Veterinary Technician II - Sunnyslope Shelter

ARIZONA HUMANE SOCIETY; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Generous PTO

8 paid holidays per year

401(k) with employer contribution

Medical, Dental and Vision Plans

Free Life Insurance, Short Term and LT

Disability

Discounts on veterinary services and其他

Job summary

The Arizona Humane Society is seeking a Veterinary Technician II to join the Sunnyslope Campus team on a full-time basis. The role supports veterinarians across surgery, radiology, dentistry, labs, and client education, with a schedule Monday and Thursday - Saturday 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM.

Qualified candidates have a high school diploma or GED and 2+ years of veterinary experience or completion of a technician program; proficiency with common software and shelter-specific tools; a commitment to

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 2+ years veterinary hospital/clinic experience OR completion of a veterinary assisting or technician program.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook; ability to learn Chameleon shelter software.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians in treatment of animals and evaluate adoptability.
• Assist with surgery, radiology, dentistry, laboratory diagnostics, clinical asepsis, and medication administration.
• Educate clients and support shelter operations.
• Work both independently and as part of a team.

Job description

Veterinary Technician II - Sunnyslope Shelter

The Arizona Humane Society is looking for a full-time Shelter Veterinary Technician to work at our Sunnyslope Campus. Join our compassionate team and make a meaningful impact on the lives of shelter animals and work a schedule of Monday and Thursday - Saturday 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM. If you're passionate about animal welfare and skilled in veterinary care,

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 Shelter Veterinary Technician will assist the veterinarians in the treatment of animals and independently evaluate animals to determine adoptability. They will assist the veterinarians in all aspects of AHS clinics, including surgery, radiology, dentistry, laboratory diagnostics, client education, clinic asepsis, fluid therapy, and the administration of prescribed medications.

Job Requirements:

• High school diploma/GED required.
• Preferably completion of a veterinary assisting or technician program OR experience at a veterinary hospital or clinic (2+ years required). CVT not required. Education may substitute for experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook and Explorer; able to learn other software programs as necessary. Proficiency with or able to learn/use Chameleon software (for use with animals in a shelter environment).
• Knowledge of phlebotomy, immunology, parasitology, endocrinology and pharmacology.
• Knowledgeable in anesthesiology.
• Know veterinary medical concepts, including, but not limited to vaccine protocols and anesthetic risks. Be able to communicate such information to clients.
• Safe and humane animal handling skills are required.
• Work well both independently and cooperatively as part of team.

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.