Certified Veterinary Technician

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Yuma, AZtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted 4 Days Agojob requisition :
JR106617

We are currently looking to hire a
** Certified Veterinary Technician
** to join our team at
** Desert Veterinary Clinic
** in Yuma, Arizona. Our busy, 3-doctor practice sees a variety of pets providing preventative and urgent care services.

** Bilingual (Spanish) speakers encouraged to apply!
**** Relocation Assistance Available to qualified candidates!
**** Salary:
** Starts at $20 per hour, and depends on experience, education, licensure, and certifications.
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* Location:

** 995 S 5th Ave, Yuma, AZ 85364
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* Schedule:

** 4/10-hour shifts;
Monday – Saturday, 8 am – 6 pm, closed Sundays and major holidays.
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* Who We Are:

**** Desert Veterinary Clinic
** is a general practice veterinary clinic in Yuma, AZ, run by Dr. Cheryl Haugo. Some of the veterinary services we offer are vaccine and preventative care and a full range of in-house diagnostics, chronic disease management, routine and emergency surgery, digital and dental radiography, dental cleaning and extractions, dietary recommendations, laser therapy, and end-of-life care. Our skilled veterinary team is committed to educating clients on how to keep their pets healthy through all stages of life!
** Yuma’s Only AAHA-Accredited Veterinary Practice!
**** What the Clients Say:**“My dog was recently very sick, I called Desert Veterinary Clinic, and they took her that afternoon. She was given wonderful care and was increasingly better by the next day! The staff and Doctor there are amazing.  I am thankful for their help with my youngest baby.” Deborah H.
** Who You Are:**
* ** 2+ years of veterinary clinical experience, as a veterinary technician or assistant**
* ** Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) in Arizona**,
* or eligible to transfer/acquire state license within 3 months of hire
* ** required
* ** Degree from an AVMA-accredited Veterinary Technology program preferred but not required.
* Knowledge of industry tools and equipment
* Passion for working with small animals, birds, exotics, and their owners
* Experience with proper animal handling and restraint for a variety of species
* Ability to perform nursing care in a hospital or outdoor setting
* Solid understanding of animal behavior and healthcare
* Understands the importance of excellent communication and organizational skills
* Dental procedure experience, scaling, polishing, radiology
* Skilled in IV Catheter placement, urinary catheter placement, applying casts, bandages and splints
* Anesthesia monitoring and surgical experience including intubation, monitoring, pre-operative and post-operative care
* Laboratory skills including cytology set-up and interpretation
* Diagnostic experience including digital radiology, dental radiology, and ultrasound-guided cystocentesis
** What Makes Us Different
***** Your well-being matters to us.
*** Ameri Vet appreciates the level of dedication it takes to provide care and quality to the communities you serve, and as a reflection, we offer comprehensive benefits and additional services for you.
* Competitive pay with Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K and more!
* Pet care discounts for your pets
* Career development and advancement opportunities
* Continuing education allowance
* Over 200+ locations all over the US to choose between with Ameri Vet partnering practices
* A great place to work with motivated and well-trained staff
* Referral program – join our team, bring your friends, and get paid!
* Ameri Vet partnering practices are rapidly growing and expanding, adding more perks and inclusion for hospitals and professionals in the industry!or:
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At Ameri Vet, we’re committed to your growth, development, well-being, and success. We empower team members with the resources, support, and opportunities needed to thrive in their careers and make a lasting impact in our communities.

Here’s what you can expect when you join our team:
* Tailored development programs, mentorship, and career pathing to help you achieve your unique goals.
* Competitive pay, performance bonuses, 401(k) matching, and student loan assistance to…