Veterinary Technician II - Overnight Trauma Hospital
About The Position
Veterinary Technician II - Overnight Trauma Hospital The Arizona Humane Society is looking for a dedicated full-time Veterinary Technician to join our trauma hospital team and work Wednesday - Saturday from 8:00 PM - 6:30 AM. This position will report to our state-of-the-art Rob and Melani Walton Papago Park Campus. If you are a talented veterinary medical professional who is 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! A Day in the Life: As a veterinary technician, you will assist the operations of the Shelter Medical teams, championing AHS' core values of innovation, compassion, and excellence. You will assists veterinarians in the treatment of animals and independently evaluative animals to determine adoptability. You will work alongside the team to ensure high levels of patient care. You will be a relationship builder who collaborates with veterinarians, veterinarian technicians, and department leaders to solve problems and implement positive changes.
Requirements
- High school diploma OR GED.
- Completion of a veterinary technician program OR 2 years of experience at a veterinary hospital or clinic.
- CVT not required. Education may substitute for experience.
- Must be able to assist veterinarians in all aspects of AHS' medical services including surgery, radiology, dentistry, laboratory diagnostics, client education, clinic asepsis, fluid therapy and the administration of prescribed medications.
- Must know phlebotomy, immunology, parasitology, endocrinology, pharmacology and perform safe and humane animal handling.
- Must be proficient in anesthesiology, vaccine administration, implanting microchips, prep, fluid therapy, laboratory procedures, injections, and medication.
- 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 shelter.
- Must pass pre-employment drug and background screening to be compliant with DEA requirements for dispensing controlled drugs.
Responsibilities
- Assist veterinarians in the treatment of animals
- Independently evaluate animals to determine adoptability
- Work alongside the team to ensure high levels of patient care
- Collaborate with veterinarians, veterinarian technicians, and department leaders to solve problems and implement positive changes
- Assist veterinarians in all aspects of AHS' medical services including surgery, radiology, dentistry, laboratory diagnostics, client education, clinic asepsis, fluid therapy and the administration of prescribed medications.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Medical, Dental and Vision Plans
- Health Savings Account and Flex Spending Account options
- Free Employee Assistance Program
- Free Life Insurance, Short Term and Long-Term Disability
- 401(k) with employer contribution
- Generous PTO program
- Up to 8 paid holidays per year
- Continuing education, including employer Fear Free Certification
- Discounts on veterinary services
- Discounted bus and light rail passes
- Employee Wellness Plans and Activities
- Employment with AHS may qualify you for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
