Veterinary Technician II - Bottle Baby ICU

azhumane; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO program

Up to 8 paid holidays per year

401(k) with employer contribution

Medical, Dental and Vision Plans

PSLF program (as applicable)

Discounts on veterinary services

Job summary

The Arizona Humane Society seeks a dedicated Veterinary Technician II for the Bottle Baby ICU to care for neonatal kittens. You will bottle feed, monitor warmth and growth, and guide volunteers assisting in kitten care.

This full-time role offers four 10-hour workdays (Sun–Wed 8:30 AM–7:00 PM), generous PTO, up to 8 paid holidays, 401(k) with employer contribution, and medical, dental and vision plans. Join a compassionate team dedicated to animal welfare.

Qualifications

• 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 and learning Chameleon software.

Responsibilities

• Care for neonatal kittens and provide bottle feeding and warmth.
• Track feeding and care activities; guide and supervise volunteers.
• Assist with other animals during slower periods and perform related duties.

Skills

Self-starter

Effective communicator

Volunteer supervision

Kittens feeding

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Vet Tech program completion or 6 months vet hospital experience

Tools

Chameleon software

Windows OS

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, please continue to read more now.

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.

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