Veterinary Technician II – Puppy Parvo ICU

About the role

The Arizona Humane Society is looking for a full-time Veterinary Technician to care for our pets in the Puppy Parvo ICU at our state-of-the-art Rob and Melani Walton Papago Park Campus. If you are a talented veterinary technician passionate about executing excellent patient care, please continue to read more now.

Schedule

Saturday – Tuesday 9:00 AM – 7:30 PM

Benefits

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

Responsibilities

• Hold a key role in providing a healing and supportive environment by providing for both the physical and mental health of Puppy Parvo ICU patients through industry-leading complete care
• Assist the veterinarians in the treatment of the animals in the Puppy Parvo ICU which may include radiology, laboratory diagnostics, client education, clinic asepsis, fluid therapy, and the administration of prescribed medications
• Perform physical exams on all animals
• Set IV catheters on the most critical patients
• Collect, prepare, and submit all lab samples to outgoing vendors
• Complete any in-house laboratory testing for animals under treatment
• Administer treatment to the sick and recovering animals currently in the Puppy Parvo ICU, which may include reconstituting medications and the use of fluid and syringe pumps
• Understand and adhere to all set cleaning, chemical, handling, and safety procedures
• Feed, water, and maintain habitats in accordance with departmental and organizational standards at all times

Requirements

• High school diploma / GED
• Completion of a veterinary technician program
• At least 3 years of experience as Tech II/ CVT in a veterinary clinic/hospital
• Must know phlebotomy, immunology, parasitology, endocrinology, pharmacology and perform safe and humane animal handling
• Must be proficient in anesthesiology

Physical Demands / Work Environment

• 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
• Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Exposure to dust, heat, cold and temperature changes; occasional wet floors, and animal noises, odors, and dander
• Most time will be spent in a typical air-conditioned and heated office environment
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions