Veterinary Technician (mid-shift)- AZ- Animal Health Institute

Midwestern University US; Glendale (AZ); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A busy general practice is seeking a Veterinary Technician for mid-shift hours. Responsibilities include assisting in surgeries, monitoring patients, and ensuring wellness care. Ideal candidates should have experience in animal hospitals and possess a high school diploma or GED. Bilingual skills are a plus.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits

Work-life balance

Wellness facilities

Qualifications

• 3-5 years in an animal hospital required.
• Bilingual in Spanish is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Assist in surgical and treatment setup.
• Monitor hospitalized patients' conditions.
• Administer medications and fluids.

Skills

Flexibility

Alertness

Safety focus

Positive rapport

Education

High School diploma or GED

CVT certification

Tools

StringSoft Veterinary Management system

MS Office

Job description

Veterinary Technician (mid-shift) - AZ - Animal Health Institute

Job Category: Staff

Requisition Number: VETER004069

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• Posted: May 14, 2025
• Full-Time

Locations

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Arizona Animal Clinic
Glendale, AZ 85308, USA

Description

Summary

The Veterinary Technician will be responsible for wellness care in a busy general practice at the Companion Animal Clinic. Reports to the Veterinary Technician Supervisor at the Animal Health Institute. Must have flexible hours; this is a mid-shift position working 2pm-10:30pm.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in surgical and treatment setup, restrain animals for procedures
• Admit patients and follow protocols (not overnight)
• Create hospitalization and treatment estimates
• Ensure accurate charges in EMR daily
• Assist with anesthesia and monitoring
• Assist with surgeries
• Perform radiography, venipuncture, catheter placement, bandage changes
• Monitor hospitalized patients' conditions, including pain assessment
• Administer medications and fluids
• Assist with dentistry (not overnight)
• Feed and exercise hospitalized animals
• Process laundry and maintain supplies
• Assist in sterilization and lab sample processing
• Record patient notes in EMR
• Support student instruction
• Follow protocols for infectious diseases
• Maintain equipment and inventory
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Must perform all duties satisfactorily. Must work safely, with regular attendance. Reasonable accommodations available for disabilities.

Other Qualifications

• Strict policy compliance
• Build positive rapport
• Flexibility for early mornings, evenings, occasional Saturdays
• Ability to handle animals, animal waste, and biohazards
• Alertness and safety focus
• Regular attendance

Knowledge

• Know practice services and species
• Familiar with breeds, coat colors, and medical terminology
• Follow OSHA standards and find Safety Data Sheets
• Understand infectious and zoonotic diseases

Education & Experience

High School diploma or GED required. 3-5 years in an animal hospital; CVT certification preferred. Experience in specialty/emergency settings is a plus. Bilingual in Spanish is an asset.

Computer Skills

Learn StringSoft Veterinary Management system; basic MS Office skills.

Physical Demands

Stand, sit, handle animals, lift up to 40 lbs. Reasonable accommodations available.

Animal allergies statement: No inhibiting allergies.

The environment is moderate noise; safety precautions are in place.

Midwestern University provides graduate health sciences education, with campuses in Illinois and Arizona. Offers comprehensive benefits, work-life balance, and wellness facilities.

Midwestern University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, complying with all relevant laws and regulations.