Animal Technician jobs in Flagstaff, AZ

Aspen Ridge Animal Hospital is a well-established, AAHA-accredited small animal facility located in the heart of the White Mountains of Arizona. We primarily serve the mountain communities of Show Low and Pinetop-Lakeside, AZ. ​​​​​​​We value the relationship, continued trust, and goodwill we establish with our clients. Our top priorities are courtesy, respect, patience, education, and understanding with clients and their pets. We treat our patients as if they were our pets and offer clients the superior service that they desire and deserve. We stress proactive medicine and progressive surgical procedures to maintain healthy, happy animals throughout their lives. We take a lifespan approach to each of our patients. We are dedicated to being there from puppy/kitten vaccinations through the illnesses and traumas, and eventually the geriatric years until the end of the pet’s life.

Our practice is excited to add another Veterinary Technician to our team! We are looking for an individual who is good at communicating, organization, and multi-tasking, and who is ready to work in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate would have at least 1-2 years' previous experience in veterinary medicine.

Hours of Operation: Monday-Thursday 8:00 am-5:00 pm, Friday 8:00 am-12:00 pm and 2:00 pm-5:00 pm, Saturday 9:00 am-1:00 pm

Part-time and full-time opportunities available.

Pay: $14-17/hr; dependent upon experience

We are proud to offer our teammates comprehensive benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• 401(k) with match
• Scrub allowance
• CE allowance

Essential Functions:

• Able to perform basic animal handling and restraint
• Be able to accurately position for radiographs
• Assist veterinarians in the practice of veterinary medicine and surgery
• Perform in-hospital lab testing and prepare specimens for outside labs
• Assist veterinarians in outpatient exams by taking histories, vital signs, and weights as well as providing client education
• Collect and prepare diagnostic samples
• Anesthesia monitoring
• Assist in maintaining practice equipment
• Assist veterinarian performing surgery
• Assist veterinarians in any other assigned tasks
• Maintain cleanliness of surgery suite, treatment area, and exams rooms for all surfaces
• Support DEA compliance as it relates to the role
• Any other duties as assigned

Requirements/Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to lift patients and carry equipment up to 40 pounds; ability to lift patients or carry equipment over 40 pounds with assistance
• Practice OSHA safety techniques including proper PPE
• Computer skills, MS office applications, etc.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $14.00 - $17.00 per hour

Expected hours: 15 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 4x10
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Veterinary: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Veterinary Technician Certification (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Lakeside, AZ (Preferred)

Work Location: In person