Veterinary Technician

South Valley Equine•Gilbert, AZ

10d•$16 - $18•Onsite

About The Position

This role will facilitate efficiency and safety for all procedures. They will support the veterinarians in many facets of providing top-level care for patients and be cohesive members of the veterinary care team. They ensure safety, cleanliness, and accuracy for best patient outcomes. The technician plays an essential role in delivering care and monitoring patients after hours.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from doctors, staff, and clients.
Ability to communicate empathy to clients regarding sensitive subjects related to their and/or their animal’s experience at AZE. Ability to work patiently with distressed, frustrated, and disgruntled clients. Ability to show compassion to clients in various emotional states.
Above average typing skills (50 WPM).
Ability to act independently but also be able to take direction from others
Multi-task in a busy environment
Work well in a team setting and communicate in a professional manner with colleagues and clients
Willingness to continually learn varied and advanced skills
Be reliable, punctual and have the ability to adapt to various situations
Anticipate the veterinarian’s needs
Ability to work effectively in an environment with exposure to dirt, dust, pollen, chemicals, animal hair, and other particulates
Flexibility with schedule to start early, stay late, perform on-call duty, weekend work as needed
Ability to identify and communicate after-hours emergency situations to doctors and senior staff
Must have equine experience and handling skills. (minimum of 2 years)

Nice To Haves

Basic understanding of core vaccinations, deworming schedules, common equine diseases and behaviors and basic lab tests is preferred but not required.
Basic experience with and knowledge of horses and the equine culture.
Internet, Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word and Excel preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Support veterinarians during lameness exams, emergencies, and procedures
Assist with radiography, ultrasound, and endoscopy procedures
Prepare, operate, and maintain diagnostic equipment in the field
Safely handle and restrain equine patients independently for treatments, exams, appointments, and imaging procedures
Follow detailed instructions for feeding and care of all patients
Monitor patient status during procedures and treatments
Obtain accurate vitals on all patients
Perform blood draws and venipuncture for IV catheters
Perform proper catheter care and administration
Maintain clean stalls and patient areas
Set up, administer, and record fluid therapy
Set up surgical suite, assist during surgeries, clear and clean suite after procedures
Use proper sterile technique to perform surgical scrubs
Clean, maintain, sterilize instruments and equipment utilizing autoclave and gas sterilization
Ensure surgical scrubs and drapes are laundered in a timely manner
Handle lab specimens appropriately
Process and submit diagnostic samples
Prepare and dispense medications accurately
Run in-house bloodwork and report results accurately
Maintain clean and well stocked treatment areas
Report stock levels throughout facility to inventory manager
Manage inventory and maintain veterinary vehicles
Ensure equipment readiness for daily farm calls
Restrain horses of varying behaviors and training levels for in field procedures (dentals, lameness, reproductive work, x-rays, etc.)
Professional customer communications both in person and via phone/email
Accurately enter and manage patient records and treatment notes
Be available for overnight and weekend on-call shifts; a minimum of one night a week and one weekend a month.
Report to clinic within one hour of receiving notification
Promptly respond by text or call to all work communications while on call