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Veterinary Assistant

2 months ago

Orem, Utah, United States Best Friends Animal Society Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Veterinary Technician to join our team at Best Friends Animal Society. As a Veterinary Technician, you will play a critical role in providing high-quality medical care to animals in our lifesaving and veterinary programs.

Key Responsibilities
  • Perform basic medical care, including intravenous injections, blood draws, medicating, vaccinating, subcutaneous fluids, catheter placement, and microchipping under the direction of a veterinarian.
  • Maintain a clean and disinfected working environment, maintain controlled substances logs, accurately enter, and maintain patient and client medical data.
  • Support, empower, and enable volunteers and foster parents to expand Best Friends lifesaving capacity.
  • Provide basic care, such as feeding, cleaning, walking, and socialization for animals temporarily housed or transported within Lifesaving Center vehicles, buildings, or facilities.
  • Deliver superior customer service, communicate about and maintain knowledge of Best Friends and community partner programs.
  • Work collaboratively with Best Friends' team members in all areas of operations to achieve lifesaving goals.
Requirements
  • Some formal education from an AVMA accredited veterinary technician certification program preferred but not required.
  • A minimum of two years working experience in a veterinary medicine setting or equivalent work experience in an animal welfare or nonprofit setting.
  • Bilingual or multi-lingual skills preferred but not required.
  • Customer-centric, non-judgmental approach to engaging with adopters, partners, visitors, volunteers, and colleagues.
  • Ability to work with, leash, kennel, walk, and handle cats and dogs, including those with health and/or behavior conditions/concerns.
  • Strong interpersonal skills, a team player, personable, professional, and able to get along with people from different backgrounds.
Physical Requirements
  • Perform repetitive tasks for extended periods of time, including typing, sitting, walking, arm, and hand motion.
  • Work indoors and outdoors in a variety of weather conditions, including extreme heat and cold.
  • Routinely lift 40 pounds and perform daily strenuous activity, including lifting, carrying, reaching, stooping, squatting, cleaning, and bending.

Thank you for your interest in pursuing a career at Best Friends Animal Society. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from qualified candidates.