Veterinary Technician - Tucson Veterinary Urgent Care

Tucson Veterinary Urgent Care is looking for a full-time experienced Veterinary Technician to join their team!

Tucson veterinary urgent care offers a dynamic, fast-paced environment where no two shifts are ever the same. The caseload is diverse and often unpredictable, ranging from routine emergencies to rare and unusual cases that challenge and expand clinical skills. The team thrives on collaboration, adaptability, and quick decision-making, making it an ideal setting for professionals who enjoy staying engaged and continuously learning. Despite the high-energy workflow, the hospital is deeply committed to maintaining an excellent work-life balance, with a positive team culture, and an emphasis on employee well-being. It's a place where you can grow professionally while still having the time and space to recharge outside of work.

For more information about our hospital, please visit https://tucsonveterinaryurgentcare.com/

To apply, please contact Christine Erickson at christine.erickson@lakefieldvet.com or apply at careers.lakefieldvet.com.

Pay Range: $16-21 Depending on experience

Benefits:

PTO

Employee Assistance Program

401K

Medical

Dental

Vision

Voluntary Life and AD&D insurance, long-term care, Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Employer Paid Life and AD&D

Employer Paid STD and LTD

Eligible for performance-based bonus

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position will assist the Veterinarian in diagnosing and treating pets in a small

practice. This position is responsible for maintaining medical charts, completing

preparatory procedures for Veterinarians, and providing general healthcare information

to clients. The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list and

may vary depending on the location.

WHAT YOU'LL DO (Essential Functions):

• Foster a culture built on our values: Respect, Learning, Do the Right Thing,

WOW Service,and Fun

• Provide professional, efficient, quality medical care and exceptional service to

clients whilemaintaining maximum productivity

• Obtain patient medical history from the client and referring veterinarians as needed
• Perform initial evaluation of pet's condition, collect information from client,

observe pet'sbehavior, and checks vital statistics

• Complete preparatory procedures and assist the Veterinarian throughout the

rest of theexamination, diagnosis, procedures, and treatment phases

• Restrain pets during exams as needed
• Create and maintain patient medical records and documentation
• Obtain and prepare various samples including blood, urine, and fecal samples

for diagnostic testing.

• Perform laboratory tests on samples and update the patient's medicalchart
• Educate clients about pet health needs, nutrition, and preventative care
• Perform X-rays and provide results to the Veterinarian
• Fill prescriptions under the direction of a Veterinarian
• Administer injections, vaccines, and medication with supervision and under the

direction of a Veterinarian

• Perform dental prophylaxis, venipunctures, catheterization, and other procedures

under supervision of a Veterinarian

• Prepare patient, medications, and equipment for surgery
• Support a practice environment that promotes collaboration and teamwork and

ensuresthe delivery of quality, compassionate, effective, and efficient health care

to pets

• Comply with all practice policies, quality assurance guidelines, and minimum

standards ofcare

• Perform other duties or projects as requested

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR (Essential Qualifications):

Education:

• Associate's Degree from a two-year veterinary technology program with

accreditation fromthe American Veterinary Medicine Association (AVMA).

Professional Licenses/Certifications:

• Licensing requirements for Veterinary Technicians vary by state
• Successful completion of the Veterinary Technician National Examination (administered by the American Association of Veterinary State Boards (AAVSB) when required by the

state)

• State-recognized veterinary technician certification (CVT, LVT, or RVT) with

credential in good standing required

Experience:

• None

Knowledge, Skills and Ability:

• Knowledge of veterinary hospital practices and procedures
• Strong organizational and time management skills including managing multiple

priorities

• Ability to handle and maintain sensitive and confidential information with discretion
• Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy
• Interact with a variety of clients and employees in a professional, caring,

compassionate, and tactful manner

• Basic knowledge of the generic and brand names, common uses, and side effects of

drugsutilized in a veterinary practice

• Basic knowledge of medical equipment and terminology
• Basic proficiency with a variety of computer programs including Microsoft

Outlook, Word,Excel, and Practice Management software (PIMS)

• Basic written, verbal, and active listening communication skills with a customer-

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