Animal Shelter Veterinary Technician Idaho Humane Society Boise, ID Job Details Full-time From $17 an hour 17 hours ago Benefits Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Flexible spending account Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance 401(k) matching Employee discount Professional development assistance Flexible schedule Life insurance Qualifications Animal health monitoring Companion animal handling Monitored anesthesia care Veterinary medication administration Veterinary preventive care Urinalysis Animal catheterization Veterinary urinalysis Animal blood collection High school diploma or GED Pet vaccination Veterinary radiography operation Attention to detail Medical treatment knowledge Veterinary anesthesia monitoring Organizational skills Cleaning Catheterization Patient sedation monitoring Procedural Sedation Subcutaneous (SubQ) medication administration Pet medication administration Veterinary blood test Veterinary technician experience Full Job Description The Idaho Humane Society is a community-supported open-door facility that provides shelter, medical care, adoption services, humane law enforcement services and much more to over 20,000 animals annually. Since its incorporation in 1945, the Idaho Humane Society has become one of the most recognized and beloved nonprofit organizations in the community.

Department:

Shelter Classification:

Regular, non-exempt

Job Relationships:

Supervised by

Shelter Manager Salary:

DOE Benefits:

Paid time off accrual, eight paid holidays, retirement plan, health insurance, dental insurance and supplemental insurance. All employees receive discounts on veterinary care and retail store pet supplies, as well as veterinary care credit and one free adoption annually.

Position Summary:

The Shelter Technician is responsible for the daily care of all hospitalized shelter animals and injury/ isolation animals. This includes medical treatment and maintaining a clean, healthy environment for the animals. The Shelter Technician will work closely with the Shelter Veterinarian. Weekend availability is required. Duties and Responsibilities  Responsible for complete care of any and all shelter animals hospitalized in treatment area.  Perform medical care as requested by Shelter Veterinarian in a timely manner.  Administer anesthesia and monitor animals undergoing surgery  Complete bloodwork, radiographs, and other lab work as requested by a Shelter Veterinarian in a timely manner.  Maintain open communication with animal care staff regarding the health of all shelter animals.  Ensure all medications are filled, patient charges are input correctly, and corresponding paperwork follows the animal to and from clinic/shelter.  Assist the Shelter Veterinarian with exams throughout the day.  Assist Admissions Staff with triaging any incoming animals that are possibly in need of medical attention.  Complete or assist with humane euthanasia procedures when necessary.  Work closely and communicate with any volunteers to help ensure a positive experience and to ensure proper procedures are being met.  Necessary veterinary technician skills including, but not limited to: o Checking vitals of patients o Taking radiographs o Restraining animals safely o Medicating patients properly o Dispensing written prescriptions without error o Drawing blood & running respective tests o Placing catheters o Monitoring animals under sedation o Giving subcutaneous fluids o Performing fecal flotations o Performing urinalyses Qualifications 

Required:

o Prior experience in animal care. o Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills, as well as the ability to work well in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks at once. o Strong communication skills and ability to maintain a professional demeanor as a liaison between shelter staff and clinic staff. o Ability to work independently, and follow instructions with attention to detail. o Must have patience with frightened animals and basic understanding of animal behavior, while working with all species without bias. o Sincere interest in IHS mission and vision. 

Desired:

o Experience working in a shelter/rescue environment. o Prior experience as a veterinary technician.  Education/Training o High school diploma/ G.E.D. Working Conditions Work is performed in an animal shelter and animal clinic. Potential for exposure to environmental factors such as temperature variations, high noise levels, zoonotic diseases, animal waste, hazardous chemicals or chemical materials requiring OSHA Material Safety Data Sheets, anesthetics, sharp objects and potential hostile persons and/or dangerous and fractious animals. Mental, Physical and Communications 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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  Ability to stay standing or active during entire shift.  Ability to lift and carry objects and animals of moderate weight.  Ability to lift, bend, stop, kneel, crouch, push and other strenuous activities.  Requires treating people and animals in a pleasant, courteous and professional manner. This position description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job related duties required by their supervisor. This document does not create an employment contract implied or otherwise, other than an "at-will" relationship. Idaho Humane Society is an

Equal Opportunity Employer Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

From $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Flexible schedule Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person