- Veterinary Technician at Foothills Animal Hospital Yuma, AZ
- Foothills Animal Hospital in Yuma, AZ, United States
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Veterinary Technician job at Foothills Animal Hospital. Yuma, AZ. Job Description
Job Description
Foothills Animal Hospital is looking for a full-time Veterinary Technician to join our team!
About Our Hospital: Foothills Animal Hospital is located in Yuma, AZ. We offer preventative and emergency/critical care veterinary services. Our hospital sets the standard for excellence in veterinary care in our award-winning, state-of-the-art facility. We are fully equipped with the latest medical technology, including a laparoscopy, endoscopy, CT, radiology, ultrasound, laser, two critical care cribs, a Snyder oxygen, plus doctors and staff who are willing to teach and help you grow as a technician!
Our Values and Mission: At Foothills Animal Hospital, we are dedicated to providing quality health care with the highest level of compassion, integrity, and service for our pets. Our dedicated doctors are assisted by a caring, knowledgeable, and friendly staff who offer a very positive work environment that helps other team members thrive and learn. We are a 40+ employee hospital seeking a full-time Veterinary Technician who shares our energy, drive, and ambition and who will meaningfully contribute to our growth and success.
Position Overview: As a Veterinary Technician, you will play an important role in the day-to-day operations with Foothills Animal Hospital. By adding value to an efficient organization dedicated to quality care and extraordinary service, you will perform a variety of patient care and treatment tasks including monitoring hospitalized pets, maintaining inventory, preparing prescriptions, performing routine in-house laboratory work, educating clients regarding veterinary care and procedures, and assisting with surgical procedures at the Veterinary Hospital.
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Assist in determining animal requirements by helping conduct animal examinations, reviewing care plans and records, completing laboratory tests and studies, and diagnostic imaging
• Care for patients by taking vital signs, collecting samples, and vaccines, and bandaging and wrapping wounds
• Prep and assist in diagnostic, medical, and surgical procedures
• Fill prescriptions and administer PO, SQ, IM, IV medications, including proper documentation, logging and security of controlled drugs
• Operate and maintain hospital equipment, i.e., EKG, fluid pump, syringe pump, scales, and anesthetic monitors/machines
• Anesthetize animals and monitor anesthesia under the direction and supervision of the Veterinarian
• Display confidence and reassurance when dealing with pets experiencing severe stress, illness, and/or pain
• Ability to demonstrate and follow procedures in catheter placement and phlebotomy
• Maintain medical records by documenting patients’ conditions, reactions, and changes; updates database in an accurate and timely manner
• Maintain a safe, secure, healthy and humane environment by following documented standards and procedures in compliance with applicable legal regulations
• Demonstrate flexibility to float to other departments in times of need
Qualifications and Skills:
• At least 1 year of performing above duties is required
• Experience with veterinary critical and emergency care is preferred but not required
• High School Diploma/GED
• Knowledge of pharmaceuticals and calculations
• Able to perform moderately physically demanding work, that requires lifting (up to 50 pounds), cleaning, and constant motion
• Ability to work with or around sick animals, potentially hazardous materials, cleaning chemicals, gas anesthetics, zoonotic diseases, and unpleasant odors
Available Schedule: Full-time position, we offer 10 hour shifts/4 days a week, NO OVERNIGHTS, must be open to work occasional weekends, shift hours can range from 6am-8pm
• We are open: Monday-Sunday 7:30am-5:30pm
• Emergency hours vary
Benefits We Offer:
• Competitive compensation commensurate with experience ($17.00 - $25.00 per hour)
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401k + company match
• Paid time off
• Continuing education opportunities
• Professional development support
• Mental health assistance
• Employee discounts on veterinary services
• Scrub allowance
• Positive and supportive work environment!
Apply today! We look forward to hearing from you!
Foothills Animal Hospital is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, national origin, religion, gender, marital status, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.
Job Reference ID: CPP-0000188
Yuma AZ United States