High Volume High Quality Spay and Neuter Surgery Technician

Description

Examples of Duties and Responsibilities:

• Low stress Fear Free handling, restraint and triage all animals entering the clinic
• Medicate orally, SQ, IM and IV as directed by the Shelter Veterinarian
• Prepare animals for and assist in surgery
• Aid in the post-op recovery and monitor vital signs
• Administration and monitoring of anesthesia
• Collect appropriate samples and perform basic laboratory tests, including decapitation for rabies testing
• Reviews surgery animal records on a daily basis to ensure that all medical or treatment records are up to date and accurate
• Implantation of microchips and ear tipping
• Works with the Shelter Veterinarian to ensure staff is aware of all medical conditions that need to be monitored
• Assists with the medical care of animals in our main shelter, Foster, Outreach, and TNR programs
• Perform euthanasia
• Properly record all drug activity, DEA logs, and statistics, as required by law and ARL’s policy
• Maintain accurate and complete medical records, including computer data entry
• Assist in the documentation of cruelty cases
• Assist in performance of necropsy, as needed
• Cleaning of medical areas, equipment, kennels and cages
• Maintain medical equipment
• Aging, sexing, and accurate breed identification
• Work with volunteers in a kind and welcoming manner as needed
• Other job duties as assigned by supervisor or Shelter Veterinarian

Skills and Requirements:

• Must be 21 years of age or older
• Minimum of 3 years of experience working in veterinary medicine
• Minimum of 2 years' experience assisting in high-quality, high-volume surgery
• Previous experience working in shelters preferred but not required
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills, able to multi-task and prioritize
• Dependable, reliable, and efficient
• Driven and able to take initiative
• Stay up to date on the most current shelter medicine protocols recommended by veterinary institutions
• Must have PA driver's license
• Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds and stand for prolonged periods of time
• Must have a passion for the mission of the ARL

Work Environment:

• The employee will regularly be exposed to the following: potentially zoonotic diseases (including rabies), large animals, loud noises (e.g. barking dogs), and odors
• Examination, restraint, and treatment of a high volume of animals is physically and emotionally demanding
• Euthanasia is performed in the facility and assisting with best practice euthanasia is a specific job task for this position
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Overtime: This position is eligible for overtime.

Part-time, non-exempt, competitive salary, education opportunities, EAP program. Will require one holiday shift per year.

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may be required to perform other related duties to meet the on-going needs of the organization.

Animal Rescue League is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate because of race, color, creed, gender, religion, national origin, disability, age, pregnancy, genetic predisposition or carrier status, marital status, citizenship status, or sexual orientation. Accommodations will be provided to qualified individuals requiring them. EOE/M/F/D/V/SO.

How to Apply

Contact Leann Quire, Director of Human Resources, at 610-621-2831 or Lquire@berksarl.org