Veterinary Technician

Spanish Trail Pet Clinic; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Spanish Trail Pet Clinic in Tucson, AZ is seeking an experienced veterinary technician to join our general practice. We provide compassionate care for small animals, dentistry, surgery (including CO2 laser surgery), radiography, geriatrics, and rehab services.

The ideal candidate will assist with examinations, surgeries, nursing care, and maintaining medical records. Requirements include a CVT/LVT/RVT/LVMT and 1+ year of veterinary experience; weekend availability is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent combination of education, and/or experience.
• Two or more years of experience with veterinary appointments performing above duties.
• Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT), Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT), Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT), or LVMT preferred.
• Able to perform moderately physically demanding work, 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist in patient care, examinations, during surgery, nursing care, and maintaining patient records.
• Determine animal requirements by conducting examinations, reviewing care plans, lab tests, and imaging.
• Care for patients by taking vital signs, collecting samples, administering medications and vaccines, and wound care.
• Fill prescriptions and administer medications with proper documentation and controlled drug security.
• Maintain a safe environment by following standards and applicable regulations.
• Document patient conditions, reactions, and changes in the medical records; keep database accurate.
• Demonstrate catheter placement, phlebotomy, emergency medicine, and digital radiology procedures.

Education

CVT/LVT/RVT/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 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, provide 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 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

Pay: $14.00 - $18.00 per hour

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

COVID-19 considerations:
Masks are optional. Doors are locked, escorting patients/clients in and out for scheduled appointments.

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)