Veterinary Technician II -Sunnyslope Clinic

Veterinary Technician II – Sunnyslope Clinic

The Arizona Humane Society is looking for talented Veterinary Technicians to join Sunnyslope Clinic. The schedule will be 4/10 hour days, from 7am-6pm. We have shifts available Mondays through Saturdays. As a community medicine veterinary technician, you will help keep pets in their home with their families who love them by providing accessible, high-quality veterinary care to those who need it most.

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:

As a Veterinary Technician supporting Arizona Humane Society's Spay/Neuter and Wellness programs, you'll play a critical role in delivering high-quality, compassionate care to pets in need. From surgical preparation to recovery, you'll assist veterinarians in all aspects of patient care helping ensure safe, efficient procedures while educating clients and maintaining a clean, aseptic environment. This fast-paced role requires a positive attitude, strong technical skills, and a commitment to making a meaningful impact in the community.

In this position, you'll support perioperative care for a high volume of patients, including anesthesia monitoring, intubation, catheter placement, administering medications (IV, IM, SQ), and performing laboratory diagnostics. You'll maintain accurate medical records, provide client education on vaccines and follow-up care, and ensure adherence to post-operative protocols. Success in this role requires excellent communication, the ability to stay composed in a dynamic environment, and a collaborative mindset to work effectively with veterinarians, staff, and the public while upholding the highest standards of patient care.

Job Requirements:

• High school diploma OR GED.
• Two years experience working as a veterinary technician at a full service clinic or hospital required.
• Must be able to assist veterinarians in all aspects of AHS' wellness clinic including managing medical appointments, radiology, ultrasound, surgery, laboratory diagnostics, fluid therapy, urgent care as necessary, the administration of prescribed medications, client education and clinic asepsis.
• Must assist veterinarians and technicians in the evaluation, surgery, and recovery for patients.
• Must be able to perform anesthesia, prep, fluid therapy, laboratory procedures, injections, and medication.
• Proficient in radiology positioning.
• Proficient with monitoring vital signs of sedated and anesthetized patients in preoperative, operative, and post-operative phases.
• Proficient in laboratory testing and IDEXX/Antech machines.
• Ability to intubate animals, place intravenous catheters, perform venipuncture, and administer fluids as needed.

Physical Demands/Work Environment:

This position requires continuous standing, walking and kneeling, reaching, stooping and bending with little opportunity to sit down. This person must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds. The position requires repetitive motion of the hand, wrist and elbow as well as good vision and hearing. Must be able to hear above the sound of the animals and be able to speak clearly and communicate well with employees and the public. This individual handles a high volume of animals, has a great deal of contact with all departments and works closely with co-workers; is exposed to poor ventilation, heat, cold, sudden temperature changes and wet quarters as well as noise, animal odors and dander as well as potentially dangerous, fast-moving animals.

The physical 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.

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