VETERINARY TECHNICIAN PARTIME & FULLTIME Position Available In Washington, Pennsylvania

VETERINARY TECHNICIAN PARTIME & FULLTIME

Washington Area Humane Society 1526 Route 136, Eighty Four, PA 15330 The staff at the Washington Area Humane Society give a voice to the voiceless animals by fulfilling their mission to provide shelter, safety, and care for the abandoned and abused animals of Washington County with the goal of placing them in forever homes. Our staff live through our core values of Commitment, Community, Compassion, Innovation, Integrity, and Collaboration to get their job done. The veterinary technician at the WAHS is responsible for always providing high-quality veterinary care for shelter animals and community pets.

PRIMARY DUTIES

• Assist in animal vet exams as directed by the staff veterinarian and document accurately in pet software
• Assist in spay and neuter surgeries and other procedures as needed by the shelter veterinarian
• Assist in low-cost vaccination clinics and low-cost spay/neuter clinics
• Clean, stock, and disinfect the medical and animal spaces

ADDITIONAL DUTIES

Report any sick animals or medical issues to the Medical Manager and Veterinarian Compassionately, calmly, and gently approach and handle patients

• Maintain daily logs of medications dispensed to which animal along with the amount
• Assist in entering treatments into animals’ online animal profiles in animal management software Handle animals according to safety protocols and core values
• Assist in scheduling day-to-day intake and medical needs of the animals in the shelter
• Administer microchips, vaccinations, nail trims, medications and any other services needed
• Follow all disinfecting protocols that apply to WAHS animals and containment areas
• Assist in vaccination clinic days and be a positive, informative face on behalf of the vet tea
• Have working knowledge of medications and treatments of the most common cat and dog illnesses
• Be on call one week a month for foster phone after hours
• Assist in surgery days, setup, intake, surgery, post-op care, discharge, cleaning
• Clean, wrap, and sterilize instruments as dictated by the Medical Manager
• Review emails and phone calls to the vet department and address promptly

REQUIREMENTS

• 18 years or older
• Minimum high school diploma or G.E.D., Veterinary Technician/Assistant Degree Preferred
• If not licensed/certified as a veterinary technician, candidates should possess a minimum of two years prior work experience or equivalent in animal care and welfare. Shelter experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of animal welfare and medical care
• Valid PA driver’s license and satisfactory driving record
• Ability to work independently as well as take direction
• Comfortable handling, treating, and restraining dogs and cats of varying size, age, breed, and temperament; other species may be required on infrequent basis
• Ability to diplomatically interact with diverse people.
• Dependable and timely is a key requirement of the job.
• Willingness to attend educational and training programs as deemed necessary.

BENEFITS

• Health Insurance (Fulltime Only)
• Dental & Vision
• Two weeks’ vacation
• Five sick days
• Six paid holidays
• 1 Free Adoption
• Discounted care for personal pets
• Uniform allowance
• 401(k) coming soon
• Fixed Schedule, no late nights

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The following standards reflect the percentage of time physical demands are required: N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this occupation. O (Occasionally) Occupation requires this activity or exposure 33% of the time (0

• 2.5 hrs./day of 8-hour day) F (Frequently) Occupation requires this activity or exposure from 33%
• 66% of the time (2.5
• 5.5 hrs./day of 8-hour day) C (Constantly) Occupation requires this activity or exposure more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs./day of 8-hour day)
• Communicating Verbally (F)
• Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word to impart oral information to customers, staff, volunteers, or the public and to convey detailed spoken instructions to others accurately, loudly, or quickly.
• Hearing (C)
• The ability to hear, understand, and distinguish speech and/or other sounds (e.g., alarms, door buzzers, codes). A yes or no answer is captured for each of the five hearing requirements listed:
• Near Visual Acuity (C)
• Clarity of vision at approximately 20 inches or less (i.e., working with small objects or reading small print), including use of computers.
• Peripheral Vision (C)
• Observing an area that can be seen up and down or to right or left while eyes are fixed on a given point.
• Far Visual Acuity (C)
• Clarity of vision at 20 feet or more. This is not just the ability to see a person or object, but the ability to recognize features as well.
• Fine Manipulation (C)
• Picking, pinching, or otherwise working primarily with fingers rather than the whole hand or arm as in gross manipulation.
• Gross Manipulation (C)
• Seizing, holding, grasping, turning, or otherwise working with hand(s).
• Keyboarding (F)
• Entering text or data into a computer or other machine by means of a keyboard. Devices include traditional keyboard, 10 keypad, touch screen and other.
• Lifting/Carrying (F)
• Lifting is to raise or lower an object from one level to another (includes upward pulling). Carrying is to transport an object
• usually by holding it in the hands or arms but may occur on the shoulder. Up to 50-pound lifting requirements.
• Pushing/Pulling (F)
• may involve use of hands/arms, feet/legs, and/or feet only done with one side of the body or both sides. Up to 50-pound exertion of force requirement.
• Reaching At/Below Shoulder Level (F)
• Extending hand and arms from 0 up to 150 degrees in a vertical arc. Reaching requires the straightening and extension of the arm and elbow and the engagement of the shoulder. The elbow does not need to be locked at any time and the arm does not need to remain in a continuously straight position.
• Reaching Overhead (F)
• Extending hands and arms in a 150 to 180 degrees vertical arc. Reaching requires the straightening and extension of the arm and elbow and the engagement of the shoulder. The elbow does not need to be locked at any time and the arm does not need to remain in a continuously straight position.
• Sitting (O)
• Remaining in a seated position.
• Crawling (O)
• Moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet.
• Crouching (F)
• Bending body downward and forward by bending legs and spine.
• Kneeling (O)
• Bending legs at knees to come to rest on knee(s).
• Standing/Walking/Running (C)
• Standing is to remain on one’s feet in an upright position at a workstation without moving about. Walking is to move about on foot.
• Stooping (F)
• Bending the body downward and forward by bending the spine at the waist
• requiring full use of the lower extremities and back muscles.
• Climbing Ramps/Stairs (O)
• Ascending or descending ramps and/or stairs using feet and legs.

Hands and arms may be used for balance (e.g., to hold a railing).

Job Types:

Full-time, Part-time Pay:

$15.00

• $18.00 per hour Expected hours: 24
• 32 per week

Benefits:

401(k) Continuing education credits Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Flexible schedule Health insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Uniform allowance Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift Day shift Ability to

Commute:

Eighty Four, PA 15330 (Required) Ability to

Relocate:

Eighty Four, PA 15330: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

In person