What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinic Spay/Neuter Veterinary Technician II position at Arizona Humane Society?
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Clinic Spay/Neuter Veterinary Technician II
The Arizona Humane Society is looking for a dedicated and motivated Veterinary Technician to join our Marge Wright Veterinary Clinic. If you are a passionate Veterinary Technician interested in making a difference at our low cost animal clinic working with the public to assist in the wellness of their animals, please continue to read more now!
Department: Margaret McAllister Brock Veterinary Clinic
Location: South Mountain Campus
Status: Part Time
Schedule: Friday & Saturday 7am-5pm
Reports To: Veterinary Clinic Manager
Supervises: N/A
Paws Up For Great Benefits!
- Competitive salary
- Health Savings Account and Flex Spending Account options
- Free Employee Assistance Program
- Free Life Insurance, Short Term and Long-Term Disability
- 401(k) with employer contribution
- Generous PTO program
- Up to 8 paid holidays per year
- Continuing education, including employer Fear Free Certification
- Discounts on veterinary services
- Discounted bus and light rail passes
- Employee Wellness Plans and Activities
- Got student loans? Employment with AHS may qualify you for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program!
A Day in the Life:
The Spay and Neuter Veterinary Technician will be responsible for working in our low cost animal clinic that Specializes in assisting veterinarians in all aspects of care for owned animals of our community. They will be responsible for AHS' Spay/Neuter and Wellness including prepping for surgery, anesthesia monitoring, patient recovery, laboratory diagnostics, restraining/handling, vaccine knowledge, fluid therapy, the administration of prescribed medications (oral, IV, IM, SQ), client education and clinic asepsis.
Job Requirements:
- High school diploma / GED
- Completion of a veterinary technician program and certification preferred.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in a veterinary clinic or hospital
- Expertise in phlebotomy, immunology, parasitology, endocrinology and pharmacology required.
- Must be proficient in anesthesiology.
- Demonstrate commitment to spay/neuter initiatives with a positive attitude.
- Provide excellent patient care in all perioperative phases for up to 60 cats and/or dogs per day.
- Administer injections (IV, IM, SQ) as directed by the Veterinarian.
- Intubate animals, place intravenous catheters, perform venipuncture and administer fluids as needed.
- Monitor vital signs of sedated and anesthetized patients in preoperative, operative, and postoperative phases.
- Administer microchips and fill prescriptions.
- Stay current in knowledge of emergency drugs and protocols.
- Communicate in effective and professional manner with public and all staff members.
- Know veterinary medical concepts, including, but not limited to vaccine protocols and anesthetic risks. Be able to communicate such information to clients.
- Prepare home-care instructions and receipt for all services performed.
- Fill prescriptions from veterinarian's written or verbal orders and provide clients with instructions for administration of prescriptions.
Physical Demands/Work Environment:
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 will be 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.
The physical demands and work environment 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 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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