Veterinary Technician

Advanced Animal Hospital Group; Prescott (AZ); On-site; USD 27,552 - 33,062; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts for pets

Medical, vision and dental benefits

401k program with company match

Yearly scrub allowance

Flexible schedule

Bonus opportunities

Customized learning opportunities

Job summary

An established veterinary practice is seeking a dedicated Veterinary Technician to join their passionate team. This role offers the opportunity to provide high-quality care for a variety of animals while working in a supportive and dynamic environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in veterinary skills, excellent communication abilities, and a commitment to client education. Enjoy a flexible schedule, competitive compensation, and a range of benefits designed to support your professional growth and work-life balance. If you're eager to make a difference in the lives of animals and their owners, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Proficient in veterinary technician skills including anesthesia and surgical prep.
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients and team members.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care under the supervision of a veterinarian.
• Maintain excellent client communication and record keeping.
• Guide support staff to ensure smooth clinic operations.

Skills

venipuncture

anesthesia monitoring

surgical pack/prep

client communication

general pharmacy knowledge

proper restraint

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Prescott Animal Hospital is seeking a full-time experienced Veterinary Technician to join our team!

Licensure is preferred but not required.

Compensation: $20-24/hr depending on experience/credentials

Location: 1318 W Iron Springs Rd, Prescott, AZ 86305

Our ideal candidate for this role is proficient in skills required of a veterinary technician including (but not limited to): venipuncture, anesthesia monitoring, surgical pack/prep, proper restraint, client communication and education, general pharmacy knowledge, and a great team-oriented mindset!

Benefits we offer:

• Discounts for your furry friends!
• Medical, vision and dental benefits package.
• 401k program with company match starting day 1!
• A yearly scrub allowance for all employees.
• Flexible schedule with a focus on work-life harmony - You'll get PTO and have the time to use it!
• Bonus opportunities!
• Customized learning and developmental opportunities

Prescott Animal Hospital is Prescott’s first veterinary hospital. Seventy-seven years later, we're proud to say that the doctors and team of PAH remain dedicated to providing advanced veterinary medical care for a wide variety of animals. As a member of the American Animal Hospital Association, Prescott Animal Hospital makes daily strides towards becoming the "Premier Practice of Northern Arizona". Through our attention to detail, passion for continuing education, and commitment to compassion, we have established a base. Services offered consist of routine veterinary care, routine surgery, orthopedic surgery, laser surgery, ultrasound, digital radiology, digital dental radiology, therapeutic laser, and a complete in-house laboratory. Our high standard of care is accomplished by a team of 11 veterinarians and a support team of over 70 members.

PAH is a fast-paced, exhilarating practice located at 5,347 feet elevation in Arizona's central mountains. Located two hours north of Phoenix, Arizona. With four seasons and a history beginning prior to the turn of the century, Prescott is visited by many tourists and is known as "Everyone's Hometown". With our established residents, increasing retirement population and visiting guests our town provides the ideal location for a technician to establish in a growing community.

Integrity and first-class people skills are essential. A passion for learning enhances the value of our technicians as their knowledge increases and as they, in turn, educate our clients. We provide the ideal clinical setting to expand and develop skills in every area of practice. To achieve our standards, an eager team-oriented individual with fresh ideas and a driving passion for high-quality veterinary medicine and superb customer service is essential.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions:
The following duties and responsibilities generally reflect the expectations of this job but are not intended to be all inclusive. The essential functions include the most significant tasks and are the essence of why the role exists; removing an essential duty would fundamentally alter the role.

• Maintain and uphold Core Values and Mission Statement of MVP.
• Provide guidance to the support staff to assure that the shift flows well.
• Provide input to the hospital manager for 360-degree employee performance evaluations.
• Provide patient care under the supervision and direction of a DVM.
• Maintain excellent client communication.
• Record all pertinent medical, client and case related information in the patient record accurately with appropriate grammar, terms, and accurate information.
• Review medical records, estimates or discharge instructions with clients.
• Answer client’s inquiries about basic animal care questions and routine procedures; handle client’s medical questions with confidence and direct to veterinarians when appropriate.

Additional Functions:

• Provide client care for scheduling appointments, taking payments, and checking in clients.
• Answer the phones in a courteous and informative way.
• Assist in all daily duties for clinic care.
• Participate in any special cleaning duties.
• Perform clinic upkeep as directed.
• Take part in jobs shadows or working interviews as necessary.
• Take part in training as necessary.
• Perform equipment maintenance as directed.
• Delegate additional cleaning duties as necessary during slow times in the absence of a supervisor.
• Identify areas or items needing additional attention.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Must be proficient in a variety of skills ranging from but not limited to laboratory, pharmacy, radiology, surgery, dental and nursing skills.
• Ability to demonstrate patience and composure in stressful situations, and ability to handle a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to stay calm and efficient during a medical crisis.
• Ability to give SQ, IM and IV injections.
• Knowledge of usage, dosage, and common side-effects for commonly used prescription drugs and ability to readily explain them to the clients.
• Knowledge of the common anesthesia and recovery states and ability to alert veterinarians when symptoms change or when concerns arise with hospitalized patients.
• Ability to properly extubate, monitor temperature and recover a patient from anesthesia.
• The employee must have mental processes for reasoning, remembering, mathematics, and language ability (reading, writing, and speaking the English language) to perform the duties proficiently.
• The employee must be confident around pets.

Required Education and Experience:

• Minimum of 18 years old.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Some veterinary industry experience required.

Physical Requirements:

• The employee must have the ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and climb as well as manipulate (lift, carry, move) up to 50 pounds.
• The employee must be able to endure sitting, standing, and walking on hard floor surfaces for extended periods of time.
• The employee must possess sufficient ambulatory skills to perform duties while in hospital environment.
• The employee must be able to work in noisy work conditions with sounds from animals and equipment that can be moderately high.
• The employee will be routinely exposed to a variety of pets that may bite or scratch, and on occasion, exposed to anesthesia, radiation, biological hazards, and medication/controlled substances.
• The employee must possess the ability to hear verbal instructions, client discourse and veterinary patients. The employee must have specific vision abilities which include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• The employee must have good hand-eye coordination, arm-hand-finger dexterity with the ability to grasp and visual acuity to use a keyboard and operate equipment.

Reasonable Accommodations

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. If you need a reasonable accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

Mission Veterinary Partners (MVP) is an equal opportunity employer. Hiring decisions are administered without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.