Licensed Veterinarian Technician

AUBURN VALLEY HUMANE SOCIETY•Tacoma, WA

3d•$28 - $36

About The Position

The Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) is responsible for providing appropriate medical animal treatment, handling and care within the work environment in a manner that aligns with fear free training and AVHS policies. Position Classification: Non-Exempt (Hourly) Location: Northwest Spay & Neuter Center Core Competencies (All Employees): Respect; Communication; Eagerness to Learn; Teamwork; Attention to Detail; Customer Focus; Animal Welfare Leadership Competencies (in addition to Core): Coaching; Achieves Results; Problem Solving; Time Management; Creativity; Adaptability to Change; Conflict Management

Requirements

Licensed in Washington State as a Veterinary Technician
Passion for the mission of Auburn Valley Humane Society and Northwest Spay & Neuter Center.
Knowledge of and commitment to animal welfare issues.
Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening and background check.
Work experience as a veterinary technician or assistant.
Ability to communicate skillfully and effectively with diverse staff, volunteers, and community in a professional, pleasant, respectful, and courteous manner.
Ability to handle and assess potentially dangerous or fractious dogs and cats.
Demonstrated ability to follow instructions, verbal and written, in repetitious tasks and one-off situations.
Demonstrated experience in working with a diverse staff in a positive, friendly, collaborative, and inclusive manner.
Comfortable learning new systems, including online information systems and shelter software.
Individuals will frequently be required to speak publicly; stand, walk or sit for extended periods, reach, bend or stoop, regularly lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
Able to work flexible hours, which will include weekends and some evenings.
This position works daily in animal setting. This position will come in direct contact with animals and will be exposed to animal related smells and sounds.

Nice To Haves

Preferred experience in a shelter or high volume spay/neuter clinic.

Responsibilities

To learn and follow AVHS’s policies and procedures and city, county and state requirements in regard to animal welfare.
To establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with staff members, volunteers, and other departments.
To act in a manner consistent with Fear Free and similar animal handling practices.
To provide daily care of animals in the facility including: feeding, bathing, hygiene, exercise, behavior support.
To maintain animal and facility physical spaces in a manner following disease control protocol to ensure a safe and healthy environment including but not limited to cleaning and laundry.
To perform the examination of incoming animals.
To perform initial health tests, vaccinations, and treatment for parasites.
Administer anesthesia, including intubation and monitoring, surgery support, and other medical treatments for animals.
Administer controlled substances with oversight.
Perform medical tasks as assigned.
To maintain inventory of supplies.
Monitor animals as advised by medical staff and communicate in the best interest of the animal.
To perform other reasonable duties time to time, as assigned.
To maintain a general working knowledge of other departments, locations, functions, and their contribution to the organization as a whole.
To remain current on daily communication and time sensitive issues.