Veterinary Technician II - Sunnyslope Public Clinic

Veterinary Technician II – Sunnyslope Public Clinic

The Arizona Humane Society is looking for a full‑time dedicated and motivated Veterinary Technician to join our Sunnyslope Public Clinic working four 10‑hour shifts split between Monday‑Friday and eventually Saturdays from 6:45 am–5:15 pm (end time may vary depending on clinic needs). 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!

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

The 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, administration of prescribed medications (oral, IV, IM, SQ), client education and clinic asepsis.

• High school diploma/GED required.
• Completion of a veterinary technician program and certification preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a veterinary clinic or hospital required.
• 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 an effective and professional manner with the public and all staff members.
• Know veterinary medical concepts, including, but not limited to, vaccine protocols and anesthetic risks, and 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.

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 Arizona Humane Society is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a participant in the E‑Verify program.

Must pass pre‑employment drug and background screening to be compliant with DEA requirements for dispensing controlled drugs.