Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers

**Why Mayo Clinic**

Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans (https://jobs.mayoclinic.org/benefits/) – to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic.

**Benefits Highlights**

+ Medical: Multiple plan options.

+ Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.

+ Vision: Affordable plan with national network.

+ Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.

+ Retirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future.

**Responsibilities**

The Medical Technologist contributes to the diagnosis, treatment, and care of patients by the accurate performance and reporting of laboratory testing procedures on blood and body fluids. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span. The ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and appropriately interpret information relative to the patient's age-specific needs is required.

****This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Also, Mayo Clinic DOES NOT participate in the F-1 STEM OPT extension program****

**Visit the** Clinical Labs career site (https://jobs.mayoclinic.org/clinicallabs) **to watch a brief video of Dalena describing a role as a Clinical Laboratory Technology at Mayo Clinic**

**Qualifications**

For MT: Bachelor's degree in a health related field required.

For MLT: Associate degree required. Recent graduate from approved MLT school is minimum experience required. Two to four years experience as medical laboratory technician preferred.

**Additional Skills and Qualifications:**

Strong organizational skills and problem solving capabilities required. Experience as a Technologist and good computer skills preferred.

**Requires(PLEASE ATTACH)**

+ **CV/Resume**

+ **UNOFFICAL, OR OFFICAL COLLEGE TRANSCRIPTS**

+ **and for foreign trained lab personnel to provide a detailed equivalency evaluation to include US equivalent degree at the applicants expense.**

**For international/foreign trained applicants, it is the responsibility of the international/foreign to provide to Mayo Clinic the following information. The applicant is responsible for the cost associated with obtaining the equivalency evaluation.**

**International transcript:**

+ **MUST have a DETAILED equivalency evaluation**

+ **MUST show US equivalent degree**

+ **Evaluation MUST be completed from an organization listed as a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES)** **www.naces.org** **OR the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE)** **www.aice-eval.org**

**License or Certification:**

Certification from AMT or ASCP in Medical Technology, Med Lab Science or a related specialty, or MLT from ASCP required upon hire, or required within 18 months of hire.

**Exemption Status**

Nonexempt

**Compensation Detail**

$31.79 - $47.71/ hour for MT and $26.00 - $38.55/ hour for MLT

**Benefits Eligible**

Yes

**Schedule**

Full Time

**Hours/Pay Period**

80 hours/ Pay Period

**Schedule Details**

Rotating Schedule 2 Week Schedule. Week 1: Wed, Fri, Mon, Tue
Week 2: Wed, Sat, Sun, Tue

**Weekend Schedule**

Rotating

**International Assignment**

No

**Site Description**

Just as our reputation has spread beyond our Minnesota roots, so have our locations. Today, our employees are located at our three major campuses in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, Jacksonville, Florida, Rochester, Minnesota, and at Mayo Clinic Health System campuses throughout Midwestern communities, and at our international locations. Each Mayo Clinic location is a special place where our employees thrive in both their work and personal lives. Learn more about what each unique Mayo Clinic campus has to offer, and where your best fit is. (https://jobs.mayoclinic.org/alllocations)

**Equal Opportunity**

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status. Learn more about the "EOE is the Law" (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) . Mayo Clinic participates in E-Verify (https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/EVerifyParticipationPoster.pdf) and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

**Recruiter**

Rhonda Wilson

**Equal opportunity**

As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer Mayo Clinic is committed to creating an inclusive environment that values the diversity of its employees and does not discriminate against any employee or candidate. Women, minorities, veterans, people from the LGBTQ communities and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply to join our teams. Reasonable accommodations to access job openings or to apply for a job are available.

**BluePearl Pet Hospital in Phoenix, Arizona is seeking a motivated and skilled Veterinary Technician for our growing Internal Medicine department.**

If you enjoy solving puzzling cases and helping manage chronic diseases, this position may be perfect for you!

The schedule is full-time, day shifts. Does include an ER weekend and holiday rotation. We offer generous shift differentials for weekend shifts. This position is split between 2 locations Phoenix and Scottsdale.

**Phoenix-Tuesday and Wednesday 9am-7pm**

**Scottsdale-Thursday and Friday 9am-7pm**

**Pay CVT I:** $22.00 - $32.00/ hour

**Pay:** Dependent on local veterinary licensing, experience, and advancement through our competency assessment tool.

**Competitive Shift Differentials:** Earn more with our shift differentials!

+ Weekday Night (Mon-Fri 6p to 8a): $3.50

+ Weekend Day (Sat-Sun 8a to 6p): $3.50

+ Weekend Night (Sat-Sun 6p to 8a): $5.00

Our Phoenix team is a family! We support each other and promote a positive, fun culture while providing outstanding medical care to ER and Specialty patients.

As an **Internal Medicine** **Veterinary Technician** , you are a liaison between our internists and our clients regarding patient histories, care instructions, lab results, patient updates, and other topics as requested by the doctors. You will be involved with client contact through phone calls, email, and in person conversations. Additionally, you will be assisting with endoscopic and ultrasound procedures, filling prescriptions, taking x rays, and obtaining lab samples. Strong anesthesia and phlebotomy skills required.

**As an Internal Medicine Veterinary** **Technician,** **you will:**

+ Set up constant rate infusions (CRI).

+ Calculate all medical math.

+ Induce, monitor and recover anesthesia

+ Perform phlebotomy and place intravenous catheters in all peripheral veins.

+ Administer medications via appropriate routes and duration.

+ Set up and assist with ultrasound and radiology procedures.

+ Set up and assist with endoscopic procedures (GI, nasal, urinary, airway). Clean and maintain equipment following procedure.

+ Discharge Internal Medicine patients from the hospital, including basic client education such as insulin injection, SQ fluid and feeding tube demonstrations.

+ Set up and assist with diagnostic and therapeutic procedures which may include:

+ Joint Taps

+ Body cavity centesis (thoracocentesis, pericardiocentesis, abdominocentesis)

+ Bone marrow biopsy and aspirates

+ Needle aspirates

+ Laparoscopic or ultrasound guided biopsies

If you have experience in the veterinary field along with a great attitude and a strong drive to succeed and build your career in specialty medicine, don't miss out and apply today!

**Why** **BluePearl** **?**

+ Our passion is pets. We offer Trupanion pet insurance and discounts to our associates for pet treatments, procedures, and food. You can also bring your dog to work with you.

+ We encourage you to grow with us. Our technicians are leveled by their skillset and move up in level as they gain more skills and experience. We are focused on developing our associates into leaders through talent development programs and leadership workshops. As a member of Mars Veterinary Health, our associates have endless opportunities to advance in their careers.

+ In order to transform and lead the industry through innovative quality medicine and care, we understand the importance of continuous learning. We offer annual continuing education allowance, free continuing education sessions, our own BluePearl University for training, and our clinicians have access to over 2,000 medical journals.

+ We promote a family-like culture in our hospitals. We are all in this together. We believe in working together to lead the industry by enriching lives through remarkable care for pets.

+ We value your health and well-being as an associate by providing you with the following:

+ Health, dental, vision, and life insurance options.

+ Flexible work schedules.

+ Time to reset, rewind, and reflect through our paid time off and floating holiday plans.

+ A regional licensed social worker who can provide guidance, advice, and tips/tricks on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle while working in a fast-paced emergency and specialty care environment.

_BluePearl is committed to a diverse work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. We are an equal opportunity employer and you will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace._

Benefits We Offer:

+ Comprehensive health, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability plans

+ Competitive pay rates

+ Referral opportunities ? Refer a friend & Cash in!

+ Travel reimbursement and per diem allowances

+ Employee discounts

+ Educational opportunities

Health Advocates Network was founded based on a shared aspiration to improve the way healthcare staffing is done. We are a company founded by healthcare professionals and built for healthcare professionals. As your true advocates, we will always help you thrive and pave the path forward in your career. Our talented staffing team is committed to providing exceptional customer service, great opportunities with top pay and benefits.
From Per Diem to Travel Contracts, miles away or local to you, Health Advocates Network can find you just what you are looking for. Allow us to get you to you next adventure!

Health Advocates Network, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants shall receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected basis under applicable federal, state or local law, except where a bona fide occupational qualification applies. EOE including Veterans/Disability

Benefits We Offer:

+ Comprehensive health, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability plans

+ Competitive pay rates

+ Referral opportunities ? Refer a friend & Cash in!

+ Travel reimbursement and per diem allowances

+ Employee discounts

+ Educational opportunities

Health Advocates Network was founded based on a shared aspiration to improve the way healthcare staffing is done. We are a company founded by healthcare professionals and built for healthcare professionals. As your true advocates, we will always help you thrive and pave the path forward in your career. Our talented staffing team is committed to providing exceptional customer service, great opportunities with top pay and benefits.
From Per Diem to Travel Contracts, miles away or local to you, Health Advocates Network can find you just what you are looking for. Allow us to get you to you next adventure!

Health Advocates Network, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants shall receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected basis under applicable federal, state or local law, except where a bona fide occupational qualification applies. EOE including Veterans/Disability

Benefits We Offer:

+ Comprehensive health, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability plans

+ Competitive pay rates

+ Referral opportunities ? Refer a friend & Cash in!

+ Travel reimbursement and per diem allowances

+ Employee discounts

+ Educational opportunities

Health Advocates Network was founded based on a shared aspiration to improve the way healthcare staffing is done. We are a company founded by healthcare professionals and built for healthcare professionals. As your true advocates, we will always help you thrive and pave the path forward in your career. Our talented staffing team is committed to providing exceptional customer service, great opportunities with top pay and benefits.
From Per Diem to Travel Contracts, miles away or local to you, Health Advocates Network can find you just what you are looking for. Allow us to get you to you next adventure!

Health Advocates Network, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants shall receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected basis under applicable federal, state or local law, except where a bona fide occupational qualification applies. EOE including Veterans/Disability

Benefits We Offer:

+ Comprehensive health, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability plans

+ Competitive pay rates

+ Referral opportunities ? Refer a friend & Cash in!

+ Travel reimbursement and per diem allowances

+ Employee discounts

+ Educational opportunities

Health Advocates Network was founded based on a shared aspiration to improve the way healthcare staffing is done. We are a company founded by healthcare professionals and built for healthcare professionals. As your true advocates, we will always help you thrive and pave the path forward in your career. Our talented staffing team is committed to providing exceptional customer service, great opportunities with top pay and benefits.
From Per Diem to Travel Contracts, miles away or local to you, Health Advocates Network can find you just what you are looking for. Allow us to get you to you next adventure!

Health Advocates Network, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants shall receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected basis under applicable federal, state or local law, except where a bona fide occupational qualification applies. EOE including Veterans/Disability

We are seeking an experienced over night **Veterinary Assistant** to join the **VCA Animal Health Hospital** Team!

*Open to CVT's. If interested, please apply.

Teamwork is constant in our daily practice, and our team is dedicated to making it their mission to help pets live longer, healthy lives. We rely on teamwork; each team member is equally important in helping our patients and clients.

We want to add **f** ull-time **veterinary assistants** . Our hospital has a unique culture that values each person's skills and personality.

Why Join the VCA? We are passionate about supporting veterinary assistants and technicians and are committed to your continuing education and personal career development. VCA is a community of dedicated professionals that will encourage you to explore everything a veterinary assistant or technician career offers. We are committed to equity, inclusion, and diversity and strive to be a place where a talented mix of people want to come, stay, and do their best work. We support a work environment where you can focus on your career, happiness, and the patients you serve.

Below are some of the many benefits of joining the VCA team!

Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community

Career development programs

Opportunities to give back through strong shelter partnerships and VCA Charities

Competitive wage

Medical, dental & vision insurance

Generous pet care discounts

Life, long and short-term disability insurance

Paid parental leave

Paid vacation and sick leave accruals

401(k)

Duties and skills:

Physical examinations and patient assessment

Anesthesia monitoring

Surgical preparation and assisting

Dentistry

Radiology

Laboratory work

Venipuncture

Catheter placement

Pharmacy

Patient recovery

Compassionate care of our hospitalized animals.

**If you are a current associate, you will need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs.**

Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!

The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development)

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com

Benefits We Offer:

+ Comprehensive health, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability plans

+ Competitive pay rates

+ Referral opportunities ? Refer a friend & Cash in!

+ Travel reimbursement and per diem allowances

+ Employee discounts

+ Educational opportunities

Health Advocates Network was founded based on a shared aspiration to improve the way healthcare staffing is done. We are a company founded by healthcare professionals and built for healthcare professionals. As your true advocates, we will always help you thrive and pave the path forward in your career. Our talented staffing team is committed to providing exceptional customer service, great opportunities with top pay and benefits.
From Per Diem to Travel Contracts, miles away or local to you, Health Advocates Network can find you just what you are looking for. Allow us to get you to you next adventure!

Health Advocates Network, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants shall receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected basis under applicable federal, state or local law, except where a bona fide occupational qualification applies. EOE including Veterans/Disability

**BluePearl Pet Hospital in Avondale, AZ is seeking a knowledgeable and skilled Veterinary Technician** **to join our team!**

_*_ _Veterinary Technician experience required._

**Position:** _Emergency Veterinary Technician_

**Work Schedule** : Full-Time; Swing

**Pay:** $21.00 - $30.00 / hr.

**This pay band is a starting point and is dependent on experience and advancement through CareerTrax leveling system** .

We also offer competitive shift differential pay for eligible hours worked for nights and weekends.

*Shift differentials are based on a 4-hour minimum.

For example:

+ Mon – Fri: 6pm to 8am = $3.50 Shift Differential

+ Sat & Sun: 6pm to 8am = $5.00 Shift Differential

+ Sat & Sun: 8am to 6pm = $3.50 Shift Differential

**As an Emergency Veterinary Technician, you will:**

+ Induce,monitorand recover anesthesia in patients and useanesthesia/monitoringequipment.

+ Triage emergency cases as they arrive at the hospitalincludingobtaining vitals such as temperatureheart rate, respiratoryrateand blood pressure.

+ Perform digital radiography using proper technique including proper positioning of patients.

+ Have a complete understanding of normal ranges of patient vital signs, including but not limited to heartand respiratory rate, temperature, blood pressure and oxygen saturation.

+ Obtain and interpret blood pressure and other vital signs and alert Veterinarian to changes and issues.

+ Identify patients at riskforarrest and initiate CPR.

+ Properly calculate medical math (including constant rate infusions) and administer medications via appropriate routes and duration.

+ Are proficient at performing phlebotomy and placing intravenous catheters in all peripheral vessels.

+ Place and maintain feeding tubes and central line catheters.

+ Havea passion for mentoring and training other co-workers.

+ Have patience and empathy to address client concerns.

**Why BluePearl?**

+ Our passion is pets. We offer Trupanion pet insurance and discounts to our associates for pet treatments, procedures, and food.

+ We encourage you to grow with us. Our associates are leveled by their skillset and move up in level as they gain more skills and experience. We are focused on developing our associates into leaders through talent development programs and leadership workshops. As a member of Mars Veterinary Health, our associates have endless opportunities to advance in their careers.

+ To transform and lead the industry through innovative quality medicine and care, we understand the importance of continuous learning. We offer annual continuing education allowance, free continuing education sessions, our own BluePearl University for training, and our clinicians have access to over 2,000 medical journals.

+ We value your health and well-being as an associate by providing you with the following:

+ Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options.

+ Parental leave benefits

+ Flexible work schedules

+ 401k and retirement planning

+ Time to reset, rewind, and reflect through our paid time off and floating holiday plans.

+ A regional licensed social worker who can provide guidance, advice, and tips/tricks on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle while working in a fast-paced emergency and specialty care environment.

+ We promote a family-like culture in our hospitals. We are all in this together. We believe in working together to lead the industry by enriching lives through remarkable care for pets.

_BluePearl_ _is committed to a diverse work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. We are an equal opportunity_ _employer_ _and you will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or_ _an accommodation_ _during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized_ _as a result of_ _such a request. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace._

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