Veterinary Technician

Part-time position, Saturdays & Sundays, 8 AM - 5:30 PM each day.

Responsibilities

• Assist animals through the adoption process by providing support to veterinarians during initial health exams, surgical preparation, surgery, dental prophylaxis, anesthetic monitoring, and post-operative recovery.
• Perform digital radiography and understand animal positioning techniques.
• Perform venipuncture, intravenous catheter placement, and cystocentesis.
• Perform laboratory work including fecal analysis, urinalysis, cytology, titer testing, and prepare samples for shipment to other reference laboratories.
• Administer medications to hospitalized and shelter patients.
• Assist with cruelty examinations and forensic necropsies.
• Work with large and exotic animals.
• Perform euthanasia.
• Maintain appropriate medical records and comply with all inventory processes.
• Provide excellent customer service to staff, volunteers, and the community in accordance with Lollypop Farm values.
• Observe all safety rules and regulations for Lollypop Farm in accordance with OSHA.
• Maintain good housekeeping.
• Carry out responsibilities in accordance with the company’s policies and applicable state and Federal laws.
• Perform other duties as requested.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent plus a veterinary technician degree from an accredited school and a valid NYS veterinary technician license. New graduates will be required to obtain a temporary license and successfully pass the VTNE. A combination of education and experience will be considered if aligned with the position.
• Ability to interpret documents such as safety rules, operating, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to communicate routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to communicate effectively with employees throughout the organization.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference.
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
• Expertise with clinical equipment, including, but not limited to, anesthetic machines and oxygen delivery unit, EKG, pulse oximetry, capnography, microscopy, digital radiography, doppler, and ultrasound.
• Intermediate computer skills.

Physical Demands

• Frequently required to remain in a stationary position during shift and move throughout the building.
• Required to move weight up to 50 pounds.
• Frequently required to communicate with others.
• Occasionally required to move excessive weight.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties of this position.

Company Values

Mission: Together with our community, we better the lives of animals through justice, prevention, and life-saving care.

Vision: A just and compassionate world for all animals.

Core Values:

• Compassion: We show empathy and sympathy for what people and animals are experiencing through positive and constructive actions.
• Communication: We exchange thoughts, feelings, and ideas in pursuit of mutually-accepted goals.
• Flexibility: We are willing and comfortable adapting to new circumstances and conditions.
• Commitment: We are steadfast in our efforts to achieve our mission.
• Teamwork: We collaborate and communicate to achieve common goals, understanding that the organization thrives when unified.
• Integrity: We act with honor, fairness, and respect for animals, individuals, the organization, and our community.
• Respect: We are considerate and show professional regard for all aspects of our work.

Pay

$23 - $28/hr, commensurate based on experience.