Spay/Neuter Veterinary Technician/Assistant (Full-Time)

Responsible for assisting veterinarians, veterinary technicians, and supporting daily operations in the surgery department. Ability to cross-train in all medical departments and independently complete tasks and assignments with the guidance of veterinarians, managers, leads, and more experienced technicians.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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  Basic knowledge of phlebotomy, lab work, IV catheter placement, wound management/bandaging, fluid maintenance, injectable and oral medication administration.

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  Basic knowledge of dental radiographs and dental scaling.

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  Basic knowledge of surgery instruments and equipment.

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  Must have good communication skills including the ability to effectively present information to others through verbal or written reports.

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  Approachability in communications with the general public.

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  This position requires the ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures and other business correspondence.

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  Must demonstrate consistent follow-through and completion of tasks given through various methods of communication.

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  Ability to work well with others for a common goal.

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  Experience working as a veterinary technician/assistance/nurse.

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  Experience working in a veterinary surgery department and experience with anesthesia preferred.

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  Possess the ability to remain calm, cool, and collected under duress, with high emotional fortitude.

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  High attention to detail.

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  Ability to work in fast-paced, dynamic environment.

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  Interest in learning and openness to change.

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  Demonstrated ability to multi-task.

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  Personal accountability in ensuring timely and effective completion of all surgical team responsibilities.

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  Compliance with Peggy Adams’ workplace culture.

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  Willingness and ability to advocate the League’s and Medical Services’ positions on issues in a professional manner.

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  Must be willing to work in other areas within Medical Services or the shelter as operational need requires.

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  High school diploma or GED.

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  Bilingual, a plus.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is consistently required to stand, move, and kneel or crouch. In addition, the employee is constantly required to speak, hear, and use hands for grasping, reaching and other operative tasks. The employee is required to stand and sit frequently. The employee will also be required to bend neck and twist body. The employee will be required to consistently lift an animate or stationary object of up to 50 pounds.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to an indoor office environment as well as outdoor weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to animal odors and animal fur.

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

• Potential for exposure to zoonotic diseases, dangerous and fractious animals, hazardous chemicals, anesthetics, and sharp objects.

• Field conditions may be encountered.