Shelter Medical Veterinary Technician II

The Arizona Humane Society is seeking a compassionate and skilled Shelter Medical Veterinary Technician to support our veterinary team in providing exceptional care to animals in need. In this role, you will assist veterinarians with medical treatments, surgeries, diagnostics, radiology, dentistry, laboratory procedures, and client education, while also independently evaluating animals to help determine adoptability and appropriate care plans. Responsibilities include administering treatments and vaccines, performing physical exams and diagnostic testing, assisting with routine and orthopedic surgeries, maintaining accurate medical records, preparing laboratory samples, and ensuring clinic cleanliness and organization. This position also involves following Fear Free handling techniques, supporting euthanasia procedures when necessary, training junior staff, and helping create a safe, compassionate environment for both animals and clients.

Responsibilities

Assist veterinarians with medical treatments, surgeries, diagnostics, radiology, dentistry, laboratory procedures, and client education; Independently evaluate animals to help determine adoptability and appropriate care plans; Administer treatments and vaccines; Perform physical exams and diagnostic testing; Assist with routine and orthopedic surgeries; Maintain accurate medical records; Prepare laboratory samples; Ensure clinic cleanliness and organization; Follow Fear Free handling techniques; Support euthanasia procedures when necessary; Train junior staff; Help create a safe, compassionate environment for both animals and clients

Requirements

High school diploma/GED required; Minimum 2 years experience at a veterinary hospital or clinic; Must know phlebotomy, immunology, parasitology, endocrinology, and pharmacology; Proficiency with safe and humane animal handling skills, TPR, vaccines, medication administration, laboratory procedures, medical math, veterinary terminology, documentation, and medical records; Ability to assist DVM with surgery, radiology, dentistry, diagnostics, patient care and recovery; Ability to perform advanced technical procedures such as surgical assistance, anesthesia monitoring and support, advanced wound care, bandaging and splinting, dental cleanings and procedures, advanced fluid therapy, and sampling techniques; Strong competency in emergency response and critical care support; Ability to mentor or support training of junior staff; Must possess excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and time management skills; Able to speak, read and write English; Ability to perform medical mathematical equations; Must pass pre-employment drug and background screening to be compliant with DEA requirements for dispensing controlled drugs

Nice to have

Completion of a veterinary technician training program; Spanish language helpful

Benefits

Competitive salary; Generous PTO program; Up to 8 paid holidays per year; 401(k) with employer contribution; Medical, Dental and Vision Plans; Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program eligibility; Discounts on veterinary services and other pet perks