of medications, and client education
• Work alongside the team to ensure high levels of patient care.
• Collaborate with veterinarians, veterinarian technicians, and department leaders to solve problems and implement positive changes.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees