Veterinary Technician Position Available In Alachua, Florida

Veterinary Technician Operation Catnip Gainesville, FL Job Details Part-time | Full-time From $15 an hour 3 days ago Qualifications Kennel experience Medication administration Animal shelter experience Interpersonal skills Veterinary surgical record maintenance Shelter medicine Veterinary experience Veterinary clinic experience Cat training Animal shelter veterinary experience Attention to detail Veterinary surgical instrument sterilization Communication skills Veterinary technician experience (1-2 years) Entry level Time management Veterinary technician experience Immunizations Full Job Description

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Operation Catnip is a nonprofit spay-neuter clinic serving community cats and their caregivers in north central Florida. Since its creation in July of 1998, Operation Catnip of Gainesville has sterilized nearly 100,000 cats in Alachua County and the surrounding areas. By offering surgical and clinical opportunities to qualified veterinary students, we have been training the next generation of our country’s veterinarians for over 20 years. Operation Catnip of Gainesville has evolved to become a model for TNR clinics all over the world. Today, we remain focused on hosting clinics for the sterilization and vaccination of community cats, training veterinary students interested in shelter medicine and community cat management, providing trap rental services for the public to participate in our spay-neuter clinics, and educating our community about compassionate care for these cats. We are looking for a positive, proactive team member who has a passion for animals, a compassionate countenance, and an enthusiasm for making a difference.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Work closely with Veterinary Medical Director, veterinarians, technical team, and volunteers to ensure a high standard of humane care to maintain physical and mental wellbeing of our patients.
• Triage and perform physical examinations and basic health evaluations for patients, reporting any health concerns to the attending veterinarian.
• Schedule and complete routine wellness exams and assessments including routine vaccinations, preventatives and surgery evaluations
• Follow written protocols as directed by the Medical Director to treat common health conditions
• Perform blood draws and testing.
• Administer pre and post-surgical medications, vaccinations, and preparation of patients for surgical procedures, including induction and intubation.
• Demonstrate humane restraint of animals for exams and procedures.
• Monitor anesthesia and recovery with a clear idea of normal and abnormal conditions.
• Provide nursing care for sick or post-op patients.
• Update and maintain medical records
• Pick-up and transport of animals.
• Maintain inventory for medications and supplies.
• Effectively and efficiently communicate with surgical and wellness clients in a competent and friendly manner.
• Train, encourage, motivate and provide positive guidance to volunteers and shelter assistants
• Assist with the public during admissions and discharge.
• Keep clinic rooms, surgical suite, kennels, and pharmacy area organized, stocked, clean, and sanitized.
• Perform cleaning, maintenance, and preparatory tasks
• May be called upon to perform other tasks as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Prior experience in an animal shelter or veterinary clinic setting preferred.
• Pre-exposure Rabies vaccination

REQUIRED. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Excellent communication skills both verbally and written.
• Familiarity with medical techniques including but not limited to physical exam, blood draws, administering medication and fluids, sample collection, placement of IV catheters/endotracheal tubes, sterile surgical preparation, anesthesia monitoring, and basic CPR.
• Team player, self-motivated, flexible, and driven with ability to perform assigned tasks efficiently in a fast-paced, often stressful environment.
• Strong organization, attention to detail, and effective time management skills are

REQUIRED. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

• Must be in good health. Any allergic condition that would be aggravated from exposure or through contact with animals, the outdoors, chemicals used to sanitize facilities, vehicles or equipment, is a disqualification.
• Must stand, walk, bend and stoop frequently to perform duties. Have the ability to perform prolonged strenuous physical activity, including lifting and carrying objects weighing up to 40 pounds alone or with the help of fellow employees for short distances.
• May be exposed to hostile or abusive members of the public. Must be able to deal with an often times emotion-charged public and carry a fast paced and changing work load which at times can be stressful.
• Must be available and willing to work such weekends, holidays, overtime, and attend mandatory training and meetings as the employer determines are necessary or desirable to meet its business needs.

Job Types:

Full-time, Part-time Pay:

From $15.00 per hour Expected hours: 20 – 40 per week

Schedule:

10 hour shift 12 hour shift 8 hour shift Application Question(s): Have you completed a series of pre- or post-exposure Rabies vaccinations? Tell us why you think you’d be a great fit for the Operation Catnip team! What is your availability?

Work Location:

In person