Veterinary Technician I - Urgent Care

Arizona Humane Society; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to saving vulnerable animals. As a Veterinary Technician I in the Urgent Care Clinic, you will assist veterinarians in providing essential care while ensuring a positive experience for pet owners. This role offers a competitive salary and generous benefits as you make a lifesaving difference every day.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous PTO program

401(k) with employer contribution

Medical, Dental and Vision Plans

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of clinical experience required.
• Ability to function in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal and conflict resolution skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians in providing care to all animals in the clinic.
• Maintain clinic cleanliness and follow disinfecting protocols.
• Monitor vital signs of patients during procedures.

Skills

Communication

Compassion

Customer Service

Education

High school diploma/GED

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 - Urgent Care

**Projected Opening Date: August - September 2025**

The Arizona Humane Society is looking for a full-time Vet Tech I to work at our Papago Park Campus in our brand new Urgent Care Clinic – apply today and help make a lifesaving difference!

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:

The Urgent Care veterinary technician's primary goal is to assist the veterinarians in providing compassionate care of every animal that enters the clinic. Technicians are a key part of our mission to ensure that pet owners receive quality care and resources for their pets while having an excellent experience every time. Strong communication abilities, compassion to help owners and pets in need and excellent customer service skills are a must.

Job Requirements:

• High schooldiploma/GED
• Minimum 1 year of clinical experience.
• Must be able to function in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a calm and professional demeanor.
• Must have excellent interpersonal, conflict resolution and customer service skills.
• Assist veterinarians and technicians in all aspects of AHS' Urgent Care clinic including but not limited to laboratory diagnostics, administration of prescribed medications, client education and clinic asepsis.
• Responsible for filling, processing and dispensing controlled drugs from Cubex.
• Able to predict needed set-up of treatments and supplies for patient procedures.
• Able to collect patient vital signs and document in patient record.
• Able to administer oral medications
• Maintain clinic cleanliness and always follow all disinfecting protocols.
• Monitor vital signs of sedated, preoperative and postoperative phases.
• Stay current in knowledge of emergency drugs and protocols.

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. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Must be able to hear above the sound of the animals.

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 and work environment 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.

Ready to Join our team and make a difference every day?

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External applicants please apply with our quick 3 minute job application.

Must pass pre-employment drug and background screening to be compliant with DEA requirements for dispensing controlled drugs.