CVT
Description
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Clinical Responsibilities
● Provide medical and surgical nursing care under the direction of the Shelter Veterinarian.
● Follow established protocols for animal intake, vaccination, sanitation, and medical care.
● Maintain a clean, organized, and biosecure treatment area.
● Prepare, administer, and accurately document medications and treatments.
● Maintain complete and accurate electronic medical records.
● Communicate medical conditions, treatment plans, and post-adoption care instructions to clients andcaregivers.
Medical Responsibilities
● Promote a calm, low-stress environment for all patients.
● Recognize signs of pain, fear, illness, and distress, and respond appropriately.
● Provide preventive, routine, urgent, and emergency nursing care as needed.
● Perform procedures including venipuncture, sample collection, Gram stains, ear cytology, blood smears.
● Place intravenous catheters.
● Calculate and administer medications and intravenous fluid therapy.
● Perform basic physical assessments and recognize normal versus abnormal findings.
● Follow the Five Rights of Medication Administration.
● Maintain controlled substance records.
● Assist with managing medical inventory, equipment maintenance, and sanitation.
Surgical & Anesthesia Responsibilities
● Prepare patients for spay/neuter and other surgical procedures.
● Calculate, prepare, and administer anesthetic medications within legal scope of practice.
● Intubate patients and monitor anesthesia within legal scope of practice.
● Prepare sterile surgical packs, instruments, and operating areas.
● Assist the veterinarian during surgery as needed.
● Administer local and regional anesthetic blocks according to protocol or veterinary direction.
● Monitor patients before, during, and after anesthesia to ensure safe recovery.
Qualifications
Required Experience
● Current Wisconsin Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) in good standing.
● Two years of experience as a Certified Veterinary Technician in medical and surgical practice, including
anesthesia monitoring; or Three years of experience as a Veterinary Assistant with demonstrated proficiency in anesthesia, surgery, and patient nursing.
Preferred Experience
● Experience in HQHVSN surgery.
● Experience in shelter medicine.
● Experience in public health, laboratory animal medicine, agriculture, or animal science is also valued.
Professional Skills
● Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
● Strong problem-solving abilities, initiative, and adaptability.
● Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
● Strong written and verbal communication skills.
● Attention to detail and commitment to following established procedures and protocols.
Commitment to Animal Welfare
● Demonstrated passion for animal welfare and humane care.
● Respectful, compassionate, and nonjudgmental approach when working with diverse populations.
Flexibility & Resilience
● Ability to work weekends (max. two Saturdays per month) and special events as needed.
● Ability to remain calm and make sound decisions in fast-paced or stressful situations.
● Willingness to perform a variety of duties in support of clinic operations.
Physical Requirements & Work Environment
This position is physically demanding and requires:
● Frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and lifting.
● Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds safely. Heavier lifting will always require assistance from another
staff member.
● Exposure to cleaning chemicals, animal dander, and noise.
● Direct interaction with dogs and cats of varying sizes, temperaments, and behavioral histories.
● Ability to work in a fast-paced spay/neuter clinic environment while maintaining high standards of animal
care and customer service.
How to Apply
Email resume and cover letter to clinicmanager@tchswi.org