We are looking for a full-time vet tech tech. This position plays an important role in maximizing the number of lives that we are able to save by providing quality medical care in a cost and time-effective manner. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, demonstrates unyielding compassion for people and animals, and is committed to excellence in shelter medicine.
Duties and responsibilities:
Veterinary Technicians work closely with all fosters, adopters, and other clinic staff to provide excellent care to all patients.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of all Big Sky Ranch/CATNIP medical protocols and procedures
Maintain a safe, clean, and sanitary work environment
Provide excellent customer service to all clients and stakeholders
Perform other related duties, as necessary
Provide quality and timely medical care for scheduled medical clinic clients. Prepare for daily appointments in advance, including reviewing medical history for each patient
Follow vet-approved protocols for diagnostics and treatment of routine medical concerns
Seek vet involvement for all non-routine or chronic patients
Provide fosters, adopters, and animal program staff with clear communication and information regarding the animals in their care
Work with shelter staff and clinic managers to coordinate intake and care for all incoming animals
Maintain updated animal records through immediate data entry during and after each appointment
Triage and react accordingly to urgent, critical, and contagious animals
Report declining patients and urgent needs to veterinary staff immediately
Provide scheduled treatments to all animals
Request and administer all assigned medications appropriately and within acceptable time frames, as directed by clinic protocols and the veterinary staff
Maintain proper care of all animals, including identifying, monitoring, and documenting illness symptoms and changes
Requirements
Qualifications:
6 months experience working as a veterinary technician.
Proficiency in standard veterinary technician skills, including but not limited to proper handling and restraint techniques, blood draws and diagnostics, skin scrapes, TPR, SQ/IM/IV injections, and catheter placement
Must possess moderate to expert veterinary pharmacy knowledge
Must have a thorough knowledge of prescription veterinary medications and their uses
Must have basic knowledge of common dog and cat illnesses, injuries, conditions, and diagnostics and run basic medical tests
Ability to do precise drug calculations
Must be able to transcribe veterinarian notes and explain them to shelter staff and adopters
Ability to work independently in a busy and dynamic environment
Physical job requirements:
Must be able to routinely lift 30-40 pounds
Must be able to work around cats and dogs with varying temperaments, including those that are diseased, injured, and/or potentially aggressive
Must be comfortable working indoors and outdoors (including summer heat and humidity), around unpleasant smells, loud noises, and a variety of standard cleaning supplies and chemicals
Must be comfortable witnessing veterinary surgical procedures