Wildlife RVT

San Diego Humane Society•San Diego, CA

3d•$27 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

San Diego Humane Society is hiring a full-time Wildlife Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) for our Project Wildlife Medical team! How you’ll impact our mission: At San Diego Humane Society, we’re united by our mission to Inspire Compassion, providing hope and advancing the welfare of animals and people. In this role, you’ll be responsible for providing direct care to wildlife patients including physical exams, initiating first aid, and daily evaluations of in-house patients. You will also support by responding to rehabilitation-related questions from the public. This role delivers service at the gold standard level in alignment with the SDHS Way, to meet the needs of animals and the people who love them by leading with compassion, finding creative solutions, providing personalized care and building connections. If you’re passionate about making an impact in the animal welfare movement, we’d love to talk to you. What’s in it for you? At SDHS, we’re proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and commit to being a place where every person – staff, volunteer, and guest – can feel a sense of belonging. We support and invest in employees through conscious delivery of benefits and a workplace environment based on our Core Values. As an employee you’ll enjoy: Competitive pay and paid time-off (including your Birthday Day Off!) Comprehensive benefits package, training and well-being programs 403(b) retirement plan with 5% match after 1 year Free pet adoptions, pet vaccines and spay/neuter services …and so much more!

Requirements

California Registered Veterinary Technician licensure required.
Minimum of one (1) year clinical and/or shelter experience in veterinary environment required.

Responsibilities

Coordinate with the Wildlife Veterinary Manager, Wildlife Services Coordinator, and Wildlife Admissions and Satellite Supervisor regarding the movement of patients throughout the Care Center
Work closely with the Wildlife Rehabilitation Veterinarian(s) to determine patient diet and housing
Perform diagnostic testing, including but not limited to oral swabs, fecal testing, eye stains, blood draws and smears, etc.
Utilize digital x-ray machine, maintain x-ray processor and exposure badges, and obtain radiographs of patients under the direct supervisor of a Wildlife Veterinarian
Assist Wildlife Veterinarian(s) and/or Wildlife technicians with exams, procedures, surgeries, necropsies, and other duties as assigned
Ensure inventory, stocking, and cleaning schedules are complete – includes ordering and accepting medical supplies and deliveries
Be proficient and train others in: husbandry, disease control, handling and exam, administering treatments, surgical monitoring, radiology, etc.