Mobile Medical Unit Technician - Pima Animal Care Center

Pima County; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Pima Animal Care Center is seeking an experienced Animal Care Technician II to join Karen's Karing Van and provide veterinary support across Pima County. The role involves health checks, vaccinations, microchips, and kind customer service in a fast-paced mobile unit setting.

Training will take place at the shelter clinic, with weekend events and long shifts. A valid driver license, ability to lift up to 100 lbs, and detailed documentation are required for this role.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED, or completion of veterinary technician/assistant certification.
• Experience in a veterinary clinic or animal handling preferred.
• Currently enrolled in a clinical internship/externship may apply.

Responsibilities

• Check incoming animals for health problems or injuries.
• Administer medications under veterinarian direction.
• Maintain sanitary conditions and document health data.
• Assist in euthanasia following safety protocols.
• Support daily health checks and triage as needed.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High school diploma or GED

Vet technician/vet assistant certification

Clinical internship/externship

Job description

Job Description Summary

Department - Pima Animal Care Center. Job Description OPEN UNTIL FILLED. Job Type: Classified. Job Classification: 5864 - Animal Care Technician II. Salary Grade: 4. Hiring Pay: $19.74 Per Hour. The first review of applications will be on 11/13/2026. Pima Animal Care Center (PACC) is looking to hire an experienced clinic technician to take part in our lifesaving work with our mobile medical unit: Karen's Karing Van (KKV). PACC's KKV provides much needed veterinary care to underserved communities in Pima County by offering complimentary wellness checks, vaccinations, microchipping, and spay/neuter services. This is a great opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment offering compassionate customer service and veterinary care. Training will take place at Pima Animal Care Center's shelter clinic and events are scheduled all around Pima County. Events often run 12-14 hours at a time and include weekends.

Essential Functions

• Checks incoming animals for obvious health problems and injuries
• Ensures humane treatment of all animals at PACC
• Ensures the accuracy and completeness of documentation concerning incoming animals
• Assists in administering medication to sick animals as prescribed and directed by a veterinarian
• Cleans and sanitizes cages, kennels, floors, walls, windows, equipment, and treatment areas to maintain the sanitary conditions of the PACC
• Assists in performing euthanasia of animals, including following safety protocols for use and maintenance of DEA Schedule II drugs
• Reviews and organize documents, creates new records and inputs and retrieves information using automated systems
• Prepares and updates files, logs, status records, and other documentation to reflect the current status of a process and performs required purges
• Assists in maintaining accountability of scheduled drugs
• Administers necessary treatment in accordance with directions received from veterinarian
• Administers medications to sick animals as prescribed and directed by veterinarian
• Performs animal triage and treatment
• Performs daily health checks on impounded animals
• Documents pertinent animal health data
• Prepares and processes euthanized, potentially rabid animals for laboratory analysis
• Collects and disposes of dead animals according to shelter procedure and health codes

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or General Education Development (G.E.D.) certificate AND six months of experience in a veterinary clinic or position involving handling animals OR completion of a vet technician/vet assistant certification OR currently enrolled in a clinical internship/externship. (Relevant experience and/or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted.)
• OR: One year of experience working with Pima County as an Animal Care Technician I, Animal Care Response Technician or closely related position as determined by the department head at the time of recruitment.

Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application.

Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see resume" on your application.

Preferred Qualifications

(Be specific in describing your experience in your application. Ensure the descriptions provided illustrate your competencies, specifically addressing the required and preferred qualifications.)

• Bilingual (English/Spanish)
• Minimum three (3) months experience assisting surgery in a veterinary setting
• Minimum three (3) months experience providing triage care to dogs and cats in a veterinary setting

Selection Procedure

Pima County Human Resources Department reserves the right to admit to the selection process only those candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. All applications will be assessed based on an evaluation of the listed education and experience. Candidates meeting the minimum qualifications may be further evaluated/scored against any advertised Preferred Qualifications. The hiring authority will interview and select the successful candidate from a referral list provided by Human Resources. Additional assessments/testing may be required as part of the selection process.

Supplemental Information

Licenses and Certificates: Valid driver license is required at time of application. Valid AZ driver license is required at time of appointment. The successful applicant will be subject to a 39-month DOT Motor Vehicle Record review to determine applicant’s suitability to operate county vehicles in accordance with Pima County administrative procedures. Failure to obtain and maintain the required licenses and certifications shall be grounds for termination. Any offer of employment resulting from this recruitment is contingent upon Fleet Services’ review and approval of the candidate’s driving record.

Special Notice Items

Applicants are required to show proof of rabies immunization or are required to receive the rabies vaccine prior to employment. Within nine months of appointment, employees must receive the full series of pre-exposure rabies immunizations. Medical inability to be immunized or previous immunization must be verified by the County Physician prior to employment. Recommended boosters are required for the duration of employment, unless medically excused or physiologically unable to develop immunity. The County requires pre-employment background checks. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include verification of work history, education, and criminal conviction history. A prior criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify a candidate from employment with the County. Pima County determines whether a position is eligible for visa sponsorship at the time of recruitment. Eligibility is based on the requirements of the position and applicable laws and regulations. Not all positions with Pima County are eligible for visa sponsorship. This position will require a post-job offer physical and/or drug screen. This position will require post-job offer proof of immunization(s) or immunization(s) and/or a TB screening.

Physical/Sensory Requirements

Ability to lift, carry, and push/pull up to 100 lbs. maximum, and 50 lbs. frequently. Regular bending, crawling, kneeling, reaching, squatting, stooping, and tasks requiring grasping and fine motor skills. Hearing and communication in noisy environments, including in person, by phone, and via radio. Must have depth perception and peripheral vision. Any other physical and sensory abilities will be determined by position. Action Activity - bending, crawling, kneeling, reaching, squatting, stooping; Motion Activity - simple and firm grasping and fine movement; Hearing Activity - in noisy areas, on a radio, and behind themselves; Speaking Activity - in person, on the phone and on a radio; Vision - operate a motor vehicle, distinguish colors, have depth perception and have peripheral vision. Frequently required to lift, push or pull objects weighing up to 100 pounds.

Working Conditions

Working conditions involve exposure to hot and cold temperatures, direct sun, and driving. Occasionally exposed to fall and foot hazards, traffic, water, and vapors. Any other working conditions will be determined by position.

EEO Information

Pima County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce and will not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, kinship, political interest, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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