Credentialed Veterinary Technician

Job Type
Full-time
Description
Hello!
We have a very warm invitation to a credentialed technician who envisions a practice that actually embraces ideas and has a knack for nurturing relationships. If that is you, then we can't wait to meet someone who has the same priorities as we do! Come let us host you and show you around; the team would love to fill you in on how the clinic's new ownership is seriously skilled at listening to veterinarians. We were founded in 2019, and we have wonderful goals set in motion at our Maricopa location; we are in need of a quality team member who is on the hunt for a breath of fresh air!
EP Maricopa Animal Hospital Offers:
• Digital Radiology
• New Dental Equipment
• Laser Therapy
• Licensed Veterinary Technicians
• Collaboration with fellow DVMs on cases
• Healthy Work-Life Balance! No After-Hour Shifts & No On-Calls!
• Cardiology and Ultrasound Capabilities
• Tenured Team Who Love What They Do!
Destination Pet is on a mission to elevate the love and lives of pet families. We cultivate an innovative, collaborative, and team-based culture that centers wellness, balance, and growth among all of our associates. We make decisions as a team - whether in the home office or at the practice level - because together we are stronger. We have 40+ practices, and growing, in North America and are looking for the next generation of compassionate, pet-obsessed, and values-driven team members.
Veterinary Technician Job Responsibilities:
A Veterinary Technician provides animal care by determining animal requirements; conducting diagnostic procedures; assisting during operations; feeding and caring for animals; maintaining supplies and equipment; maintaining records.
Core Responsibilities:

• Supports Mission, Vision and Values of Destination Pet.
• Ensuring that clients and pets feel welcome and comfortable
• Training, supervising, and assisting technicians in their performance of a variety of technical and client education duties.
• Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.
• Conducting timely performance evaluations, mediate interpersonal problems and address concerns
• Making recommendations to the practice manager concerning personnel matters and assist with follow through of disciplinary actions.
• Assisting veterinarians to provide compassionate nursing care
• Performing cursory exams and prepping animals for aseptic surgery
• Monitoring anesthetic patients
• Cleaning, maintaining, and preparing surgical instruments and equipment
• Maintaining accurate medical records
• Filling prescriptions as directed by a veterinarian, and explaining prescription directions
• Assisting receptionists with check-in and checkout procedures and providing telephone support
• Performing various laboratory tests
• Suggesting dietary products and other services to clients
• Keeping our facilities clean and well maintained
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements for Veterinary Technician Skills and Qualifications:

• Knowledge of Animal Behavior, Animal Husbandry, Documentation Skills, Analyzing information, Clinical Skills, creating a Safe, Effective Environment
• Performing Diagnostic Procedures, Use of Medical Technologies
• Attention to Detail, Patience, Verbal Communication
• Credentialed Veterinary Technicians (RVTs) must obtain state-issued credentials, which requires passing the VTNE & graduating from an accredited program with an associate degree

Physical:

• Must be able to work evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Must frequently lift 40 pounds.
• Must be able to be on feet eight hours per day.
• Must be able to stand, walk and climb stairs frequently.
• Must be able to handle dogs on leashes.
• Must be able to work in an environment with exposure to disinfectant/sanitation chemicals, animal dander and excretions

If this sounds like the opportunity for you, please submit you resume today! We look forward to talking to you!
Requirements
Credentialed Veterinary Technicians (RVTs) must obtain state-issued credentials, which requires passing the VTNE & graduating from an accredited program with an associate degree
Salary Description
$21.00/hr + DOE