Veterinary Technician – Animal Shelter – 30 & 40 hour options
Denver, CO, United States
Veterinary Technician – Animal Shelter – 30 & 40 hour options If you’re an experienced veterinary technician with a passion for helping pets and people, the Dumb Friends League wants to hire you! As a technician working as part of the Shelter Veterinary Services team you’ll manage the health of homeless pets during their stay at our shelters, lead surgery from routine to complex cases in partnership with our staff veterinarians and support adopters and foster families as they welcome cats, dogs, and other critters into their homes.
Responsibilities
Collect samples for testing and perform laboratory tests.
Take and develop x-rays.
Medicate, vaccinate, and treat animals as prescribed by veterinarian.
Administer anesthesia and monitor animals under anesthesia.
Assist veterinarians in medical and surgical procedures. This includes using proper restraint.
Provide medical assistance and counseling to patrons.
Use and maintain medical equipment.
Perform physical examination of animals.
Perform data entry to update animal records.
Clean and maintain work areas.
Perform euthanasia and other related tasks.
Contribute to and lead initiatives to improve processes and procedures.
Schedule: Four, 10 hour & Three, 10 hour shifts – weekend availability is required
Full Time Benefits are offered for employees working 30+ hours – Please visit our website for a comprehensive list of all offered benefits.
Benefits (medical, dental, and vision)
Flexible spending accounts
League-paid Life and Short-Term Disability Insurance
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Holiday Pay
401(k)
RVTs are eligible for student loan reimbursement
and more!
Compensation: Starting at $22.50 – $23.65 per hour (uncertified); $23.40 – $24.85 per hour (certified veterinary technicians); (starting pay commensurate with market, experience, and equity)
People Care
People are the key to fulfilling our mission. Making internal and external patrons and their needs a primary focus is expected in all situations. This position interacts with and collaborates with employees at all levels of the organization. Communication occurs through face to face, telephone, and electronic interactions and may also include contact with the general public and League business partners. Communication and contact must be clear, understandable, cooperative, professional and respectful in all circumstances. Employees are expected to actively support a positive team environment, directly address conflict, and appropriately express concerns.
Competencies are work behaviors and expectations necessary for successful job performance. They encompass knowledge, skills, abilities, attitudes, and actions. Additional definitions for competencies may be obtained from Human Resources.
Integrity and Ethics
Adapting to Change and Ambiguity
Customer and Community Focus
Analytical Thinking
Conflict Management
Supervisory or Managerial Responsibility
Travel
This position may require travel to different work sites
Work Conditions and Physical Requirements
Handle and restrain animals of various sizes, weights, and temperaments. Subject to animal bites or scratches. Work performed in high noise level areas. Exposure to cleaning chemicals, fumes, dust, animal dander, and feces. Exposure to radiation in association with performing radiology procedures. Physical efforts require constant bending, stooping, standing, climbing stairs, and walking. Repetitive motion associated with medical and surgical care. Frequent lifting of animals and objects up to 40 pounds with reasonable accommodation.
Requirements
Qualifications
Required
Education: Associate’s degree in veterinary technology or equivalent experience
Experience: Completion of a veterinary technician internship or comparable experience or working knowledge of current veterinary practices
Preferred
Certified veterinary technician
Experience in an animal welfare environment
Strong interpersonal communication skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs
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