Certified Veterinary Technician

1 week ago

Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States Wildlife Rehabilitation Center of Minnesota Full time

The position is part of our wildlife medical team of full-time veterinarians, certified veterinary technicians, and veterinary technician assistants in a fully-equipped veterinary hospital including: digital radiology, ultrasound, in-house laboratory (including teaching microscope), a surgical suite, XRF lead detection, and critical care capabilities.

WRC is open seven days a week, 365 days a year, has a full-time staff of more than 30, and relies on more than 500 volunteers for many daily animal care tasks.

Details & Requirements

  • Professional CVT experience of three years
  • Position is dependent on obtaining a veterinary technician certification in the state of MN within 3 months of starting employment.
  • Rabies pre-exposure vaccine series and titer are required before starting

CVTs must:

  • be capable of lifting 30 lbs from the floor
  • be able to be on their feet for 10 hours at a time
  • be able to work on the floor
  • be able to work in varying weather conditions
  • maintain the wild nature of patients by following WRC policies and procedures
  • treat everyone with respect

Scheduling

  • CVTs will work an average of 40 hours per week for the year. Hours may be less during the winter and more during summer peak season
  • Supervisor will create schedule and adjust as needed
  • CVTs must coordinate amongst their co-CVTs for coverage to ensure there are vet techs at the Roseville location at all times
  • Due to operating 365 days a year, evenings, weekends, and holidays will be part of scheduling process

CVT duties

  • Prepare and administer medications/treatments to all adult patients and any complicated nursery patients
  • Set up patient caging, adjust husbandry, and prepare patient diets
  • Perform diagnostics such as radiographs, manual CBCs, operate bloodwork machines, cytology, parasitology, culture/sensitivity, gram stain, urinalysis, etc.
  • Prep for surgeries and monitor anesthesia for patients undergoing diagnostics or procedures
  • Maintain proper record keeping
  • Respond appropriately and promptly to emergency protocols
  • Assist in training volunteers and students, attend regular staff meetings and other meetings as requested
  • Maintain a clean, organized treatment area and ensure an adequate level of hospital and laboratory supplies
  • Follow and enforce all WRC policies and protocols
  • Continually learn about our diverse patient population and be able to adapt procedures and protocols to support both population-based and individualized medicine in a high-volume setting

Selection Criteria

  • Ability to project a positive attitude toward co-workers, supervisor, volunteers and the public.
  • Act decisively while remaining calm and compassionate in sometimes stressful situations.
  • Work well with other people and as a member of a team.
  • Prioritize tasks and complete them in an efficient manner.
  • Knowledge of proper restraint/handling of animals as well as ability to perform various diagnostics.
  • Experienced as a certified veterinary technician. Experience with wildlife preferred but not required.
  • Willingness to work a flexible schedule.

To Apply

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $43,700.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan

Work Location: In person

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