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Veterinary Technician - Shelter Veterinary Services
Dumb Friends League
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Denver, CO 80231
Description
Responsibilities
- Perform physical examination and provide treatment for animals flagged as needing medical attention.
- Medicate, and treat animals as prescribed by veterinarian and follow standard operating protocols.
- Vaccinate shelter animals as needed
- Provide medical assistance and counseling to patrons.
- Collect samples for testing and perform laboratory tests.
- Take radiographs.
- Administer anesthesia and monitor animals under anesthesia.
- Place IV catheters, calculate drug dosages and fluid rates.
- Assist veterinarians in medical and surgical procedures.
- Use and maintain medical equipment.
- Perform euthanasia and other related tasks.
- Perform data entry to update animal records.
- Clean and maintain work areas.
- Contribute to and lead initiatives to improve processes and procedures.
- Place IV catheters, calculate drug dosages and fluid rates.
- Complete cleaning and administrative projects as assigned.
- Complete mobile spay/neuter shifts (service provided for public pets) as needed once trained.
- Complete swing-shift or overnight-shifts as needed once trained.
- Solicit feedback and remain open to feedback received by management and team members.
Schedule: Four, 10-hour shifts
Full Time Benefits include medical, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, League-paid Life and Short-Term Disability Insurance, Paid Time Off (PTO), Holiday Pay, Sabbatical, 401(k) with matching, CVTS are eligible for student loan reimbursement, and more! Please visit our website for a comprehensive list of all offered benefits.
Compensation: Starting at $21.60 - $23.60 per hour (uncertified); $22.50 - $24.65 per hour (certified/registered veterinary technicians); (starting pay commensurate with market, experience, and equity)
Qualifications
Required
- Education: Associate’s degree in veterinary technology or equivalent experience
- Experience: Completion of a veterinary technician internship or comparable experience or working knowledge of current veterinary practices
Preferred
- Certified veterinary technician
- Experience in an animal welfare environment
- Strong interpersonal communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs
- Ability to work in a team environment
- High attention to detail
How to Apply
Apply online today using the link below!
https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/Details/1670324/Denver…
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