Shelter Clinic Veterinary Technician III

Santa Fe Animal Shelter

100 Caja del Rio Road, Santa Fe, NM

Job Title : Shelter Clinic Veterinary Assistant III

Work Location : Shelter Clinic

Department : Shelter Clinic

Reports to : Medical Director

FSLA Classification :

X Full-time

o Part-time

X Non-Exempt

Job Summary :

Assist the veterinarians in the medical and surgical treatment of animals. Intake animals entering the shelter system following proper protocols of handling and computer data entry. Educate the public on animal health while demonstrating SFAS policies. Ensure the most humane care possible is provided to all animals brought to the shelter. Promote the shelter whenever possible. Assist the veterinarians in the aspects of intake, surgery, laboratory diagnostics, radiographs, animal restraint, vaccinations, and keeping the clinic and kennels clean.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities :

• Assist in the admission of animals to the shelter by performing initial physical exams, reporting medical problems, completing initial vaccinations, and entering all pertinent data into the shelter's software system.
• Ensure all pertinent medical information is entered into the medical record accurately and following set protocols.
• Assist in movement of animals throughout the shelter system.
• Assist the veterinarians in examinations and treatment of injured or ill animals, including radiographs, blood collection, administering medications and treatments, and general TLC.
• Assist the veterinarians with surgical procedures : place IV catheters, administer IV drugs, draw blood, run in house lab machines, log drugs used, monitor anesthesia and intubate / extubate surgery patients.
• Lead surgery : calculate drug doses under veterinary supervision, intubate, oversee, and train Assistant I, II. Log drugs
• Assist Lead Veterinary Assistant in ordering inventory items
• Lead radiographs : ordering, restraining, send to server
• Become Euthanasia Certified
• Fill medications and administer to shelter animals as directed by Veterinarian on Staff
• Assist all staff in cleaning kennels in the clinic and intake rooms and restocking of supplies.
• Assist staff in cleaning all clinic areas including but not limited to; restroom, surgical suite, exam rooms and running laundry.
• Interact with fellow staff members, both in the medical and other departments, with respect and professionalism.
• Follow Shelter Guiding Principles
• Other duties as assigned by Lead Assistant and / or Medical Director.

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