Veterinary Technician I - Kitten Nursery

Arizona Humane Society; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the Arizona Humane Society as a Veterinary Technician I - Kitten Nursery where you will care for vulnerable kittens in a state-of-the-art facility. This full-time role is essential to ensuring the health and well-being of our furry friends, providing training to volunteers and working in a supportive, compassionate environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous PTO program

Up to 8 paid holidays per year

401(k) with employer contribution

Medical, Dental and Vision Plans

Free Life Insurance, Short Term and Long-Term Disability

Discounts on veterinary services and other pet perks!

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience at a veterinary hospital can substitute education.
• Must know animal handling and perform various tests and vaccinations.

Responsibilities

• Assist Veterinarians with exams and administer medications.
• Feed and clean for kittens; train volunteers and guide fosters.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Parasitology

Pharmacology

Animal Handling

Radiography

Education

High school diploma / GED

Veterinary Technician program

Job description

Every pet deserves a good life. We save the most vulnerable animals and enrich the lives of pets and people. Our mission is made possible with the hard work of our valued employees. Named "Best Nonprofit" and "Best Place to Volunteer" by our community, we offer a friendly, professional work environment with a culture that promotes innovation, compassion and excellence. (Video)

Veterinary Technician I - Kitten Nursery

The Arizona Humane Society is looking for a dedicated full-time Kitten Nursery Veterinary Technician to provide care for kittens at our state-of-the-art Rob and Melani Walton Papago Park Campus. If you are a talented veterinary technician passionate about executing excellent patient care, please continue to read more now.

Paws Up For Great Benefits!

• Competitive salary
• Generous PTO program
• Up to 8 paid holidays per year
• 401(k) with employer contribution
• Medical, Dental and Vision Plans
• Free Life Insurance, Short Term and Long-Term Disability
• Discounts on veterinary services and other pet perks!

A Day in the Life:

As the Kitten Nursery Veterinary Technician you will assist the Veterinarians with exams, fluid therapy and the administration of prescribed medications. You will also take part in feeding the population, cleaning kennels, cat enrichment, training volunteers, and guiding fosters.

Job Requirements:

• High school diploma/ GED required.
• Completion of a Veterinary Technician program or minimum of 1 year of experience at a veterinary hospital. Education may substitute for experience.
• Must know phlebotomy, parasitology, pharmacology and perform safe and humane animal handling.
• Ability to shoot, develop, log and file radiographs adhering to all required radiation safety procedures.
• Perform Felv, Felv/Fiv and Heartworm tests, implant microchips and administer any necessary vaccines.
• Must follow departmental procedures for euthanasia including administration of drugs and loading deceased animals for disposal.

Physical Demands/Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, talk or hear, taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. There will be exposure to dust, heat, cold and temperature changes; occasional wet floors, and animal noises, odors and dander. Most time will be spent in a typical air conditioned and heated office environment.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Additional Information

The Arizona Humane Society is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a participant in the E-Verify program.

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