Description
Job Title: Full Time Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT)
Reporting to: Rescue Medical Team Manager
Hours per week: 40 hours per week (weekend shift availability required) Position Type: Paid, starting at $25-27/hour
Position Responsibilities
Assist and Support - Medical Team
Appropriate and safe restraint for medical exams
Obtain medical history and discuss general health recommendations, relay medical recommendations to foster families
Fill medications as prescribed by the veterinarian or according to rescue protocols Monitor daily task lists
Light reception duties, Rescue Medical Case Manager and Care Coordinator support as needed
General clinic cleaning
Other duties as assigned by the Rescue Medical Team Manager
Assist and Support Veterinarian - Surgery
Assist veterinarian with pre-surgical exams
Set up and clean up surgical suite
Draw up pre-medications and inductions
Log controlled drugs
Place IV catheters, intubate patients
Prepare patients for surgical procedures
Dental scaling and polishing, including dental radiographs
Assist in surgery, including administering and monitoring anesthesia Clean instruments; wrap and sterilize surgical packs
Recover and monitor patients post-op
Provide Treatments
Perform SQ, IM, & IV injections
Obtain blood and urine samples for diagnostic testing
Obtain and evaluate lab samples for ear cytology, tape prep, urinalysis, etc. Administer vaccines
Perform nail trims, anal gland expressions, and other procedures
Perform intake exams on newly admitted rescue animals
Requirements
Qualifications:
Valid Minnesota Veterinary Technician Certification
1-2 years of hands on veterinary technician experience, previous rescue or emergency experience preferred
Certified Veterinary Technician (Full Time)
Ability to read, understand and follow department and facility procedures and policies
Experience handling dogs and cats during medical exams and procedures Experience communicating individually and in a team environment Experience working with computer applications
Ability to lift 40-50 pounds daily
Desired Skills:
- Team Management, Strategic Thinking, Great Communication, Customer Service, Collaboration, Networking, Emotional Intelligence, Resilience, Adaptability & Agility.
Benefits:
- Paid Time Off
- Retirement Plan
- Flexible Schedule
- Pet-friendly environment (bring your pet to work)
- Medical and Dental
- Healthy Snack room
- Continuing Education
- Parental Leave
- Employee Discount
- Paid Holidays
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