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    Foster Veterinary Technician - Phoenix, United States - Arizona Humane Society

    Arizona Humane Society
    Arizona Humane Society Phoenix, United States

    3 weeks ago

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    Job Description

    Job DescriptionEvery pet deserves a good life. We save the most vulnerable animals and enrich the lives of pets and people. Our mission is made possible with the hard work of our valued employees. Named "Best Nonprofit" and "Best Place to Volunteer" by our community, we offer a friendly, professional work environment with a culture that promotes innovation, compassion and excellence. (Video)

    Foster Veterinary Technician (3 DAYS OFF WEEKLY)

    Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Saturday 7am to 6 pm


    SUPPORTING YOUR GROWTH

    Investing in our staff is important to us We want you to learn new skills and grow into the role. We offer ongoing coaching, support and new learning opportunities. We are a large, non-profit organization with growth opportunities across many departments.


    PAWS UP FOR GREAT BENEFITS

    • Competitive pay including Holiday pay, paid time off, and bereavement pay
    • Got student loans? Employment with AHS may qualify you for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program
    • Affordable Medical plans for employee and family
    • Medical, Vision, Free Employee Dental
    • Health Savings Account and telemedicine options
    • 401(k) retirement plan with company vesting
    • Employer paid short term disability, long term disability and life insurance with buy up coverage available
    • Employee Assistance Program, providing free services every quarter such as confidential counseling and financial services

    Position Summary

    The Foster Veterinary Technician is the doctor's primary medical support person for pets in foster care. They begin the examination procedure and continue to assist the doctor throughout the examination, diagnosis and treatment phases. Not only are our technicians a master of time management and critical thinking, they are also rock stars in offering an excellent experience every time to our Foster Heroes. Our Foster Veterinary Technicians are compassionate with their communication, keep a cool composure under pressure and thrive on teamwork.


    Essential Functions and Responsibilities

    • Provides compassionate care to patients.
    • Performs all duties in accordance with shelter medical policies and procedures.
    • Utilizes basic animal handling and restraint, performs Fear Free handling techniques.
    • Obtains a complete and thorough medical history from the Foster Hero, and communicate that information with the staff veterinarian.
    • Perform physical examinations on all animals, identify and record any observations. Work with veterinarian to determine if pet is an adoption candidate or if further medical attention is needed.
    • Administer any necessary vaccines, preventatives, medications, or treatments as directed by veterinarian.
    • Performs clinical laboratory procedures such as fecal flotation exams, ear cytology's, skin scrapings, urinalysis, and fungal cultures; draws blood for laboratory analysis; maintains file of lab test results and ensures that test results are recorded in patient records. Collect, prepare, and submit samples to outgoing vendors and log appropriately.
    • Shoot and log radiographs adhering to all required safety procedures.
    • Understands usage and dosage for all prescription drugs and can readily explain them to the Foster Hero.
    • Discharges patients on the veterinarian's orders, ensuring that patients are well groomed and in a medically appropriate state. Counsels Foster Heroes on various aspects of animal care; proper care and procedures that should be followed at home, ensures follow up appointments are made.
    • Prepares and maintains the exam room and treatment areas, including keeping all clinic areas clean and orderly, restocking supplies as needed.
    • Assists other staff members as required and maintains a positive, cooperative relationship

    Other Duties

    The duties listed above are intended as a general illustration of the various types of work that may be performed. Job descriptions are subject to change by AHS as the needs and requirements of the job change.


    Qualifications

    • High school diploma/GED/preferred
    • Completion of a veterinary assistant or technician program (preferred), experience may substitute for education.

    Experience:

    • Minimum of 6 months of experience working as veterinary assistant or technician in a veterinary clinic/hospital setting. Education may substitute for experience.
    • Must know phlebotomy, immunology, parasitology, endocrinology, pharmacology and perform safe and humane animal handling.
    • Language Skills: Able to speak, read and write English; Spanish language helpful.
    • Mathematical Skills: Ability to perform basic mathematical skills.
    • Computer Skills: Proficiency with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook and Explorer; able to learn other software programs as necessary. Proficiency with or able to learn/use Chameleon software (for use with animals in a shelter environment).
    • Other Skills, Abilities and Qualifications: Regular attendance and punctuality is required.

    Physical Demands:

    While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


    Work Environment:

    The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. There may be occasional wet floors, animal noises, odors, and dander. Most time will be spent in a typical air-conditioned and heated office environment.


    Employee Values:

    All AHS employees are expected to uphold the values of Innovation, Compassion, and Excellence.


    Additional Information:

    The Arizona Humane Society is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a participant in the E-Verify program. Pre-employment background check required.

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