Veterinary Technician Experienced
HORIZON ANIMAL HOSPITAL LLC
- Scottsdale, AZ
- $17.00-23.00 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discounts
- Flexible schedule
- Free food & snacks
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition assistance
- Flexible Scheduling
- Career Advancement Opportunities
- Competitive Compensation
- Fun Working Environment
- Interact with Pets
- Triage pets as they arrive at the clinic
- Interview pet owners to obtain a patient history
- Take vital signs and acquire blood samples
- Managing surgical patients from check-in to check-out, including surgery monitoring and recovery
- Administer medications and provide at-home dosage instructions for clients
- Keep accurate patient records
- Running in-house IDEXX Lab Equipment
- Proficient in Phlebotomy
- Cephalic
- Saphenous
- Jugular
- Placing IV Catheters
- Following up with clients after visits or procedures by phone or text and relaying pertinent information to doctors
- Daily chores
- Cleaning
- Maintaining all laboratory equipment
- Assisting with hospitalized patients
- Cleaning kennels
- Cleaning floors
- Restraint
- Other hospital duties that may be involved (we do have a cleaning crew twice weekly)
- Previous experience as a Veterinary Technician or in a similar role, Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT - preferred by not required)
- Knowledge of animal care and handling
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to multi-task and remain organized in a busy environment
- Patience and a love for animals
- 10-hour shifts
- Day shift
- No nights
- Overtime (occasionally)
- Weekends as needed
- Usually every other Saturday
- Closed Sunday's