Shelter Medical Veterinary Technician II

Job Summary

The Arizona Humane Society is seeking a full-time Shelter Medical Veterinary Technician to join our team at the South Mountain Campus. This position is scheduled Thursday through Sunday from 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians with medical treatments, surgeries, diagnostics, radiology, dentistry, laboratory procedures, and client education
• Evaluate animals to help determine adoptability and appropriate care plans
• Administer treatments and vaccines
• Perform physical exams and diagnostic testing
• Assist with routine and orthopedic surgeries
• Maintain accurate medical records
• Prepare laboratory samples
• Ensure clinic cleanliness and organization
• Follow Fear Free handling techniques
• Support euthanasia procedures when necessary
• Train junior staff
• Create a safe, compassionate environment for both animals and clients

Requirements

• High school diploma/GED required
• Completion of a veterinary technician training program preferred
• Minimum 2 years experience at a veterinary hospital or clinic
• Must know phlebotomy, immunology, parasitology, endocrinology, and pharmacology
• Proficiency with safe and humane animal handling skills, TPR, vaccines, medication administration, laboratory procedures, medical math, veterinary terminology, documentation, and medical records
• Ability to assist DVM with surgery, radiology, dentistry, diagnostics, patient care and recovery
• Ability to perform advanced technical procedures such as surgical assistance, anesthesia monitoring and support, advanced wound care, bandaging and splinting, dental cleanings and procedures, advanced fluid therapy, and sampling techniques
• Strong competency in emergency response and critical care support
• Able to speak, read and write English; Spanish language helpful
• Able to perform medical mathematical equations

Physical Demands/Work Environment

• Regularly stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, balance, and reach with hands and arms
• Frequent use of hands and fingers to handle, feel, restrain, or operate medical equipment, instruments, and animals
• Effective communication, including talking, hearing, and observing animal behavior and medical conditions
• Safety handling and restraining animals, with or without assistance, and occasional lifting and moving of animals, equipment, or supplies weighing up to 50 pounds
• Exposure to dust, heat, cold and temperature changes; wet floors, and animal noises, odors and dander
• Most time spent in a typical air conditioned and heated office environment

Pets Up Front!

• Competitive salary
• Generous PTO program
• Up to 8 paid holidays per year
• 401(k) with employer contribution
• Medical, Dental and Vision Plans
• Discounts on veterinary services and other pet perks
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program eligibility

Additional Information

• The Arizona Humane Society is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a participant in the E-Verify program
• Pre-employment drug and background screening required to comply with DEA requirements for dispensing controlled drugs
• To explore all of our current career opportunities, visit: Careers - Arizona Humane Society