PT/FT Veterinary Technician Gilbert, Peoria & Scottsdale

Job Description

Job Description

Desert Veterinary Medical Specialists is the leader in providing internal medicine, cardiology, and radiology specialty care throughout the Greater Phoenix Valley. We act in partnership with primary care providers to deliver the highest level of medical care available to our shared patients. As an extended resource of our referral hospitals, we practice in a respectful and collaborative manner. Our team of specialists and support personnel offers exceptional personalized service where the needs of the patient and their family are always the primary focus. The ideal candidate must understand the opportunities and challenges of a relationship and service-based veterinary referral practice.

Desert Veterinary Medical Specialists is hiring Certified Veterinary Technicians and Veterinary Technicians as we continue to grow. To find out what exciting positions we have available please submit your resume along with a cover letter and hours available (FT/PT), and wage desires through Indeed.

Core Values:

Innovation- We will strive to discover and share knowledge that will continuously improve the veterinary profession

Excellence- At DVMS our standard is excellence in all that we do and the way in which we do it

Compassion- The spirit of all of our relationships will be driven by compassion

Patient Care- We are committed to providing compassionate, ethical and quality care to our patients. We treat them as if they are members of our own families

Integrity- We will conduct ourselves in a manner that will instill confidence and trust in all of our interactions

Service- Service is the cornerstone of DVMS. We will strive to meet and exceed the expectations of the community we serve.

Essential Functions Include:

Provides nursing care for patients under veterinary supervision

Ensures proper use and safekeeping of medications and supplies

Assists in maintaining medical equipment

Helps maintain electronic medical records and other paperwork accurately

Represents the practice professionally in dealing with clients, referring veterinarians, vendors and co-workers.

Key Responsibilities:

Carry out orders by veterinarians and carefully monitor patients

Be proficient in taking digital x-rays with proper positioning and restraint of animal

Draws blood samples and collects stool and urine samples

Performs laboratory tests, i.e. CBC, chemistries, urinalysis, etc.

Places IV catheters and monitors IV fluid administration

Administers and monitors anesthetics

Prepares IV medications following necessary safety procedures

Prepares animals for procedures and assists veterinarians with procedures

Assures patients are kept as clean and comfortable as possible

Follow proper procedures for the administration of drugs including documentation for controlled substances

Operate within OSHA standards with a focus on safety for patients, clients, and co-workers

Be prepared to act in an emergency situation

Accurately fill prescriptions and carefully handle medications for proper inventory control

Prepare treatment plan estimates and deliver them to clients

Compassionately educates clients on their pet’s treatment options and explains treatment plans

Keep animal care areas clean and clutter-free

Actively pursue additional training and education by reading journals and participating in rounds

Attend team and staff meetings; contribute ideas and constructive feedback

Model exceptional care and service for clients, pet owners, and referring veterinarians

Self-starter and able to take direction from veterinarians and practice managers

Ability to multi-task and keep the flow efficient for internal medicine, cardiology, and/or radiology

Aid veterinarians in achieving greater efficiency by relieving them of technical work and administrative detail

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent. Prefer a CVT but will consider technicians based on experience.

Experience:1-2 years experience as a veterinary technician in a veterinary hospital preferred.

Physical Requirements:

Able to be active, sitting, walking, standing, kneeling, and stooping for long periods of time

Able to bend at waist and knees repeatedly throughout shift

Can push, and pull, has full use of hands/fingers, and reach above shoulders for an extended period of time

Must be able to lift 50 pounds

Able to work well under pressure and at high levels of stress

Hearing, vision, and speech at a functional level

Exposure to supplies commonly used in a hospital setting such as anesthetic gases and radiation within appropriate OSHA standards

Risk of injury from animals

Person must be flexible with hours M-F between the hours of 7:30am and 7pm. Employee must be willing to travel to multiple locations to cover sick and vacation time.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Salary: $17.00 - $21.00 per hour based on experience, position and travel abilities

Benefits:

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental Insurance

Employee discount

Medical, Dental and Vision plans

Vacation and Sick Time

Schedule:

10-hour shift

Monday to Friday

Willing to travel to a secondary location (Gilbert, Scottsdale, and Peoria)

Experience:

Veterinary experience: 1 year (Preferred)

Full-time