Shelter & Community Vet Technician — Advanced Care

Midwestern University; Glendale (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Pet insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness facilities

Job summary

Midwestern University in Glendale, AZ is seeking a Primary Care Veterinary Technician for the Shelter & Community Medicine team. The role involves assisting with exams, diagnostics, treatments, and surgeries across mobile and pop-up clinics as well as community shelters.

Technicians progress from Level I to III based on competency and leadership, with responsibilities expanding to anesthesia, training of Level 1 staff, and workflow optimization.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• CVT preferred.
• 1–2 years of clinical experience in high-volume spay/neuter or animal shelter setting.
• Minimum 2–4 years of progressive clinical experience in high-volume shelter settings for Level II.
• 5+ years for Level III preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist students and veterinarians with exams, diagnostics, treatments and procedures.
• Set up surgical and treatment areas for procedures.
• Administer medications and assist with vaccinations.
• Perform anesthesia administration and monitoring.
• Maintain inventory and cleanliness of three facilities at one location.
• Drive mobile clinic to scheduled events.

Skills

CVT preferred

Animal shelter exp

Surgical assisting

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Midwestern University in Glendale, AZ is seeking a Primary Care Veterinary Technician for the Shelter & Community Medicine team. The role involves assisting with exams, diagnostics, treatments, and surgeries across mobile and pop-up clinics as well as community shelters.

Technicians progress from Level I to III based on competency and leadership, with responsibilities expanding to anesthesia, training of Level 1 staff, and workflow optimization.