Veterinary Technician II - South Mountain Shelter

azhumane; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Generous PTO program

Up to 8 paid holidays per year

401(k) with employer contribution

Medical, Dental and Vision Plans

PSLF program eligibility

Discounts on veterinary services and a

pet perks

Job summary

The Arizona Humane Society is seeking a Veterinary Technician II for the South Mountain Shelter to join our veterinary team. This full-time role runs Thursday through Sunday from 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM and involves assisting veterinarians with medical treatments, surgeries, diagnostics, radiology, dentistry, and lab procedures while caring for animals.

You will perform exams, administer vaccines, maintain medical records, follow Fear Free handling, mentor junior staff, and support euthanasia

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; veterinary tech program preferred.
• Experience assisting veterinarians with procedures, vaccines, and diagnostics.
• Knowledge of radiology, dentistry, laboratory testing, and medical record keeping.
• Strong communication, attention to detail, and time-management skills.
• Ability to work with Fear Free handling techniques and animal welfare priorities.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians with medical treatments, surgeries, diagnostics, radiology, dentistry, and lab procedures.
• Independently evaluate animals to aid adoptability and care plans.
• Administer treatments and vaccines; perform physical exams and tests.
• Maintain accurate medical records and prepare laboratory samples.
• Support euthanasia procedures when necessary and mentor junior staff.
• Promote a safe, compassionate environment for animals and clients.

Skills

Veterinary examination

Vaccinations

Surgical assistance

Radiology

Laboratory procedures

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Vet tech program completion preferred

Job description

Veterinary Technician II - South Mountain Shelter

The Arizona Humane Society is seeking a full-time Shelter Medical Veterinary Technician to join our team at the South Mountain Campus. This position is scheduled Thursday through Sunday from 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM. If you're passionate about animal welfare and skilled in veterinary care, help provide quality medical support and love to pets in need.

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!

Day in the Life:

The Arizona Humane Society is seeking a compassionate and skilled Shelter Medical Veterinary Technician to support our veterinary team in providing exceptional care to animals in need. In this role, you will assist veterinarians with medical treatments, surgeries, diagnostics, radiology, dentistry, laboratory procedures, and client education, while also independently evaluating animals to help determine adoptability and appropriate care plans.

Responsibilities include administering treatments and vaccines, performing physical exams and diagnostic testing, assisting with routine and orthopedic surgeries, maintaining accurate medical records, preparing laboratory samples, and ensuring clinic cleanliness and organization. This position also involves following Fear Free handling techniques, supporting euthanasia procedures when necessary, training junior staff, and helping create a safe, compassionate environment for both animals and clients.

Job Requirements

• High school diploma/GED required.
• Completion of a veterinary technician training program preferred
• Minimum 2 years experience at a veterinary hospital or clinic. CVT not required.
• Must know phlebotomy, immunology, parasitology, endocrinology, and pharmacology.
• Proficiency with safe and humane animal handling skills, TPR, vaccines, medication administration, laboratory procedures, medical math, veterinary terminology, documentation, and medical records.
• Ability to assist DVM with surgery, radiology, dentistry, diagnostics, patient care and recovery.
• Ability to perform advanced technical procedures such as surgical assistance, anesthesia monitoring and support, advanced wound care, bandaging and splinting, dental cleanings and procedures, advanced fluid therapy, and sampling techniques.
• Strong competency in emergency response and critical care support.
• Ability to mentor or support training of junior staff.
• Must possess excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and time management skills.
• Able to speak, read and write English; Spanish language helpful.
• Ability to perform medical mathematical equations.

Physical Demands/Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, balance, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently use hands and fingers to handle, feel, restrain, or operate medical equipment, instruments, and animals. The position requires the ability to communicate effectively, including talking, hearing, and observing animal behavior and medical conditions.

This role requires frequent interaction with animals of varying sizes, temperaments, and medical conditions. The employee must be able to safely handle and restrain animals, with or without assistance, and may occasionally assist in lifting and/or moving animals, equipment, or supplies weighing up to 50 pounds.

There will be exposure to dust, heat, cold and temperature changes; wet floors, and animal noises, odors and dander. Most time will be spent in a typical air conditioned and heated office environment.

The physical and environmental 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.