Veterinary Assistant/Technician

Spanishtrailvet; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a compassionate team at a well-established veterinary clinic in Tucson, Arizona, as a Veterinary Technician. In this full-time role, you will provide essential care to small animals, assist in surgeries, and maintain medical records. The clinic prides itself on its family-like atmosphere and teamwork, offering a supportive environment for both staff and patients. With a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and 401K, this position is perfect for those passionate about animal care and looking to make a difference. If you thrive in a dynamic setting and have the skills to provide high-quality veterinary care, we encourage you to apply.

Benefits

401(k)

Dental insurance

Employee discount

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Qualifications

• 1+ years of veterinary experience performing technical duties.
• Certification as CVT, LVT, RVT, or LVMT preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct examinations and assist during surgeries.
• Administer medications and maintain patient records.
• Ensure a safe and humane environment for patients.

Skills

Veterinary care

Patient examination

Surgical assistance

Medical record maintenance

Medication administration

Phlebotomy

Catheter placement

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Certification as Veterinary Technician

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.
• One 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.

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.

Please apply online through PetVetCareers.com.

Job Types: Full-time

Benefits:

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

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

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

Work Location: In person