Temporary Licensed Veterinary Technician

4 weeks ago


Tacoma, United States THE HUMANE SOCIETY FOR TACOMA AND PIERCE COUNTY Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

This is a temporary part-time position. We are anticipating 2 - 4 shifts per week (20 - 40 hours) and the assignment will end in approximately 6 - 8 weeks.

Job Title: Licensed Veterinary Technician
Department: Veterinary
Reports To: Chief Veterinary Officer
Supervises: None
Classification: Part-Time / Non-Exempt / Unionized

JOB SUMMARY: As a Licensed Veterinary Technician, your job entails several important aspects of our shelter; animal care and treatment, laboratory and diagnostic procedures, surgery-related tasks, customer services, and shelter cleanliness.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & FUNCTIONS:

  • Safe and effective animal restraint techniques for canines, felines, and rabbits
  • Provide and take pride in the patient care provided to all animals in the shelter setting
  • Medical mathematics
  • Read, write, and understand pharmacy related tasks
  • Skilled, well-rounded phlebotomist
  • Prepare and interpret lab samples
  • Perform and troubleshoot radiology including dental radiography
  • Basic animal treatments such as toenail trims, ear cleanings
  • Wound care and bandage placement/care
  • Minor Suturing
  • Execute all surgery-related tasks including inducing, intubated, anesthesia monitoring, recovery, troubleshooting, and handle crises effectively for canines, felines, and rabbits
  • Effectively perform complete dental prophylaxis for canines, felines, and rabbits
  • Maintain logs, tracking sheets, and medical records
  • Maintain all equipment properly
  • Ability to learn the shelter’s software program
  • Knowledgeable with Microsoft Word and Excel
  • Effective triaging, emergency handling, and performance of CPR
  • Perform humane euthanasia
  • Perform excellent customer service including answering/filtering phone calls, client education, maintaining compassion and professionalism always especially in high-stress situations
  • Participate and effectively keep the shelter clean, disinfected and presentable always
  • This is by no means a complete list. Some tasks may be assigned to a specific staff member to complete. Some tasks may be added or removed from this list as deemed necessary for the safety and well-being of our shelter population

Education/Certification:

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Current Washington State License for Veterinary Technician

Experience:

  • Two years in veterinary medicine as a licensed veterinary technician is preferred


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