Veterinary Technician (Full-Time)

Job Title: Shelter Veterinary Technician I

Department: Medical Services

Reports To: Shelter Medical Services Manager

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Pay Rate: $20.00 Hourly

SUMMARY

Responsible for assisting staff Doctors, fellow Veterinary technicians and the daily operations of clinic care. Provides clinical support to other departments as required. Completes entry-level tasks as they pertain to clinic services.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Provide compassionate care for animals, under Doctor’s supervision.

• Must be dependable with attendance and timeliness.

• Daily inspection of medical supplies that needs to be ordered.

• Restrain pets for veterinarians and technicians.

• Monitor, record, and report physical signs of hospitalized pets.

• Assist in taking x-rays.

• Monitor and collect urine and fecal samples as needed.

• Clean cages, runs, kennel area, including exam rooms, treatment rooms, and doctor’s office.

• Maintain all clinic areas in a neat and sanitary condition.

• Provide clean bedding, water and litter pans for pets.

• Wash and sanitize pet dishes.

• Feed patients as needed.

• Exercise hospitalized dogs as needed.

• Clean auto-clave (sterilizer) once a month.

• All data entry into computer.

• Do laundry.

• Perform (if certified) or assist in euthanasia.

• Perform other duties as requested by the Director of Veterinary Services.

QUALIFICATIONS

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.

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

• Employee must also