Veterinary Technician or Veterinary Assistant

Daily Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform routine technical skills including but not limited to: Basic Animal Nursing, Physical Examination, Medication / Vaccine Administration (oral, IV, IM, SQ), Client Education, Phlebotomy / Catheterization, Intubation, Induction / Anesthetic Monitoring, Surgery Preparation / Recovery, Laboratory Tasks (cytology, microscopy, etc.), Radiology Safety / Positioning
• Assess the health, well-being and temperament of animals in a shelter environment
• Maintain accurate drug logs and medical records
• Maintain sterility during preparation, procedures and clean up
• Practice proper disease control and biohazard disposal
• Understand and follow all applicable laws and regulations
• Ability and willingness to educate adopters and members of the public on basic veterinary concepts in a respectful and professional manner
• Clean commonly used areas (kennels, floors, surgery suite etc.)
• Restock commonly used items (syringes, needles, suture, etc.)
• Basic medical calculations and computer skills

Performance Factors and Necessary Skills

• Comfort with Fear Free and Cat Friendly handling techniques or willingness to learn
• Show dedication to animal welfare and KCPPs mission to help animals
• Ability to work under pressure, adapt, prioritize, and delegate tasks
• Ability to accurately receive, report and record information
• Adhere to established protocols with great attention to detail
• Drive to learn and develop skills
• Work collaboratively within the clinic team as well as other departments within the shelter
• Respect for all people and positions within the shelter
• Exchange diverse ideas and perspectives in a positive manner to achieve organizational goals
• Willingness to learn from and teach others to increase work efficiency

Qualifications/Educational Background

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 2-year degree in Veterinary Technology or 5 years of experience in Veterinary Assistant
• Experience in a kennel, shelter or veterinary setting preferred
• Customer service experience preferred
• Ability to successfully complete in-house training program
• Minimum of 2 years customer service and community outreach experience preferred
• Have a basic understanding of Microsoft Suite, Shelter Database, Database Analytics & Collection within the first 90 days of employment