Licensed Veterinary Technician
Description
Description
Fixin’ to Save Spay & Neuter Clinic, a program of Gloucester-Mathews Humane Society seeks to hire an additional Licensed Veterinary Technician to help support our mission of providing high-quality medical care to community pets. If you share our passion for helping animals who need us most, Fixin’ to Save Spay & Neuter Clinic is the place to be!
Our team is small but mighty. This is an opportunity to enjoy meaningful work in animal welfare and help to grow a much-needed service in the community!
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Handle and track controlled substances for large volumes of surgical patients
- Efficiently pre-medicate, induce, and intubate all patients as necessary
- Able to monitor anesthesia, with a clear idea of abnormal conditions
- Ensure prompt and accurate paperwork procedures are followed each day
- Follow all written and verbally communicated departmental standard operating procedures
- Train veterinary assistants to utilize our patient care protocols
- Able to respond appropriately during an emergency, able to take directions from a veterinarian and direct others during the event, and maintain competency during CPR procedures
- Effectively “team lead”, displaying a positive attitude and acting as a motivating force for all staff
- Able to efficiently run clinic team and maintain the surgical flow
- Able to perform all job functions of a veterinary assistant
- Demonstrates good speed when necessary
- Competently handles surgical complications and rechecks
- Effectively critiques breaks in sterility
- Effectively critiques and suggests additional disease control measures
- Understands and practices low-stress animal handling
- Communicates effectively with clients and colleagues
- Must work collaboratively with the clinic director, veterinarian, veterinary technicians, veterinary assistants, and receptionist
Physical requirements:
- Must be able to work standing or sitting for 8 or more hours
- Must be able to lift and carry up to 100 pounds with help
- Must be able to bend and kneel repeatedly
- Must be able to see fine detail in a variety of situations
- Must be able to safely pre-medicate feral cats
Education, Experience:
- Must be a Licensed Veterinary Technician in the state of Virginia
- Must maintain all current and correct licensure
- Experience working in a high-volume spay/neuter clinic preferred
Reports to: Clinic Director
Classification: Part-time
Hours: Monday - Wednesday 7:15 - 5:15 No nights, weekends, or holidays!!!
Compensation: Hourly rate commensurate with experience, with paid time off
How to Apply
Please send your resume to clinicdirector@gmhumanesociety.org