Full Service - Lead Veterinary Technician - Arizona Humane Society

Every pet deserves a good life. We save the most vulnerable animals and enrich the lives of pets and people. Our mission is made possible with the hard work of our valued employees. Named "Best Nonprofit" and "Best Place to Volunteer" by our community, we offer a friendly, professional work environment with a culture that promotes innovation, compassion and excellence. (Video)

Full Service - Lead Veterinary Technician

Monday-Thursday 7:00 am to 6:00 pm

$1,000 Sign on Bonus

A MISSION TO HELP PEOPLE AND PETS

Join our mission to help ensure that all pets receive care, no matter their owner's financial status. At our competitive paying, non-profit veterinary clinic, we're on a mission to provide reduced or free grant-funded services to our underserved and underprivileged community who may not otherwise seek care for their pets due to financial barriers. Our veterinary technicians are a key part of this mission as they help ensure that pet owners receive timely appointments and resources for their pets while having an excellent experience every time. Strong communication abilities, compassion to help owners and pets in need and excellent customer service skills are a must.

WORK LIFE BALANCE (THREE DAY WEEKENDS!)

Your schedule will be four 10-hour work days with three day weekends every week; giving you extra time to enjoy life outside of work! Occasional work required outside of normal business hours. Schedule can vary depending on the need of the clinic.

PAWS UP FOR GREAT BENEFITS!

• Competitive salary
• Four day work week
• Medical & dental
• 401(k)
• PTO and paid holidays
• Generous continued education allowance, including paid Fear Free certification
• Discount on veterinary services
• Got student loans? Employment with AHS may qualify you for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program!

Essential Functions

• Assist in training and onboarding of new technicians, and provide leadership to technicians on the floor.
• Oversee daily patient flow.
• 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.
• TPR, administer vaccines and other medications, implant microchips.
• Check in/check out patients.
• Assist veterinarians and technicians in the evaluation, surgery, and recovery for patients.
• Perform anesthesia, prep, fluid therapy, laboratory procedures, injections, and medication.
• Proficient in radiology positioning.
• Monitor vital signs of sedated and anesthetized patients in preoperative, operative, and post-operative phases.
• Proficient in laboratory testing and IDEXX/Antech machines.
• Intubate animals, place intravenous catheters, perform venipuncture, and administer fluids as needed.
• Comfortable handling and logging controlled drugs.
• Knowledge of general medications and treatments used.
• Offer post-operative care to our pets.
• Maintain all records and documentation in our clinic management software.
• Offer an excellent experience every time to our customers. Offer compassionate communication and clear home-care directions for their pets.
• Other duties as assigned.

Other Duties:

The duties listed above are intended as a general illustration of the various types of work that may be performed. Job descriptions are subject to change by AHS as the needs and requirements of the job change.

Experience and Qualifications

• Two years experience working as a veterinary technician at a full service clinic or hospital required.
• High school diploma OR GED
• Must be at least 21 years of age.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:

Language Skills: Able to speak, read and write English; Spanish language helpful.

Mathematical Skills: Ability to perform basic mathematical functions.

Computer Skills: Proficiency with Daysmart preferred, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook and Explorer; able to learn other software programs as necessary.

Other: Regular attendance and punctuality required. Access to reliable transportation.

Work Environment / Physical Demands:

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.

There may be occasional wet floors, animal noises, odors, and exposure to dander. Most time will be spent in a typical air conditioned and heated environment.

The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the 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. Pre-employment background check required.