Job Type : Part-time or Full-time
Expected hours : 30 – 40 per week
Onsite
Seeking a Licensed Veterinary Technician to deliver passionate patient care. The SPCA of Southwest Michigan has been dedicated to rescuing homeless dogs, cats, puppies, and kittens since 2002. Their goal is to end senseless animal euthanasia and provide all animals with a loving and caring home.
Job Responsibilities :
- Handles animals during medical procedures, including proper restraint and safety
- Works with animals for procedures, takes vital signs, and prepares vaccines.
- Performs patient treatments ordered by the veterinarian.
- Maintains all surgical equipment, surgery packs, surgical inventory, cold trays, and the surgery prep room and surgery suite.
- Suggests ongoing process improvements to enhance animal care and the organization's ability to provide exceptional customer and animal care services.
- Oversees the inventory of shelter supplies and equipment to assure that appropriate quantities of all supplies are available. Regularly researches new products, equipment, and pricing.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications, Skills and Abilities :
Commitment to our mission and vision of providing all animals with a loving and caring home.Michigan Veterinary Technician License.Extensive knowledge of county, state, city, and federal laws and regulations relating to shelter operations including employment and safety regulations.Excellent interpersonal skills and a commitment to helping others reach their full potential with the ability to work in an emotionally taxing field – a positive life outlook and sense of humor are preferred.Demonstrated ability to build a strong team environment and positive working culture.Strong verbal and written communication skills and ability to communicate with staff, volunteers, adopters, and other members of the public in a consistently professional and educational manner.Experience with commercial facility maintenance and equipment.Disclaimer :
This job description explains and outlines qualifications and requirements specific to this position. The job description may evolve over time including additions, deletions, or further revisions, as necessary. The SPCA of SWMICH is an at-will employer and either party may separate employment at any time. The SPCA of SWMICH is an equal opportunity organization and will not allow discrimination based upon age, ethnicity, ancestry, gender, national origin, disability, race, size, religion, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or any other status prohibited by applicable law.
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