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Animal Health Technician

Maricopa County
parental leave, sick time, tuition reimbursement
United States, Arizona, Mesa
1920 South Lewis (Show on map)
Jan 11, 2025
Posting Date 01/10/25 Application Deadline 01/17/25 Pay Range $21.00 - $30.00 hourly Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. This position is eligible for overtime compensation for all hours worked over 40 in the designated workweek. Job Type Unclassified Department Animal Care and Control About the Position Are you ready to provide extraordinary medical care to our shelter population? Do you have the compassion and enthusiasm to assist our veterinarians in analyzing disease and performing surgery? We are looking for someone to join our team of dedicated technicians and help us deliver optimal and humane medical services to the animals in our care. As an Animal Health Technician, you will aid in providing proper medicinal and preventative treatments and assist our veterinarians in performing various surgical procedures. Don't miss out on this opportunity to support our shelter and your community! Apply today! NOTE: This position requires flexibility as work can be completed at both of our following shelters: East Valley 1920 S. Lewis St., Mesa, AZ85201 West Valley 2500 S. 27thAve., Phoenix, AZ 85009 About Us Maricopa County Animal Care and Control employees are committed to animal welfare and strengthening the human-animal bond in our community. We are always looking to add talented individuals to our team, either at our West or East Valley Animal Care Center. As one of the nation's largest open-admission shelters, we work with our community to serve the animals and people of Maricopa County. Our adoptions, shelters, clinics, and animal services officer teams learn first-hand about proper care for homeless and stray animals and work hard to help find them new homes. Proud to Offer Tuition reimbursement Work with a greater purpose Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County Exceptional work-life balance Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave Extensive wellness program, including healthcare premium discounts Employee discounts for goods and services Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires 12.27% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1 Learn more at Work With Us \| Maricopa County, AZ We Require One year of experience treating and handling animals in a veterinary clinic, humane society, or similar animal care facility High school diploma or GED Post-secondary education may substitute for therequiredexperience on a year-for-year basis We Also Value Experience as a veterinary technician Certified curriculum in veterinary technician/assisting Job Contributions Participate in high volume/high-quality surgery by restraining animals for pre-operative exams, inducing animals, preparing animals for surgery, monitoring anesthesia, monitoring recovery, and maintaining surgical cleanliness in the surgical suite Provide prescribed medication and perform treatments on shelter animals Administer vaccinations and implant microchips into animals Clean, disinfect, and maintain the clinic and job-related equipment according to established disease control protocols Complete data entries and maintain detailed and accurate animal health records Survey the shelter population to identify animals in need of medical attention, grooming, or sterilization Assist staff veterinarians with various procedures, including euthanasia and emergency situations Educate adopters on appropriate medical care, including post-operative instructions and annual vaccinations Deliver quality customer service to clients, volunteers, and staff while actively promoting our mission, services, programs, and events Perform routine clinical laboratory tests, including fecal flotations, skin scrapes, and urine cytology Working Conditions Fast-paced animal shelter environment with exposure to extreme and varying temperatures, dogs and cats with unknown temperaments and behaviors, excessive noise, animal waste and fluids, deceased animals, cleaning chemicals, and zoonotic diseases Ability to work as early as 5 AM and as late as 7 PM, as well as weekends and holidays Ability to work at both shelter locations with initial training at our West Valley Animal Care Center and coverage at our East Valley Animal Care Center, as needed Ability to lift, bend, stoop, stand, and walk on various surfaces, including slippery, uneven, and rough Ability to exert 10 - 20 pounds constantly, 10 - 25 pounds frequently, and 50 - 100 pounds occasionally Selection Procedure Only the most qualified candidates will be considered Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer. 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