Shelter Medical Veterinary Technician — Care & Surgeries

Arizona Humane Society; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Generous PTO

8 paid holidays per year

401(k) with employer contribution

Medical, Dental and Vision Plans

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Discounts on veterinary services and其他

Job summary

The Arizona Humane Society seeks a compassionate Shelter Medical Veterinary Technician to join our veterinary team at the South Mountain Campus. This full-time role entails assisting veterinarians, performing medical procedures, and independently evaluating animals for care plans and adoptability.

The position involves anesthesia support, radiology, dentistry, lab work, and maintaining medical records, with strong emphasis on Fear Free handling and staff training. Bilingual a plus.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or GED. Veterinary technician training preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of veterinary hospital/clinic experience. CVT not required.
• Proficiency with phlebotomy, immunology, parasitology, endocrinology, pharmacology, and medical math.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians with medical treatments, surgeries, diagnostics, radiology, dentistry, laboratory procedures, and client education.
• Independently evaluate animals to determine adoptability and care plans.
• Administer treatments and vaccines; perform exams and testing; assist with surgeries and anesthesia.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Immunology

Parasitology

Endocrinology

Pharmacology

Surgical assistance

Anesthesia monitoring

Laboratory procedures

Medical math

Documentation

Medical terminology

Communication skills

Mentoring staff

Education

High school diploma/GED

Completion of a veterinary technician training program

Job description

The Arizona Humane Society seeks a compassionate Shelter Medical Veterinary Technician to join our veterinary team at the South Mountain Campus. This full-time role entails assisting veterinarians, performing medical procedures, and independently evaluating animals for care plans and adoptability.

The position involves anesthesia support, radiology, dentistry, lab work, and maintaining medical records, with strong emphasis on Fear Free handling and staff training. Bilingual a plus.