Full-Time Veterinary Technician

Objective:

Assist with all practices and procedures of medical and surgical support, preparation, monitoring, and release of animals. Assess and monitor overall health, provide initial and routine medications and vaccines. Determine basic animal information at time of intake and maintain standards and record keeping as directed by the Clinic/Shelter Veterinarian.

Essential Functions:

Adheres to agency SOPs to include standard best practices on safety and compliance Keeps all work areas, facilities, equipment and animal cages clean and sanitized at all times Receives animals upon drop off for surgery, at time of shelter intake and fosters Maintains proper animal identification Checks animals for illness, infestations, injuries or abnormalities, and performs diagnostic tests as directed by the veterinarian Handles and restrains animals, including fractious and feral animals properly and safely Inoculates, medicates, feeds, and cares for animals as indicated by the veterinarian Performs pre and post-surgical related duties to include but not limited to, cleaning instruments, wrapping packs and maintaining machines/equipment Responsible for the efficient induction and prepping of animals for surgery, to include monitoring animals recovering from anesthesia Assists with dental procedures including taking dental radiographs, anesthesia monitoring, and scaling and polishing. Performs post-surgical duties and checks to ensure proper recovery of the animals Dispenses prescribed medications Meets and talks with clients during admission, exams, vaccination clinics, and surgical release, giving accurate and understandable instructions for post-surgical care and treatments as needed Prepares and maintains accurate medical records through agency database systems to include controlled substance logs Stocks clinic and shelter supplies and reports re-stock needs and equipment failures to management Assists in the training of new employees and volunteers Work with and observes volunteers or students to ensure proper procedures are followed Participates in euthanasia and disposal of animals as needed Responsible for handling after hours emergency medical calls Performs other duties as assigned

Position Requirements:

Humane treatment of animals Is able to accept and explain the concepts of prepubescent sterilization, prerelease sterilization of adopted animals and humane euthanasia Must recognize or be willing to gain working knowledge of normal and abnormal health and behavioral conditions of the patients, pre- and post-surgery Knowledge of the diseases and disorders of animals, spay/neuter, related procedures, animal handling and restraint Familiarity with medical terminology and medical knowledge preferred Mathematical skills for drug conversions and dosing preferred Knowledge of disinfecting procedures; antisepsis and asepsis Quickly learner and adaptable to change Maintain clean and professional appearance Effective interpersonal and communication skills Maintain a positive and respectful attitude Ability to multi-task Must be flexible and possess efficient time management skills Must be reliable and come to work prepared Problem solving skills, ability to think outside the box

Reliable Transportation Qualifications:

High School graduate, associate's degree as veterinary technician preferred 1-2 years' experience performing veterinary technician duties preferred

Physical Factors:

Exposure to animals such as cats, dogs, and exotics Potential exposure to zoonotic diseases Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. unassisted, and over 50 lbs. with assistance Long periods of standing, bending, stooping, reaching, and working outdoors in differing climate will be required

Pay:

$18.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person