Veterinary Assistant and Technician

Veterinary Assistant and Technician Dignity Veterinary Hospital Chandler, AZ Job Details Part-time | Full-time From $21 an hour 20 hours ago Benefits Uniform allowance Employee discount Flexible schedule Qualifications Anesthetic equipment management Vascular access Blood sampling Medical equipment operation Animal catheterization Dental scaling High school diploma or GED IV insertion Surgery Veterinary X-ray Anesthesiology Airway management Suturing Dental equipment Perioperative care Post-operative care Veterinary technician experience

Full Job Description Overview:

We are looking for a "Unicorn" technician. You aren't just someone who stays in the back; you are a clinical leader who can handle a complex anesthesia case in the morning, pivot to a high-level dental prophy, and then walk into an exam room to communicate confidently with a client. If you are a technician who gets bored doing the same thing every day and prefers a role where you can use every single one of your skills , this is your spot.

Responsibilities:

What Your Day Will Look Like Surgical & Anesthesia Mastery:

Lead intubations, manage anesthesia protocols, and oversee surgical recovery for routine and emergency procedures.

Dental & Diagnostics:

Perform dental rads and scaling, then jump to the lab to run bloodwork or assist with an ultrasound guided cystocentesis.

Clinical Excellence:

Expertly place IV catheters, perform blood draws, and take diagnostic-quality X-rays.

Client Connection:

Conduct exam room histories, discuss vaccine protocols, and explain discharge instructions to clients with clarity and empathy. The "Bounce": Move fluidly between the treatment floor, the OR, and the exam rooms based on where the hospital needs your expertise most. Required "High-Scale"

Skills Technical Proficiency:

Must be highly confident in intubation, anesthesia monitoring, and venipuncture (including difficult sticks).

Equipment Knowledge:

Ability to operate X-ray, Ultrasound, and Dental equipment independently. The "Pivot": A proven ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a positive "can-do" attitude.

Communication:

Ability to translate complex medical needs into language clients can understand.

Pay:

From $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

Employee discount Flexible schedule Uniform allowance

Education:

High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

Veterinary technician: 2 years (Preferred) Ability to

Commute:

Chandler, AZ 85248 (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person