Veterinary Technician Experienced

Job Summary

We are seeking a compassionate highly skilled Certified Veterinarian Technician and Veterinary Assistants to join the team at our successful clinic. Veterinary Technician responsibilities include assisting the Veterinarian with surgeries and procedures, coordinating animal care, and monitoring animal recovery. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with other experienced professionals. You will work closely with the entire clinic staff to ensure the health and well-being of all of our pet patients. We are a bustling and dynamic privately owned hospital, offering a wide range of opportunities to enhance your expertise through cutting-edge techniques such as laser treatments, dentistry, ultrasound, and much more. If you are passionate about providing exceptional animal care, we’d like to meet you.

Responsibilities

• Triage pets as they arrive at the clinic
• Interview pet owners to obtain a patient history
• Take vital signs and acquire blood samples
• Managing surgical patients from check-in to check-out, including surgery monitoring and recovery
• Administer medications and provide at-home dosage instructions for clients
• Keep accurate patient records
• Running in-house IDEXX Lab Equipment
• Proficient in Phlebotomy - Cephalic, Saphenous, Jugular
• Placing IV Catheters
• Following up with clients after visits or procedures by phone or text and relaying pertinent information to doctors
• Daily chores - Cleaning, Maintaining all laboratory equipment, Assisting with hospitalized patients, Cleaning kennels, Cleaning floors, Restraint
• Other hospital duties that may be involved (we do have a cleaning crew twice weekly)

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Veterinary Technician or in a similar role, Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT - preferred but not required)
• Knowledge of animal care and handling
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to multi-task and remain organized in a busy environment
• Patience and a love for animals

Benefits/Perks

• Flexible Scheduling
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Competitive Compensation
• Fun Working Environment
• Interact with Pets

Schedule

• 10-hour shifts
• Day shift
• No nights
• Overtime (occasionally)
• Weekends as needed - Usually every other Saturday
• Closed Sundays

Pay

$18.00 - $24.00 per hour

About Horizon Animal Hospital

Horizon Animal Hospital is an AAHA Accredited facility that was constructed to support our continuing mission of employing the latest medical technologies (including digital radiography, color ultrasound, and surgical lasers) to deliver the highest quality of medical care to our patients and their families. The hospital is located in the Centennial Marketplace Shopping Center in Scottsdale, Arizona, on Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd. at 100th Street; just two miles east of the Loop 101 freeway. Horizon Animal Hospital is one of the leading Scottsdale animal hospitals. At Horizon, communication with our clients is a top priority. We strive to provide information about each medical option in order to achieve the highest quality, and most cost-effective treatment possible. We offer complete, small animal veterinary care, including many important specialty services such as laser surgery, ultrasound, digital x-ray, and dentistry.