Veterinary Technician - Hiring Urgently

We are on the lookout for an enthusiastic Veterinary Technician to join our stellar team at Vistancia Animal Hospital in Peoria, AZ.
Growing your career as a Full Time Veterinary Technician is an awesome opportunity to develop relevant skills.
If you are strong in leadership, teamwork and have the right initiative for the job, then apply for the position of Veterinary Technician at Vistancia Animal Hospital today!

Overview 

The Veterinary Technician supports the hospital by providing dedicated quality veterinary care and extraordinary service to our patients and clients. As a Vet Tech, you will fully assist the DVMs to help improve the quality of care to the patients, and to aid the doctors in achieving greater efficiency by relieving them of technical work at the Veterinary Hospital.

Essential Functions

• Assist in determining animal requirements by helping conduct animal examinations, reviewing care plans and records, completing laboratory tests and studies, and diagnostic imaging

• Care for patients by taking vital signs, collecting samples, administering medications, drugs, and vaccines, and bandaging and wrapping wounds

• Support patient examinations and DVMs by assembling required supplies and instruments, securing and bringing patients to examination rooms, and restraining patients

• Fill prescriptions and administer medications, including proper documentation, logging and security of controlled drugs

• Maintain a safe, secure, healthy and humane environment by following documented standards and procedures in compliance with applicable legal regulations

• Maintain medical records by documenting patients’ conditions, reactions, and changes; updates database in an accurate and timely manner

• Ability to demonstrate and follow procedures in catheter placement and phlebotomy

Education & Requirements

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent combination of education, and/or experience

• One - two years of experience with veterinary appointments performing above duties 

• Experience in surgery is a plus

• Able to perform moderately physically demanding work, that requires lifting (up to 50 pounds), cleaning, and constant motion

• Ability to work with or around sick animals, potentially hazardous materials, cleaning chemicals, gas anesthetics, zoonotic diseases, and unpleasant odors

• Must be flexible with scheduling and able to work some weekends

What we offer

Vistancia offers competitive compensation as well as a benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, PTO, and 401(k)

Vistancia Animal Hospital is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, national origin, religion, gender, marital status, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. 

Benefits of working as a Veterinary Technician in Peoria, AZ:

● Excellent benefits
● Opportunities to grow
● Attractive package