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Reports to: Veterinarian Position Duration: Part-Time (10-20 hours/week)

Payrate: $18.50/hr

Job Summary:

The Lead Veterinary Technician at Tails Humane Society supports their high-volume spay/neuter clinic by assisting the veterinarian with surgical procedures, ensuring animal safety and well-being, managing surgical flow, and maintaining clinic operations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist the veterinarian in setting up surgical procedures, maintaining a smooth flow of patients, and adhering to safety protocols while ensuring treatment areas are kept clean and organized.
• Efficiently pre-medicate, induce anesthesia, intubate animals, and prepare all patients for surgery, ensuring their safety throughout the process.
• Administer medications, vaccinations, and assist with maintaining accurate clinical records in the shelter database.
• Handle 35-55 animals per day (dogs and cats), ensuring their comfort and safety during procedures.
• Assist with the intake and release of patients, delivering post-operative care instructions clearly and professionally.
• Recognize and address animal behavior issues (e.g., aggressive or fearful behavior, fractious/feral cats) using appropriate safety equipment and techniques.
• Assist with cleaning the clinic, prepare surgical packs, and ensure necessary equipment is sanitized and ready for use.
• Work independently and collaboratively within the veterinary team, providing essential care and support to animals.
• Take inventory, prepare weekly clinic supply orders, and ensure the clinic is properly stocked.
• Assist with euthanasia procedures when necessary, with compassion and professionalism.

Qualifications:

• CVT status or equivalent experience required.
• Minimum of one year of experience as a veterinary technician in a clinic environment; shelter clinic experience is a plus.
• Experience with animal handling, restraint, and behavior assessments, as well as administering intravenous injections and intubating animals for surgery.
• Experience in anesthesia and surgery is required
• Positive attitude and professional demeanor
• Self-motivated, with the ability to challenge physical and mental capabilities and recognize personal limitations.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment and manage fluctuating priorities and multiple tasks.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed.

Work Environment:

• Primarily works in a high-volume surgery environment, requiring the ability to manage multiple procedures and a fast-paced setting.
• Frequent exposure to high noise levels, industrial cleaning chemicals, fumes, dust, and animal waste.
• Potential exposure to zoonotic diseases, bites, and scratches from animals.
• Safety procedures must be strictly always adhered to ensure personal and animal safety.
• Requires working as a key member of the surgical team, contributing to the overall flow and success of the procedures.

Interested in applying? Please email your resume to mgroeper@tailshumanesociety.org.