Veterinary Technician: Small Animal Care & Surgery (Tucson)

Petvet-Care-Centers; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Parental Leave

401(k) plan

Pet discounts

Calm app access

24/7 EAP

CE stipends

Career development

Job summary

PetVet Care Centers' Spanish Trail Pet Clinic in Tucson, AZ seeks a Veterinary Technician to join our team, delivering compassionate care and supporting hospital operations. The role includes patient care, exams, diagnostics, surgery assistance, and maintaining records, with a sign-on bonus up to $1,000 based on experience.

We offer comprehensive benefits and a culture of care, with local autonomy and national support, opportunities for growth, and a collaborative environment that values pets

Qualifications

• 18 years or older to be considered
• High school diploma or GED
• 1 year veterinary experience

Responsibilities

• Determine animal requirements by examinations, reviewing care plans and records, completing laboratory tests and studies, and diagnostic imaging.
• Care for patients by taking vital signs, collecting samples, administering medications, drugs, and vaccines, and bandaging wounds.
• Support patient examinations and operations by assembling required supplies and instruments, securing and bringing patients to examination rooms, and restraining patients.
• Fill prescriptions and administer medications, including proper documentation, logging and security of controlled drugs.
• Maintain a safe, secure, healthy and humane environment by following documented standards and procedures in compliance with applicable legal regulations.
• Maintain medical records by documenting patients’ conditions, reactions, and changes; updates database in an accurate and timely manner.
• Demonstrate catheter placement, phlebotomy, emergency medicine, and digital radiology as appropriate

Skills

1 year veterinary experience

Surgical or anesthesia monitoring (nic

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

PetVet Care Centers' Spanish Trail Pet Clinic in Tucson, AZ seeks a Veterinary Technician to join our team, delivering compassionate care and supporting hospital operations. The role includes patient care, exams, diagnostics, surgery assistance, and maintaining records, with a sign-on bonus up to $1,000 based on experience.

We offer comprehensive benefits and a culture of care, with local autonomy and national support, opportunities for growth, and a collaborative environment that values pets