Animal Health Technician
Animal Health Technician
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Job Description
Posting Date
08/19/25Application Deadline
08/26/25Pay Range
Anticipate Hiring Range: $21.00 - $26.00 HourlyFull Pay Range: $21.00 - $31.00 Hourly
Salary offers are based on the candidates equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. This position is eligible for overtime compensation for all hours worked over 40 in the designated workweek.
Job Type
UnclassifiedDepartment
Animal Care and ControlAbout the Position
Are you ready to provide extraordinary medical care to our shelter population Do you have the compassion and enthusiasm to assist our veterinarians in analyzing disease and performing surgery
We are looking for someone to join our team of dedicated technicians and help us deliver optimal and humane medical services to the animals in our care. As an Animal Health Technician you will aid in providing proper medicinal and preventative treatments and assist our veterinarians in performing various surgical procedures. This position requires the employee on site and or customer facing for all hours worked.
Dont miss out on this opportunity to support our shelter and your community! Apply today!
About Us
Proud to Offer
Work with a greater purpose
Tuition reimbursement
Exceptional work-life balance
Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
Low-cost high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
Child care benefits including access to our on-site center Maricopa County Kids Club dedicated to serving Maricopa County families exclusively
Paid vacation sick time and parental leave
Extensive wellness program including healthcare premium discounts
Employee discounts for goods and services
Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1
Learn more at Work With Us Maricopa County AZ
We Require
One year of experience treating and handling animals in a veterinary clinic humane society or similar animal care facility
High School Diploma or GED
Post-secondary education may substitute for therequiredexperience on a year-for-year basis
Other Requirements
Candidates must be flexible and able to work all shifts including starting as early as 5 am and finishing as late as 7 pm working weekends and holidays. Employees can be assigned to any shift with any combination of days off determined by the Departments needs
We Also Value
Experience as a veterinary technician at a high-volume spay/neuter clinic or animal shelter
Completion of a certified curriculum in veterinary technician/assisting
Job Contributions
Participate in high-volume/high-quality surgery at MCACC by restraining animals for pre-operative exams inducing animals preparing animals for surgery monitoring anesthesia monitoring recovery and maintaining surgical cleanliness in the surgical suite
Provide prescribed medication and perform treatments on shelter animals
Administer vaccinations and implant microchips into animals
Clean disinfect and maintain the clinic and job-related equipment according to established disease control protocols
Complete data entries and maintain detailed and accurate animal health records
Survey the shelter population to identify animals in need of medical attention grooming or sterilization
Assist staff veterinarians with various procedures including euthanasia and emergency situations
Educate adopters on appropriate medical care including post-operative instructions and annual vaccinations
Deliver quality customer service to clients volunteers and staff while actively promoting our mission services programs and events
Perform routine clinical laboratory tests including fecal flotations skin scrapes and urine cytology
Working Conditions
Work is predominantly performed in an animal shelter with exposure to extreme and varying temperatures dogs and cats with unknown temperaments and behaviors excessive noise animal waste and fluids deceased animals cleaning chemicals and Zoonotic Diseases
While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand and walk on all types of surfaces sometimes slippery and/or uneven and rough and perform duties that require lifting bending and stooping
May be assigned to work at other shelter locations based on operational needs
Must be able to lift up to 50-100 lbs. occasionally 10-25 lbs. frequently or up to 10-20 lbs. constantly
Machines Tools Equipment Software and Hardware:Radiology equipment Grooming equipment Diagnostic tools Surgical tools Sterilization equipment. Software: Chameleon Outlook
Protective Equipment Required (PPE) may be required as appropriate (e.g. in an isolation ward)
Selection Procedure
Only the most qualified candidates will be considered
Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications
Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile
Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive
Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer.
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Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
