Veterinary Technician - Full-time
Humane Society of Chittenden County•South Burlington, VT
•$23 - $26•Onsite
About The Position
The Veterinary Technician is responsible for assisting with the Community Pet Clinic and meeting the health care needs of HSCC’s dogs, cats, and small animals. The Veterinary Technician will provide clinical and administrative support for veterinary wellness programs and animals in HSCC’s care.
Requirements
- A minimum of 1-year previous applicable work experience in a veterinary clinic and/or animal shelter clinic required; previous surgical assistance experience required
- Proficiency with intubation, IV catheter placement, and injection techniques
- Direct animal care experience is required: restraining animals, cleaning enclosures, and administering medications
- Comfortable monitoring anesthesia and assisting with surgery
- Experience maintaining computerized medical records
- Exemplary customer service skills
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize job duties in a busy and constantly changing work environment
- Ability to use sound judgment when dealing with confidential information
- Proven emotional intelligence, integrity, and work ethic is required
- Ability to remain calm and level-headed in a sometimes stressful and emotional work environment
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- Detail-oriented and able to exercise good judgment when dealing with animal-related concerns
Nice To Haves
- Veterinary Technician Certification or significant related experience desired
Responsibilities
- Assists with spay/neuter and other surgeries for both shelter and community animals, including check in exams, monitoring of patients from induction through recovery, preparation of induction drugs, supplies, and instruments, restraint of animals, surgical prep of animals, and cleaning of the med room and surgery suite
- Assists with in person client care for Community Pet Clinic clients for spay/neuter and wellness clinics, including answering the clinic email as needed.
- Maintains accurate computer and paper records for medications and treatments for shelter animals, enters data into ShelterLuv software database regarding animal care, medication, surgeries, and follow up
- Maintain accurate records, including entry of service items, invoicing, and payments in the Community Pet Clinic software (Daysmart)
- Assists veterinarians in dentistry and other surgeries beyond spay/neuter, as needed
- Performs basic animal medical assessment and triage to assist the veterinarian as needed
- Prepares and interprets basic diagnostic tests
- Assist veterinarian and/or Lead Vet Tech with euthanasia as needed
- Assist with taking inventory weekly for Lead Vet Tech to place orders
- Performs duties such as laundry, cleaning instruments, and other tasks as needed
- Maintains solid attendance and punctuality
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
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