Veterinary Assistant / Technician

PetVet Care Centers; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a compassionate and dedicated team at a well-established veterinary clinic, providing exceptional care to small animals. As a Veterinary Technician, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the health and well-being of pets, assisting in surgeries, and maintaining accurate medical records. This position offers a supportive and family-like atmosphere, where teamwork is valued, and your contributions make a real difference in the lives of pets and their families. With a full-time role that includes competitive benefits and opportunities for growth, this is the perfect chance to advance your career in veterinary medicine while making a positive impact.

Benefits

401(k)

Dental insurance

Employee discount

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; CVT, LVT, RVT preferred.
• Two years of veterinary experience required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct examinations and assist during surgeries.
• Maintain patient medical records and provide nursing care.

Skills

Veterinary care

Patient examinations

Surgery assistance

Medical record maintenance

Vital signs monitoring

Education

High school diploma or GED

Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT)

Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT)

Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT)

Licensed Veterinary Medical Technician (LVMT)

Job description

Spanish Trail Pet Clinic in Tucson, Arizona, is looking for an experienced veterinary technician with small animal technical skills to join our amazing hospital. We are a well-established general practice that has been giving the utmost compassionate care to small animals and their families since 1995. Our services include, but are not limited to, primary care and wellness, dentistry, surgery (including CO2 laser surgery), critical care, radiography, geriatrics, and rehabilitative procedures including laser therapy.

Position Overview:

The Veterinary Technician supports hospital operations by providing dedicated quality veterinary care and exceptional service to our patients and clients. You will assist in providing patient care, conducting examinations, assisting during surgery, providing nursing care, and maintaining patient medical records.

Tasks include:

• Determine animal requirements by conducting examinations and interviews, reviewing care plans and records, completing laboratory tests and studies, and diagnostic imaging.
• Care for patients by taking vital signs, collecting samples, administering medications, drugs, and vaccines, and bandaging and wrapping wounds.
• Support patient examinations and operations by assembling required supplies and instruments, securing and bringing patients to examination rooms, and restraining patients.
• Fill prescriptions and administer medications, including proper documentation, logging and security of controlled drugs.
• Maintain a safe, secure, healthy, and humane environment by following documented standards and procedures in compliance with applicable legal regulations.
• Maintain medical records by documenting patients’ conditions, reactions, and changes; updates database in an accurate and timely manner.
• Ability to demonstrate and follow correct procedures in catheter placement, phlebotomy, emergency medicine, and digital radiology.

Minimum Qualifications/Requirements:

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• Two or more years of experience with veterinary appointments performing the above duties.
• Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT), Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT), Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT), or the Licensed Veterinary Medical Technician (LVMT) preferred.
• Able to perform moderately physically demanding work, that requires a lot of lifting (up to 50 pounds), cleaning, and constant motion.
• Ability to work with or around sick animals, potentially hazardous materials, cleaning chemicals, gas anesthetics, zoonotic diseases, and unpleasant odors.
• Must be flexible with scheduling and able to work some weekends and holidays.

Full-time benefit package includes medical, dental, vision, 401K, continuing education, uniform allotment, vacation, sick leave, and discounts on pet care.

We take pride in our family-like atmosphere and teamwork here at Spanish Trail Pet Clinic.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Salary: $14.70 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8-hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Tucson, AZ: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Veterinary experience: 1 year (Required)
• Veterinary Technician: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: One location