Overview
Veterinary Technician Jobs in Flagstaff, AZ at High Country Humane
Objective:
Responsible for outstanding daily medical care to all shelter (both in shelter and in foster care) animals and client animals seen through clinic services.
Essential Functions:
Responsible for daily medical care of shelter animals including daily health checks
Administer immunizations, prescribed medicines, deworming, and flea and tick treatments
Responsible for provision of food, water, kennel cleaning, and walking of animals in medical side
Perform animal bathing, grooming, and nail trimming as needed
Explain concept of prepubescent sterilization, prerelease sterilization and humane euthanasia
Assists in performance of euthanasia when necessary
Provide support to adopters and foster volunteers regarding medical questions or care
Input data for animal medical records, treatments, and medicines for all shelter animals
Notate animal behavior during medical assessment and report issues to appropriate staff
Notify shelter veterinarian in emergent medical situations or deterioration of medical conditions
Follow established disease control protocols to clean and disinfect kennels, cages, and general medical areas daily
Handle and restrain animals properly and safely during vaccine clinics, intakes and wellness exams
Keeps animal areas clean and sanitized; cleans and maintains clinic facilities and equipment
Maintains proper animal identification
Participates in disposal of animals if necessary
Stocks clinic supplies and performs minor maintenance tasks
Maintains safety standards at all times
Assist with the flow of incoming animals during intake, drop off, vaccine clinics and wellness exams throughout designated areas and take the animal weight as needed
Provide information on flea/tick treatment, spay/neuter surgery, routine testing and test results, clinic practices, or general questions on various aspects of animal care
Relay important follow up care to discharged patients as requested by the veterinarian
Checking in supply orders and restocking as needed
Performs other duties as assigned
Communication:
Must communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with supervisors, colleagues, volunteers (both in shelter volunteers and foster parents). Is able to effectively communicate in emergent situations.
Customer Service:
Has daily contact with adopters, clients, co-workers, supervisors and volunteers. Is able to respond promptly and courteously to customer needs. Responds to request for service or assistance from supervisors, co-workers and volunteers. Displays empathy and understanding when needed.
Attendance and Dependability:
Must be depended on to report to work at the scheduled time and is seldom absent from work and can be depended upon to complete work in a timely, accurate, and thorough manner and is conscientious about assignments.
Problem Solving:
Is able to identify potential problems and in a timely manner is able to identify a solution or person to provide the solution. Must work well in a group or individual problem solving situations. Displays original thinking and creativity.
Qualifications
1-3+ years’ experience as veterinary technician,
Working knowledge of computer systems and veterinary software
Physical Factors
Work performed in animal clinic, high exposure to animals
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. unassisted, and over 50 lbs. with assistance
Potential exposure to zoonotic diseases, dangerous and fractious animals, high noise levels, wet surfaces, hazardous chemicals, and sharp objects
Long periods of standing, bending, stooping, reaching, and working outdoors in differing climate may be required
Disclaimer
This is an employment at-will position, which means that employment is for no specific term and that employment may be terminated by the employee or HCH at any time with or without cause.
This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions or qualifications associated with the job.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $18.00 – $23.00 per hour
Expected hours: 30 – 40 per week
Benefits
· Dental insurance
· Employee discount
· Health insurance
· Paid time off
· Vision insurance
Schedule
· 10 hour shift
· Day shift
· Some Holidays
· No nights
· Some Weekends
Work Location: In person
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 – $23.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
Dental insurance
Employee discount
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Schedule:
10 hour shift
Day shift
Holidays
Rotating weekends
Work Location: In person
Title: Veterinary Technician
Company: High Country Humane
Location: Flagstaff, AZ
