Intake & Wellness Vet Tech III

Humane Society of North Texas•Fort Worth, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for working knowledge of general animal health, surgical procedures, and anesthesia. The role involves administering medications, performing diagnostic tests, maintaining medical records, and providing customer service. The Vet Tech will also be responsible for cleaning assigned areas and maintaining equipment. The position requires the ability to accurately evaluate animals for health and behavioral issues and to perform minor treatments as directed by a veterinarian. The role also involves providing humane education to customers and representing the Humane Society of North Texas with excellent customer service.

Requirements

3+ years of experience in a veterinary medical environment
Ability to learn proper intake procedures for canines, felines, rabbits, hamsters, guinea pigs, birds and other species
Knows and understands the differences in diagnostic testing and preventative care given for different age groups for a variety of species
Venipuncture
Administration of injections - SQ, IV & IM
Ability to place and maintain intravenous catheters
Ability to administer medications via all routes on a variety of species
Ability to perform and interpret fecal testing
Ability to perform and interpret superficial and deep skin scrape
Ability to use Wood’s lamp to detect ringworm
Ability to accurately age both canines, felines, and various other species
Ability to accurately sex canines, felines and various other species
Ability to identify altered status for males and females for canines, felines, and various other species
Ability to accurately document medical care and maintain accurate and complete medical records
Ability to identify a wide variety of illness and injury
Follow and respect the mission of the Humane Society of North Texas
Ability to meet physical demands including but not limited to using a step stool or ladder to reach top kennels or stooping and crouching to clean bottom kennels.
Ability to multi-task in high stress and swift moving environment
Ability to follow directions with attention to detail
Ability to complete tasks and assignments with minimal supervision accurately and in a timely manner
Ability to maintain respectful, positive working relationships with all employees at all times
Proper working knowledge of situational use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
Working knowledge of breeds, diseases, medical conditions, animal handling and behavior
Ability to demonstrate safe proper animal handling and restraint
Ability to represent the Humane Society of North Texas in a professional manner in all situations with the public, volunteers, and staff
Ability to create and sustain positive working relationships within the Humane Society of North Texas, with volunteers, the public, and be a team player
Must be detail oriented and have strong time management skills
Ability to read, write and communicate effectively
Ability to learn and quickly adapt to changes in programs and procedures
Ability to pass a background check
Ability to pass drug testing

Nice To Haves

LVT or equivalent preferred but not required
Completion of Fear Free Shelter Program (including bonus courses) or ability to complete within 60 days of hire

Responsibilities

Maintain accurate medical records and record maintenance
Perform treatments as directed for animals in the care of HSNT
Perform physical exams on canines, felines, rabbits, hamsters, guinea pigs, birds and other exotic animals
Proper and safe animal handling and restraint
Behavioral evaluations of animals in the care of HSNT
Provide professional, compassionate customer service and care
Proper handling, use, and storage of veterinary supplies, such as, but not limited to, vaccines, testing supplies and medications
Working knowledge of general animal health including TPR
Working knowledge of surgical procedures and instruments
Ability to administer and maintain general anesthesia
Working knowledge of controlled substances, safety, storage, and use
Ability to perform dental prophylaxis unassisted
Knowledge of radiographic positioning for various anatomical sites and ability to obtain appropriate radiographs
Ability to care for, feed, monitor, medicate and perform minor treatment on animals housed throughout the shelter as directed by veterinarian
Report observed health or behavior issues to Shelter Veterinarian, Intake and Wellness Manager, Asst. Manager
Clean assigned areas twice daily and as needed in compliance with standard operating procedures without error
Ability to evaluate animals accurately for health and behavioral issues with a wide knowledge of common injury and illness
Perform venipuncture, subcutaneous, intramuscular and other injections with skill and knowledge
Accurately perform diagnostic testing including but not limited to fecal testing, skin scrapes, heartworm testing, and feline leukemia testing
Perform minor treatments on shelter animals such as but not limited to administering subcutaneous fluids, placing intravenous catheters, administering oral medications, ect as directed by veterinarian
Provides humane education to customers with compassion and accuracy
Maintain medical documentation and records by completing exam notes, medication notes, behavioral notes, and procedures in accordance with the legal standard
Ability to maintain inventory of necessary medical and shelter supplies while reporting shortages to supervisors
Ability to maintain medical and shelter equipment, supplies in good working condition and report any problems or needed repairs to supervisor
Represent the Humane Society of North Texas by providing excellent customer service, compassion, accuracy, and focus
Protect confidential information
Report to work at assigned start time; go to/return from breaks and lunch at assigned times; leave work at assigned end of shift time
Additional tasks assigned by supervisor