We are seeking a compassionate highly skilled CertifiedVeterinarian Technician and Veterinary Assistants to join the team at our successful clinic. Veterinary Technician responsibilities include assisting the Veterinarian with surgeries and procedures coordinating animal care and monitoring animal recovery. As a member of our team you will have the opportunity to collaborate with other experienced professionals. You will work closely with the entire clinic staff to ensure the health and well-being of all of our pet patients. We are a bustling and dynamic privately owned hospital offering a wide range of opportunities to enhance your expertise through cutting-edge techniques such as laser treatments dentistry ultrasound and much more. If you are passionate about providing exceptional animal care wed like to meet you.
Responsibilities
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)
Qualifications
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
Schedule
10-hour shifts
Day shift
No nights
Overtime (occasionally)
Weekends as needed
Usually every other Saturday
Closed Sundays
Compensation: $17.00 - $23.00 per hour
About Horizon Animal Hospital
Horizon Animal Hospital is an AAHA Accredited facility that was constructed to support our continuing mission of employing the latest medical technologies (including digital radiography color ultrasound and surgical lasers) to deliver the highest quality of medical care to our patients and their families.
The hospital is located in the Centennial Marketplace Shopping Center in Scottsdale Arizona on Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd. at 100th Street; just two miles east of the Loop 101 freeway. Horizon Animal Hospital is one of the leading Scottsdale animal hospitals
At Horizon communication with our clients is a top priority. We strive to provide information about each medical option in order to achieve the highest quality and most cost-effective treatment possible.
We offer complete small animal veterinary care including many important specialty services such as laser surgery ultrasound digital x-ray and dentistry.
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