Veterinary Technician Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Licensed Veterinary Technician; the job title specifies licensure.
• Interest in and willingness to support KHS’s mission, vision, and philosophy.
• Ability to manage time efficiently and thrive in a high-volume, fast-paced environment with multiple priorities.
• Proficiency in venipuncture, specimen collection, and in-house laboratory procedures.
• Confidence performing basic physical examinations and working directly with caregivers.
• Ability to triage patients based on medical and surgical needs.
• Good appearance and ability to deal cheerfully and tactfully with the public, staff, and volunteers while maintaining a positive mental attitude.
• Skill in conflict resolution.
• Meticulous and methodical attention to record keeping and reporting.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds or more.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience or specific training or interest in high-quality, high-volume spay/neuter (HQHVSN) and/or shelter medicine.

Responsibilities

• Support veterinarians in providing medical and surgical care to shelter animals and community clinic patients.
• Collaborate with the Veterinary Operations Manager, veterinarians, staff, and volunteers.
• Perform surgical preparation, anesthetic induction, patient monitoring, and recovery.
• Conduct patient examinations and provide caregiver education.
• Provide medical treatments, laboratory work, and radiography.
• Perform venipuncture, specimen collection, and in-house laboratory procedures.
• Triage patients according to medical and surgical needs.
• Maintain meticulous records and reporting.
• Interact with caregivers, the public, staff, and volunteers in a cheerful and tactful manner.
• Handle conflict resolution.