Shelter Surgery Vet Tech II
Arizona Humane Society
- Phoenix, AZ
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Competitive pay including Holiday pay, paid time off, and bereavement pay
- Got student loans? Employment with AHS may qualify you for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program!
- Affordable Medical plans for employee and family
- Medical, Vision, Free Employee Dental
- Health Savings Account and telemedicine options
- 401(k) retirement plan with company vesting
- Employer paid short term disability, long term disability and life insurance with buy up coverage available
- Employee Assistance Program, providing free services every quarter such as confidential counseling and financial services
- Demonstrate commitment to spay/neuter initiatives with a positive attitude.
- Provide excellent patient care in all perioperative phases for up to 40 cats and/or dogs per day.
- Administer injections such as pain medications, vaccinations and other medications, implant microchips, and perform testing 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.
- 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 staff.
- When Veterinarian has documented information about an animal's condition, adequately enter information and maintain all records and document data through computer program.
- Follow AHS standard procedures for post-operative care of patient and never leave animal unattended.
- Work well both independently and cooperatively as part of team.
- Remain composed while working in fast-paced environment.
- Assist with or perform and properly document euthanasia.
- Represent AHS in professional and courteous manner at all times.
- Attend required staff meetings and training sessions.
- Other duties as assigned.
- High school diploma/GED
- Prefer completion of a veterinary technician program, experience may substitute for education
- Valid driver's license
- At least 2 years of experience in a veterinary clinic/hospital setting
- Must know phlebotomy, immunology, parasitology, endocrinology and pharmacology.
- Safe and humane animal handling skills are required.
- Must be proficient in anesthesiology.