Relief Veterinary Technician

The purpose of this Relief Program is to assist Vet clinics within the Phoenix area during labor shortages or need for additional hourly staff. In this role, you will need to be available to work in a variety of clinics across the valley on an as-needed basis. This is a great opportunity for someone looking for additional work on “off days” or someone who prefers to work on an as-needed basis.

Requirements

Candidates must have at least 2 years of experience working as a Veterinary Technician. Certification is preferred but not required. Knowledge of animal behavior, animal husbandry, documenting patient information, possess exceptional clinical skills, performing diagnostic procedures, attention to detail, and excellent verbal communication.

Responsibilities include:

• Conducting patient history with pet owners

• Reviewing care plans determined by DVM
• Completing lab tests and diagnostic imaging
• Taking vital signs, collecting samples, administering medications and bandaging or wrapping wounds
• Supporting DVM by determining required supplies and instruments for examination, securing and bringing animals to the examination room, and providing assistance as directed
• Preparing and gathering required supplies and instruments, setting-up surgery table instruments, restraining animals, completing local/regional anesthesia, operating and monitoring anesthetic machines and monitors, administering ECG, preparing the surgical site, placing catheters, obtaining blood gases, cleaning-up post-surgical site, maintaining sterile conditions, obtaining and verifying medications.
• Feeding and watering animals, cleaning animals' cages/rooms and observing for clinical signs of disease
• Maintains safe, secure, healthy and humane environment by sterilizing and wrapping instruments,
• Sanitizing and disinfecting holding and operating areas, storing sterile supplies, verifying shelf life, following standards and procedures, and complying with legal regulations.
• Documenting animal conditions in patients' record
• Assist as needed with inventory including placing orders, verifying receipt, and restocking supplies