Job Description:

The Technician reports directly to the section managers. The Tier 1 Veterinary Technician position provides medical care and treatment for cats and dogs. This includes routine vaccinations, diagnostic testing, patient treatments, and assisting the DVM’s in surgery. 

General Duties

Follow all daily surgery and appointment schedules, ensuring our veterinarian’s time is maximized

Coordinate patient care plans, maintain cleanliness in medical areas, and contribute to a collaborative and supportive working environment

Ensure medical records for animals are accurate and up to date

Maintain medical equipment in both medical departments

Restrain animals as needed

Assist with surgical prep, monitoring, and recovery

Perform Digital Radiographs

Perform dental cleanings on cats and dogs

Administer vaccinations

Perform in-house diagnostic testing 

Assist with medical rounds as needed

Create, update, and maintain patient medical records

Keep work areas organized and stocked with medical supplies needed to perform daily functions

Clean and disinfect cages, treatment areas, and rooms as needed

Provide excellent overall patient experience

Position Requirements

High school graduate required

Ability and willingness to become Fear Free Certified within 60 days of hire

Skills Needed

Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills required

Safe and gentle animal handling and restraint of dogs and cats

Ability to identify signs of animal illness, diseases, and injuries

Emotionally capable of dealing with euthanasia when necessary

Possess a clear understanding of shelter diseases, shelter medicine, and quarantine

Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, Outlook, and ability to learn shelter software products

Proficiency with using and maintaining veterinary medical equipment

Physical Requirements

Must be able to lift 50 pounds safely

This position is labor-intensive; moderate to great physical exertion is required; including bending, stooping, kneeling, reaching above/below the waist, pushing/pulling movements, lifting, walking, sitting, and standing and in conditions involving temperature fluctuations

Must work with cleaning solvents

Must have reliable transportation

Must be allergy-free and able to work closely with dogs and cats

Salary: $36,990 (annual)