Veterinary Technician

Heidi’s Village exists to foster a community where pets and people are treated with respect, dignity, and compassion. We serve the non-profit animal welfare community through a one-of-a-kind business model, providing low-cost boarding and veterinary services exclusively to such organizations. We are looking for people with a great attitude and work ethic, the ability to learn, and the desire to be part of a team focused on excellence.

We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of Veterinary Technician. This position reports to the Practice Manager in Heidi’s Village Veterinary Center in Phoenix and is available immediately.

SUMMARY: Our Veterinary Technicians assist in multiple procedures providing care for animals including physical examinations, dental procedures, immunizations, surgeries, intake/discharge of patients and inventory maintenance. This position requires a working knowledge of pharmaceutical drugs, surgery and anesthesia procedures, common diseases; their symptoms, means of transmission, treatment and prevention, and other basic preventative health care recommendations.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Must be able to effectively communicate with and educate clients on their patient’s procedures, outcomes, medications and preventative.
• Must be familiar with operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting in house lab equipment. Bonus if is familiar with IDEXX in house lab machines.
• Skilled in proper radiographic technique and positioning, safety protocols and regulations regarding radiation exposure.
• Strong background and knowledge of surgical procedures, maintaining a sterile environment, anesthetic induction, intubation, monitoring and recovery. Needs to know how to operate, maintain and troubleshoot anesthetic equipment.
• Proficient in dental prophylaxis and dental radiographs
• Understands pharmaceutical drug classifications, uses, contraindication, drug calculations and conversions as well as routes of administration.
• Knowledgeable in hospital safety protocols and OSHA regulations.
• Must be familiar with isolation protocols and infectious disease transmission in a shelter setting.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Certified veterinary techician in the state of Arizona preferred - years of experience as a vet tech will be considered.
• 6 months working/volunteering with domestic animals in an animal shelter, veterinary hospital, or another animal facility preferred. NOTE: Any applicable volunteer or work experience should be listed and include hours worked and job duties.
• Priority consideration will be given to candidates with twelve plus months of surgery experience.

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

• Fast paced with frequent and unplanned operational challenges and interruptions
• Collaborative environment where employees are expected to assist others regardless of job title or function
• Frequent exposure to animal noises, odors, bodily fluids/excrement, and dander
• Work is performed in a potentially high decibel area, with varied temperature control (including in/outdoors), and with safety equipment often required
• Regularly required to stand/walk on all types of surfaces – slippery, uneven, and rough
• Must be able to actively stand/walk/bend while handling a wide variety of size/strength/temperament of animals
• Frequent lifting/handling/controlling animals/materials weighing 50+ pounds safely

We offer an environment that will challenge and reward personal and professional growth and take pride in the following values:

• Commitment – We are mission focused, open to new ideas, and committed to excellence
• Harmony – We value and promote harmonious relationships, internally and externally
• Accountability – We hold ourselves accountable for our actions, accept responsibility, and have high expectations of ourselves and each other
• Respect – We respectfully welcome diverse opinions and experiences and treat each other, the animals in our care, and our partners/community members with compassion and dignity
• Trust – We honor confidentiality, always assume the best intentions, and expect honesty
• Safety – We are wholeheartedly committed to each other’s safety and the safety of our animals

Do you share these values? Are you looking for a place to call home? Heidi’s Village may be the place for you!