Veterinary Technician

Lollypop Farm, Humane Society of Greater Rochester•Village of Fairport, NY

5d•$23 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

Lollypop Farm is hiring for a part-time Veterinary Technician. The Vet Tech’s role is to assist veterinarians in providing surgical and medical care to shelter animals as allowed by licensure. The schedule for this position is Saturdays & Sundays, 8 AM - 5:30 PM each day.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Veterinary technician degree from an accredited school
Valid NYS veterinary technician license
New graduates will be required to obtain a temporary license and successfully pass the VTNE
A combination of education and experience will be considered if aligned with the position
Ability to interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and procedure manuals
Ability to communicate routine reports and correspondence
Ability to communicate effectively with employees throughout the organization
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions
Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions and deal with several abstract and concrete variables
Expertise with clinical equipment, including, but not limited to, anesthetic machines and oxygen delivery unit, EKG, pulse oximetry, capnography, microscopy, digital radiography, doppler, and ultrasound
Intermediate computer skills
Must Align with the Company Mission, Vision and Core Values
Commitment to Diversity

Responsibilities

Assist animals through the adoption process by providing support to our veterinarians during initial health exams, surgical preparation, surgery, dental prophylaxis, anesthetic monitoring and post-operative recovery
Perform digital radiography and understand animal positioning techniques
Perform venipuncture, intravenous catheter placement, and cystocentesis
Perform laboratory work including fecal analysis, urinalysis, cytology, titer testing and prepare samples for shipment to other reference laboratories
Administer medications to hospitalized and shelter patients
Assist with cruelty examinations and forensic necropsies
Work with large and exotic animals
Perform euthanasia
Maintain appropriate medical records and comply with all inventory processes
Provide excellent customer service to staff, volunteers and the community in accordance with Lollypop Farm values
Observe all safety rules and regulations for Lollypop Farm in accordance with OSHA
Maintain good housekeeping
Carry out responsibilities in accordance with the company’s policies and applicable state and Federal laws
Perform other duties as requested