Certified Veterinary Technician

Overview

Are you passionate about working with exotics, birds, cats, dogs, and small mammals? Do you want more variety in your work life? We are currently hiring a Certified Veterinary Technician to join our team at Desert Veterinary Clinic in Yuma, Arizona. Our busy, 3-doctor practice sees a variety of pets providing preventative and urgent care services.
Bilingual (Spanish) speakers encouraged to apply! Relocation assistance is available to qualified candidates. Salary starts at $20 per hour
, depending on experience, education, licensure, and certifications.

Location:

995 S 5th Ave, Yuma, AZ 85364.

Schedule:

4/10-hour shifts;
Monday - Saturday, 8 am - 6 pm, closed Sundays and major holidays.

Who We Are

Desert Veterinary Clinic is a general practice veterinary clinic in Yuma, AZ, run by Dr. Cheryl Haugo. Services include vaccine and preventative care, in-house diagnostics, chronic disease management, routine and emergency surgery, digital and dental radiography, dental cleaning and extractions, dietary recommendations, laser therapy, and end-of-life care. Our skilled veterinary team is committed to educating clients on keeping their pets healthy through all stages of life.

Yuma's Only AAHA-Accredited Veterinary Practice!

What the Clients Say

"My dog was recently very sick, I called Desert Veterinary Clinic, and they took her that afternoon. She was given wonderful care and was increasingly better by the next day! The staff and Doctor there are amazing. I am thankful for their help with my youngest baby."

Who You Are

• 2+ years of veterinary clinical experience, as a veterinary technician or assistant
• Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) in Arizona
  , or eligible to transfer/acquire state license within 3 months of hire required
• Degree from an AVMA-accredited Veterinary Technology program preferred but not required.
• Knowledge of industry tools and equipment
• Passion for working with small animals, birds, exotics, and their owners
• Experience with proper animal handling and restraint for a variety of species
• Ability to perform nursing care in a hospital or outdoor setting
• Solid understanding of animal behavior and healthcare
• Understands the importance of excellent communication and organizational skills
• Dental procedure experience, scaling, polishing, radiology
• Skilled in IV catheter placement, urinary catheter placement, applying casts, bandages and splints
• Anesthesia monitoring and surgical experience including intubation, monitoring, pre-operative and post-operative care
• Laboratory skills including cytology set-up and interpretation
• Diagnostic experience including digital radiology, dental radiology, and ultrasound-guided cystocentesis

What Makes Us Different

Your well-being matters to us. Ameri Vet supports the dedication it takes to provide care and quality to the communities you serve, and we offer comprehensive benefits and additional services for you.

• Competitive pay with Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K and more
• Pet care discounts for your pets
• Career development and advancement opportunities
• Continuing education allowance
• Over 200+ locations across the US with Ameri Vet partnering practices
• A great place to work with motivated and well-trained staff
• Referral program – join our team, bring your friends, and get paid
• Ameri Vet partnering practices are growing, adding more perks and inclusion for hospitals and professionals

Learn more about us at Desert Vet Clinic and Ameri Vet: these statements reflect our organizations, values, and commitment to supporting growth and success for team members.

What to Expect When You Join Our Team

• Tailored development programs, mentorship, and career pathing to help you achieve your goals
• Competitive pay, performance bonuses, 401(k) matching, and student loan assistance
• Health, dental, vision, life insurance, and mental health resources
• Generous paid time off and holidays
• A supportive, collaborative environment with a sense of belonging

Note
:
Benefits listed apply to full-time employees.