Shelter Veterinary Technician
About The Position
The Shelter Veterinary Technician is a licensed, registered, or certified veterinary technician responsible for assisting with the day-to-day intake and medical operations of the Belleville Area Humane Society (BAHS). The position completes animal intakes, helps maintain facilities and equipment, interacts with the public, and ensures shelter animals receive appropriate care. It also supports community relations and provides surgical and wellness assistance for adoptable dogs and cats. The technician schedules surgeries and wellness appointments, prepares shelter animals for examinations and spay/neuter procedures, assists the veterinarian with surgery and routine care, and performs in-house laboratory work. The role also includes maintaining medical records and schedules, managing supplies and medical data, training employees in medical knowledge, and educating fosters and adopters about animal care. The position reports to the Executive Medical Director.
Requirements
- A registered or certified veterinary technician license in good standing.
- At least 2 years of animal care experience.
- Customer service experience.
- Computer proficiency and ability to learn shelter software, including Shelterluv.
- Keep Illinois veterinary technician certification up to date.
- Good written and verbal communication skills, including tact when handling tense or emotional situations involving the public.
- Strong organization, motivation, and attention to detail.
- Ability to work well with the public, coworkers, and volunteers in a team environment.
- Emotional maturity and good judgment.
- Knowledge of common shelter diseases and veterinary medications.
- Commitment to the mission, values, and goals of the Belleville Area Humane Society.
- Flexibility and willingness to assist with work outside the stated job description.
- Ability to maintain a positive, teamwork-oriented attitude and demonstrate good work ethic.
Responsibilities
- Ensure animals in BAHS care receive appropriate medical treatment in accordance with the veterinarian’s protocols.
- Train new and existing employees when additional medical knowledge is needed.
- Provide customer service and address client concerns.
- Educate fosters and adopters about proper animal care.
- Collaborate with Animal Care as needed to review cleaning practices and maintenance of kennels and facilities.
- Monitor inventory and donations and prepare a weekly order list.
- Maintain records in accordance with BAHS policies.
- Assist the veterinarian with surgery and surgery preparation.
- Maintain surgery schedules and schedule wellness appointments.
- Assist the veterinarian with vaccinations and wellness examinations as needed.
- Operate and properly care for medical equipment in the surgery and wellness suite.
- Draw blood and perform routine in-house laboratory work.
- Plan medical care and dispense medications and vaccinations for shelter animals.
- Maintain medical equipment.
- Manage medical and intake data and analyze it to support improved care.
- Maintain accurate logs of medical procedures and medications.
- Learn and use shelter software systems to update animal records.
- Complete animal intakes and assist with day-to-day medical operations.
- Maintain facilities and equipment and support positive community relations.
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision benefits
- 401(k) matching program
- Consistent schedule
- Continuing education allowance for licensed, registered, or certified roles
- Employee pet benefits
- Three weeks of paid time off
- Adoption discount
- Paid bereavement leave
- Holiday pay
- No nights
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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