Veterinary Technician II

Title : Veterinary Technician II

Departments : Animal Medical Department

This position reports to : Shelter Veterinarian

This position supervises : N / A

New hires will be offered a $2,500 sign on bonus!

Purpose of Position : Provide veterinary medical and surgical nursing skills with a focus on shelter medicine. Veterinary technicians enhance the lives of animals at the Nebraska Humane Society (NHS) by partnering with fellow colleagues to prepare animals for adoption and bring justice to victims of cruelty. Alleviate suffering by rotating one day per week through euthanasia services for shelter animals. Periodic rotation through the NHS Spay & Neuter Center occurs on an as need basis.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

This position description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees are required to follow any other job related duties assigned by their supervisor. This document does not create an employment contract implied or otherwise, and does not alter the "at- will" relationship.

• Perform medication rounds for shelter animals
• Administer prescribed pain medications, antibiotics, antiparasitics and vaccines
• Relieve animal suffering and comfort the sick
• Provide supplemental feeding to puppies and kittens too young for adoption
• Assist NHS veterinarians in disease surveillance

Collect specimens and perform diagnostics as prescribed by NHS veterinarians - common diagnostics include :

Position Qualifications : Education, Experience, Certification, and Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

Required

Consideration will be given to veterinary technicians currently licensed in another state with a background in shelter / rescue work - must be able to obtain Nebraska veterinary technician license

Desired

Work Conditions :

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions within the work environment.

Physical Requirements :

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demand

Occasionally

Frequently

Constantly

Walking

Bending

Standing

Sitting

Driving

Lifting up to 50 lbs with or without assistance

Lifting over 50 lbs with assistance

Stretching / reaching

Distinguish smell / temperature

Hearing / Seeing

Exposure to hazardous materials

Climbing

Hand / finger dexterity

Stooping