Veterinary Technician

Are you the type of person who loves animals and thrives in an environment requiring flexibility and resilience? Do you enjoy working closely with others, maintaining positive relationships and composure, even under difficult circumstances?

If this sounds like you keep reading

Animal Care of Davis County is currently hiring for a full-time Veterinary Technician in Fruit Heights, Utah. This position provides medical care and treatment and ensures the general welfare of animals at the Davis County Animal Shelter. Follow us on Social Media

Applications will be accepted through September 2, 2024

This position's work schedule is Tuesday through Saturday, 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

PAY RANGE AND BENEFITS:

$18.44 - $23.47/hr

*Salary based on qualifications and related work experience.

In addition to competitive pay and our service oriented culture, we offer the following benefits:

• Affordable medical, dental, and vision coverage day one
• Paid leave: 13 vacation days, 12 sick leave, 12 holidays
• Paid Parental Leave (after 6 months of employment)
• 401k match of 4%
• Full pension retirement
• Annual performance pay increases up to 3.5%
• Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Requirements

Must possess a current Utah Veterinary Technician License or three (3) years of work experience as a non credentialed veterinary assistant. An equivalent combination of education and related experience may be considered.

Preference for work experience working with animals in a kennel or shelter.

Our Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate loves animals and has the ability to handle individual animals in a safe, caring and respectful manner. The ideal candidate is detail oriented and organized with strong problem solving abilities, demonstrates flexibility, resilience, and the ability to maintain positive relationships and composure, even under difficult circumstances. The ideal candidate contributes to regular dialogue and accountability with superiors and the team.

Day to Day Duties

• Performs daily health evaluations and scheduled treatments for shelter animals.
• Prepares animals for surgery; induces and monitors anesthesia. Assists with surgery and necropsies
• Helps address animal behavioral needs or concerns.
• Performs animal dental prophylaxis and evaluation.
• Responds to emergency situations, administers triage care.
• Prepares laboratory samples and evaluates in-house lab work.
• Assists Veterinarian with daily shelter veterinary rounds, assists in the care and treatment of animals in the foster program.

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