Veterinary Technician II - Bottle Baby ICU

ARIZONA HUMANE SOCIETY; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Generous PTO program

Paid holidays

401(k)

Medical, Dental and Vision plans

PSLF program

Pet discounts

Job summary

Arizona Humane Society is seeking a dedicated full-time Bottle Baby ICU Technician to care for neonatal kittens at the Rob and Melani Walton Papago Park Campus, Sundays to Wednesdays, 8:30 AM – 7:00 PM. You will bottle-feed kittens, monitor feeding schedules, and supervise volunteers in a fast-paced shelter environment.

The role emphasizes compassionate animal care, safety in handling, and collaboration with hospital staff.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of a Veterinary Technician program or minimum of 6 months experience in a veterinary hospital.

Responsibilities

• Bottle feed neonate kittens, track feeding and care activities.
• Lead and guide volunteers aiding neonatal kittens.
• Care for other animals at the shelter as needed during off seasons or slower periods.

Skills

Kittens feeding

Communication

Self-starter

Ability to work without supervision

Emergency response

Euthanasia procedures

Windows software (Chameleon)

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Veterinary Technician program or 6 months clinical experience

Tools

Chameleon software

Job description

Veterinary Technician II - Bottle Baby ICU

The Arizona Humane Society is looking for a dedicated full-time Bottle Baby ICU Technician to provide care for neonatal kittens at our state-of-the-art Rob and Melani Walton Papago Park Campus with a schedule of Sunday - Wednesday 8:30 AM – 7:00 PM. If you are a talented veterinary technician passionate about executing excellent patient care.

Work-Life Balance (THREE DAYS OFF!)

By joining our team, your schedule will be four 10-hour workdays with three-days off every week, giving you extra time to enjoy life outside of work!

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
• Got student loans? Employment with AHS may qualify you for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program!
• Discounts on veterinary services and other pet perks!

A Day in the Life:

As a Bottle Baby ICU Technician you will provide care and treatment for neonatal kittens. Bottle feed kittens, track feeding and care activities, and ensure kittens are kept warm and thriving. You will also guide and lead volunteers who are assisting in the care of neonatal kittens. Duties will include caring for other animals at the shelter and related duties as assigned in off seasons or slower intake periods.

Job Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of a Veterinary Technician program or minimum of 6 months of experience in a veterinary hospital.
• Must have experience feeding kittens and puppies.
• Must love kittens and demonstrate a safe and humane handling while caring for them.
• Self-starter who can perform and make a positive impact without direct supervision.
• Be an effective communicator who interacts professionally with volunteers, hospital staff and shelter personnel.
• Answer emergency phone calls from fosters and provide assistance.
• Must follow departmental procedures for euthanasia including administration of drugs.
• Proficient with windows computer systems. Able to learn programs such as Chameleon (software used with animals in a shelter environment and enter information accurately and completely).

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.