Vet Tech-Intake & Wellness Tech III
Essential Functions:
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Performs initial physical exams on shelter animals, report findings to Shelter Wellness Manager, and document findings/treatment plan in PetPoint
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Draws blood and performs diagnostic testing including but not limited to fecal testing, mange testing, heartworm testing and feline leukemia testing
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Ability to vaccinate, insert microchips, give heartworm prevention and apply topical flea and tick products
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Maintains an accurate inventory of all supplies and restocks supplies as necessary, notifies manager if supplies need ordered
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Performs exams on patients in foster care and completes re-vaccinations as necessary
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Medicate shelter animals as necessary for illness
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Perform treatments as directed including, but not limited to: administering oral medications, medicated baths, and ear cleaning/flushing.
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Maintain accurate information and record keeping
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Proper and effective “fear free shelter” animal handling
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Assist with examinations of animals scheduled for transport within 24-48 hours of departure
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Ability to multitask, follow directions and complete tasks and assignments without constant supervision
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The ability to maintain professionalism under stressful circumstances
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Must be able to deal with fractious animals
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Will be subject to exposure of animal odors, extreme levels of ammonia, diseases, possible contagious conditions, bites, scratches, animal waste and moderate noise levels
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Must work assigned schedule
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Medically and behaviorally assess animals upon intake
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Work with other teammates and departments effectively
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Additional tasks assigned by the Shelter Wellness Manager
Knowledge, Skill and Abilities Needed to Perform the Essential Functions of this Position:
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High school or equivalent education; RVT/LVT preferred but not required.
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At least 3 years veterinary technician experience, preferably in clinical as well as shelter environments.
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Experience in medical record keeping and using appropriate veterinary medical terminology.
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Excellent communication skills.
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Organized and able to multitask well.
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Highly motivated with a professional attitude.
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Knowledge of breeds, diseases, medical conditions, and animal handling and behavior.
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Acquire and possess a thorough understanding of, and dedication to, animal welfare issues and policies/philosophies of HSNT.
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Ability to work independently and confidently using superior discretion and judgment.
Physical Demands
- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job
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Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
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This position is regularly required to use hands to fingers, handle, talk, hear, stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel or crouch
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The position holder must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 40 pounds without assistance, up to 80 pounds with assistance
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While performing the duties of this job this position may be exposed to animal odors or airborne particles
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The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate
Working Conditions
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The individual performing this job may be required to work more than 8 hours in a day or 40 hours in a week
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required by the individual. Other duties than those listed herein may be assigned.