Veterinary Technician

South Valley Equine•Gilbert, AZ

42d•Onsite

About The Position

The Veterinary Technician duties are to assist veterinarians with clinical and clerical tasks while providing the best patient care. Have a strong work ethic, and a desire to help improve the health of our patients.

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

Assist veterinarian with procedures and treatments as needed.
Daily patient care, prep, and administration of PO, IV, and IM medications.
Maintain proper documentation in the electronic and written medical record.
Accurate obtaining and storage of in and out of house laboratory samples.
Efficient and accurate use of in-house laboratory equipment.
On call Duties are required, up to 1 weeknight (M-F), in addition to weekend rotation (every 3-4 weekends) and observed holidays.
Required to live within 1 hour of the clinic for “on call”.
Taking of x-rays, (holding the horse, holding the plate and taking of the x-ray)
Holding horses in our Bone Scan and MRI rooms.
Prepping for surgeries, maintaining a clean and safe surgery suite, cleaning up after the surgeries.
Trotting and jogging horses during lameness exams.
Proper care and maintenance of instruments and equipment.
Keep the clinic clean and presentable.
General barn maintenance includes, but is not limited to stall cleaning, feeding, and watering.
Maintain a professional physical appearance and attitude.
Interact with clients in a professional manner.
Self-motivated and able to work alone as needed.