Veterinary Technician; mid-shift- AZ- Animal Health Institute

Job Category: Staff

Requisition Number: VETER
004069

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• Posted:
  May 14, 2025
• Full-Time

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Arizona Animal Clinic
Glendale, AZ 85308, USA

Summary

The Veterinary Technician will be responsible for wellness care in a busy general practice at the Companion Animal Clinic. Reports to the Veterinary Technician Supervisor at the Animal Health Institute. Must have flexible hours; this is a mid-shift position working 2pm-10:30pm.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in surgical and treatment setup, restrain animals for procedures
• Admit patients and follow protocols (not overnight)
• Create hospitalization and treatment estimates
• Ensure accurate charges in EMR daily
• Assist with anesthesia and monitoring
• Assist with surgeries
• Perform radiography, venipuncture, catheter placement, bandage changes
• Monitor hospitalized patients' conditions, including pain assessment
• Administer medications and fluids
• Assist with dentistry (not overnight)
• Feed and exercise hospitalized animals
• Process laundry and maintain supplies
• Assist in sterilization and lab sample processing
• Record patient notes in EMR
• Support student instruction
• Follow protocols for infectious diseases
• Maintain equipment and inventory
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Must perform all duties satisfactorily. Must work safely, with regular attendance. Reasonable accommodations available for disabilities.

Other Qualifications

• Strict policy compliance
• Build positive rapport
• Flexibility for early mornings, evenings, occasional Saturdays
• Ability to handle animals, animal waste, and biohazards
• Alertness and safety focus
• Regular attendance

Knowledge

• Know practice services and species
• Familiar with breeds, coat colors, and medical terminology
• Follow OSHA standards and find Safety Data Sheets
• Understand infectious and zoonotic diseases

Education & Experience

High School diploma or GED required. 3-5 years in an animal hospital; CVT certification preferred. Experience in specialty/emergency settings is a plus. Bilingual in Spanish is an asset.

Computer Skills

Learn String Soft Veterinary Management system; basic MS Office skills.

Physical Demands

Stand, sit, handle animals, lift up to 40 lbs. Reasonable accommodations available.

Animal allergies statement: No inhibiting allergies.

The environment is moderate noise; safety precautions are in place.

Midwestern University provides graduate health sciences education, with campuses in Illinois and Arizona. Offers comprehensive benefits, work-life balance, and wellness facilities.

Midwestern University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, complying with all relevant laws and regulations.