Overnight Veterinary Technician
Description
Responsibilities
- Collect samples for testing and perform laboratory tests.
- Take radiographs.
- Medicate, vaccinate, and treat animals as prescribed by veterinarian.
- Administer anesthesia and monitor animals under anesthesia.
- Assist veterinarians in medical and surgical procedures. This includes using proper restraint.
- Provide medical assistance and counseling to patrons.
- Use and maintain medical equipment.
- Perform physical examination of animals.
- Perform data entry to update animal records.
- Clean and maintain work areas.
- Perform euthanasia and other related tasks.
- Contribute to and lead initiatives to improve processes and procedures.
- Monitor animals overnight.
Supervisory or Managerial Responsibility - Volunteers
Travel - This position requires driving a company vehicle and may require travel to different work sites.
Schedule
Majority of working hours will be held during non-business hours for the organization. Employee must be capable and confident in working independently.
Work Conditions and Physical Requirements
Handle and restrain animals of various sizes, weights, and temperaments. Subject to animal bites or scratches. Work performed in high noise level areas. Exposure to cleaning chemicals, fumes, dust, animal dander, and feces. Exposure to radiation in association with performing radiology procedures. Physical efforts require constant bending, stooping, standing, climbing stairs, and walking. Repetitive motion associated with medical and surgical care. Frequent lifting of animals and objects up to 40 pounds with reasonable accommodation.
Full Time Benefits include medical, dental, vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, League-paid Life and Short-Term Disability Insurance, PTO, Holiday Pay, 401(k).
CVTs are eligible for student loan reimbursement, and more!
Compensation: Starting at $20 per hour (uncertified); $21 per hour (certified veterinary technicians) +$1 per hour overnight shift differential (starting pay commensurate with market, experience, and equity)
We have compassion and care about our employees, our volunteers, and the community. In a continued effort to ensure the safety of our employees, volunteers, and community members, all Dumb Friends League employees are required to be vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus or have an approved medical or religious exemption. New employees will be required to provide proof to their status upon hire or have an approved medical or religious exemption. For questions, reach out to a member of the Human Resources team.
Required Position Qualifications
- Working knowledge of current veterinary practices
- Strong interpersonal communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment
- High attention to detail
- Associates degree in veterinary technology or equivalent experience
- Completion of a veterinary technician internship or comparable experience
- Valid driver’s license with insurable driving record
Desired
- Certified veterinary technician
- Experience in an animal welfare environment
- Two years of experience working as a veterinary technician
How to Apply
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