Part or Full Time Veterinary Technician- Surgical Focus

Description

Do you have a passion for animal welfare? Are you looking to make a difference in the lives of animals in need? Then consider joining an organization that has been saving, impacting, engaging, enriching, and affecting the lives of the pets and people of the Pittsburgh region for 80 years. Animal Friends, Inc. is looking for a full-time veterinary technician and wants you as part of the team!

Essential Functions:

• Acts as surgical lead technician- calculates and administers anesthesia, monitors and recovers patients during the perioperative period
• Administer daily medical treatment as prescribed by the Veterinarian
• Perform physical exams as directed and document/maintain accurate veterinary records
• Prioritize non-critical cases to best facilitate the movement of animals to the adoption floor
• Contribute to maintaining the cleanliness of animal areas on a daily basis
• (Full-Time) Serve as an “on call” technician, being available for phone calls after hours, on a rotating basis, to respond to emergencies

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required. Veterinary Technician/Assistant Degree Preferred
• If not licensed/certified as a veterinary technician, candidates should possess a minimum of three years prior work experience or equivalent in animal care and welfare. Shelter experience preferred
• Must have strong background in basic veterinary surgery as a technician or assistant and be comfortable acting as lead for the Shelter Medicine service on scheduled surgical days
• Must have strong working knowledge of medical terminology, and be proficient in the following: administering injections (all routes), venipuncture for blood sample analysis, fecal and urine sample analysis, taking radiographs, animal restraint, and accurate record keeping
• Must be familiar with animal welfare and animal care
• Must be comfortable handling, treating, and restraining dogs, cats, and rabbits of varying size, age, breed, and temperament; other species may be required on infrequent basis
• Must be 18 years of age or older