Animal Health Triage Technician Job at Maricopa County, AZ
Maricopa County, AZ Phoenix, AZ 85009
$17.75 - $26.50 an hour
Posting Date
05/10/23
Application Deadline
05/16/23
Pay Range
$17.75 - $26.50 per hour
The pay range listed above reflects the FULL pay range for this position. The expected ENTRY pay range is $17.75 to $22.13 per hour, based on qualifying experience and equity within Maricopa County. 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 a passionate animal advocate looking to serve your community and provide extraordinary medical care to the shelter animals of Maricopa County?
We are looking for someone to join our team of dedicated technicians to help us deliver optimal and humane medical services to the animals in our care. As our Animal Health Triage Technician, you will assist in providing proper medicinal care, preventative treatments, and appropriate housing for our shelter animals.
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to support our shelter and your community! Apply today!
About Us
Maricopa County Animal Care & 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 Centers
. 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 service officer teams know first-hand about the proper care of homeless and stray animals and work hard to help find them new homes.
Proud to Offer
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Tuition reimbursement
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Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
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Exceptional work-life balance
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Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave
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Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
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Enrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System
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Extensive wellness program, including healthcare premium discounts
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Employee discounts for goods and services
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Learn more atmaricopa.gov/5284/Why-Work-Here
We Require
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High school diploma or GED
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One year of experience treating and handling animals in a veterinary hospital, humane society, or another animal facility
OR
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Post-secondary education tosubstitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis
We Also Value
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Experience as a veterinary technician
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Completion of a certified curriculum in veterinary technician/assisting
Job Contributions
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Receive animals into the shelter, making certain the animal is scanned for identification, information is entered into database accurately, and an identifying photograph is taken
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Perform vaccine administration, flea/tick preventative application, and routine clinical laboratory testing, including SNAP Parvo
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Administer prescribed medications and boosters and perform treatments on shelter animals
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Clean, disinfect, and maintain the work area and job-related equipment according to established disease control protocols
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Survey the shelter population to identify animals in need of medical attention, grooming, or sterilization
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Provide quality customer service to clients, volunteers, and staff while actively promoting our mission, services, programs, and events
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Educate adopters on appropriate medical care including post-operative instructions, and annual vaccinations
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Maintain detailed and accurate animal medical records
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Provide emergency treatment in life-threatening situations to sustain life as directed by staff veterinarians and perform follow-up treatment as prescribed
Working Conditions
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Work is performed in an animal shelter 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
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Ability to bend, stoop, stand, and walk on various surfaces, including slippery, uneven, and rough
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Ability to work weekends, holidays, and shifts between 5 AM and 7 PM
Selection Procedure
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Only the most qualified candidates will be considered
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Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications
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Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile
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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.
Apply Now!
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