24/7 Emergency Vet Blood Bank Technician

Ethos Veterinary Health; Gilbert (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Paid time off and leave

Disability coverage

Life insurance

Retirement savings options

CE allowance and professional dev

Job summary

ARISE Veterinary Center, a 24-hour emergency and specialty hospital, seeks a Veterinary Blood Bank Technician to support in-house blood banking and transfusion services. You will work with veterinarians and specialists to provide safe blood products for canine and feline patients, ensuring donor welfare and accurate records.

The role offers exposure to blood typing, crossmatching, component processing, and donor program growth in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Current CVT, RVT, or LVT certification/licensure is required.
• Experience with dogs and cats in a veterinary setting is essential.
• Strong skills in venipuncture, phlebotomy, restraint, and laboratory safety.
• Extensive experience with sedation and anesthesia for small animals.
• Ability to maintain detailed medical, laboratory, and inventory records.
• Excellent communication and client service abilities.
• Flexibility to work days, nights, weekends, and varying hours.

Responsibilities

• Screen donor animals for blood donor eligibility and monitor them during donation.
• Perform venipuncture, collect and process whole blood into components.
• Conduct blood typing, crossmatching, and hematocrit testing.
• Recruit and schedule canine and feline blood donors; coordinate donor program.
• Maintain blood product inventory, storage, labeling, and transport readiness.
• Educate clients about donation requirements and donor care.
• Support ED and specialty services as needed; collaborate with clinical teams.

Skills

Dog & cat donor experience

Venipuncture & phlebotomy

Animal restraint & low-stress handling

Laboratory safety & QA

Record keeping & documentation

Communication with clients

Independence with teamwork

Flexibility to work all shifts

Sedation & anesthesia knowledge

Care of donors & donor welfare

Physical stamina to lift up to 50 lbs

Education

CVT/RVT/LVT certification/licensure

Tools

Blood bank equipment

Blood typing & crossmatching tools

Job description

ARISE Veterinary Center, a 24-hour emergency and specialty hospital, seeks a Veterinary Blood Bank Technician to support in-house blood banking and transfusion services. You will work with veterinarians and specialists to provide safe blood products for canine and feline patients, ensuring donor welfare and accurate records.

The role offers exposure to blood typing, crossmatching, component processing, and donor program growth in a fast-paced environment.