Experienced/ Certified Veterinary Technician

Overview: Prescott Animal Hospital is seeking a full-time experienced Certified Veterinary Technician or experience veterinary assistant to join our team! Compensation: $20-25/hr depending on experience and credentials Location: 1318 W Iron Springs Rd, Prescott, AZ 86305 Benefits we offer: Discounts for your furry friends! Medical, vision and dental benefits package.
401k program with company match starting day 1! A yearly scrub allowance for all employees.
Flexible schedule with a focus on work-life harmony - You'll get PTO and have the time to use it! Free virtual yoga, fitness and meditation classes for ALL employees.
Free virtual registered dietitian lead wellness, nutrition and cooking classes for ALL employees.
Bonus opportunities! Customized learning and developmental opportunities Prescott Animal Hospital is Prescott’s first veterinary hospital.
Seventy-seven years later, we're proud to say that the doctors and team of PAH remain dedicated to providing advanced veterinary medical care for a wide variety of animals.
As a member of the American Animal Hospital Association, Prescott Animal Hospital makes daily strides towards becoming the "Premier Practice of Northern Arizona".
Through our attention to detail, passion for continuing education, and commitment to compassion, we have established a base.
Services offered consist of routine veterinary care, routine surgery, orthopedic surgery, laser surgery, ultrasound, digital radiology, digital dental radiology, therapeutic laser, and a complete in-house laboratory.
Our high standard of care is accomplished by a team of 11 veterinarians and a support team of over 70 members.
In our seventh decade, we continue to increase the size of our team along with the scope of services to meet the expanding needs of our clients and patients.
PAH is a fast-paced, exhilarating practice located at 5,347 feet elevation in Arizona's central mountains.
Located two hours north of Phoenix, Arizona.
With four seasons and a history beginning prior to the turn of the century, Prescott is visited by many tourists and is known as "Everyone's Hometown".
With our established residents, increasing retirement population and visiting guests our town provides the ideal location for a technician to establish in a growing community.
Integrity and first-class people skills are essential.
A passion for learning enhances the value of our technicians as their knowledge increases and as they, in turn, educate our clients.
We provide the ideal clinical setting to expand and develop skills in every area of practice.
To achieve our standards, an eager team-oriented individual with fresh ideas and a driving passion for high-quality veterinary medicine and superb customer service is essential.
Job Summary: The Certified Veterinary Technician provides leadership and training to the medical support staff in the operation of a small animal facility in accordance with hospital policy and procedures and provides medical care to patients as allowed in the veterinary practice act.
The Certified Veterinary Technician will be able to communicate effectively with team members and clients and have great attention to detail and organizational abilities.
Responsibilities: Essential Functions: The following duties and responsibilities generally reflect the expectations of this job but are not intended to be all inclusive.
The essential functions include the most significant tasks and are the essence of why the role exists; removing an essential duty would fundamentally alter the role.
Maintain and uphold Core Values and Mission Statement of MVP.
Provide guidance to the support staff to assure that the shift flows well.
Mentor team members for career advancement and personal development towards goals.
Provide input to the hospital manager for 360-degree employee performance evaluations.
Provide patient care under the supervision and direction of a DVM.
Maintain excellent client communication.
Record all pertinent medical, client and case related information in the patient record accurately with appropriate grammar, terms, and accurate information.
Review medical records, estimates or discharge instructions with clients.
Answer client’s inquiries about basic animal care questions and routine procedures; handle client’s medical questions with confidence and direct to veterinarians when appropriate.
Additional Functions: Provide client care for scheduling appointments, taking payments, and checking in clients.
Answer the phones in a courteous and informative way.
Provide feedback and changes to the training program.
Take part in jobs shadows or working interviews as necessary.
Qualifications: Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Must be proficient in a variety of skills ranging from but not limited to laboratory, pharmacy, radiology, surgery, dental and nursing skills.
Ability to demonstrate patience and composure in stressful situations, and ability to handle a fast-paced environment.
Ability to stay calm and efficient during a medical crisis.
Ability to give SQ, IM and IV injections.
Knowledge of usage, dosage, and common side-effects for commonly used prescription drugs and ability to readily explain them to the clients.
Knowledge of the common anesthesia and recovery states and ability to alert veterinarians when symptoms change or when concerns arise with hospitalized patients.
Ability to properly extubate, monitor temperature and recover a patient from anesthesia.
The employee must have mental processes for reasoning, remembering, mathematics, and language ability (reading, writing, and speaking the English language) to perform the duties proficiently.
The employee must be confident around pets.
Required Education and Experience: High School Diploma or equivalent required.
State Department of Regulation Licensing required.
1+ Years of Veterinary industry experience required.
Physical Requirements: The employee must have the ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and climb as well as manipulate (lift, carry, move) up to 50 pounds and over 50 pounds with a coworker.
The employee must be able to endure sitting, standing and walking on hard floor surfaces for extended periods of time.
The employee must possess sufficient ambulatory skills to perform duties while in hospital environment.
The employee must be able to work in noisy work conditions with sounds from animals and equipment that can be moderately high.
The employee will be routinely exposed to a variety of pets that may bite or scratch, and on occasion, exposed to anesthesia, radiation, biological hazards, and medication/controlled substances.
The employee must possess the ability to hear verbal instructions, client discourse and veterinary patients.
The employee must have specific vision abilities which include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
The employee must have good hand-eye coordination, arm-hand-finger dexterity with the ability to grasp and visual acuity to use a keyboard and operate equipment.
Travel required: Minimal travel required, possibly for vendor visits and associate education.
Reasonable Accommodations Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws.
If you need a reasonable accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to benefits@mvetpartners.
com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
Mission Veterinary Partners (MVP) is an equal opportunity employer.
Hiring decisions are administered without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members.