Certified Vet Tech

Responsibilities Include:

• Handle and restrain patients with skill, a high level of care, and compassion while being attentive to their needs and well-being.
• Treat all animals humanely with compassion, regardless of circumstance; promote a caring attitude toward animals.
• Administer veni-puncture, catheter placements, and SQ/IM/IV injections; perform blood draws.
• Perform with veterinarian supervision: urinary catheterizations, fine needle aspirations and abscess punctures, cast/splint application, dental prophylaxis.
• Calculate drug dosages, prep and administer medications, and non-Rabies vaccines according to clinic protocol.
• Complete at least twenty hours of continuing education for license renewal every two years. Keep current on companion animal medical and behavioral issues.
• Conduct anesthesia induction and intubation; monitor and maintain proper levels during surgery with veterinarian supervision.
• Share ideas during solution-based discussions on how to improve animal care and increase process efficiency.
• Maintain constructive professional relationships, demonstrate respect for everyone contacted; understand the impact of your work on others.
• Quickly absorb and discern complex issues; makes decisive, principled decisions under highly emotional or stressful conditions.
• Assist with and perform other tasks as delegated.

Qualifications/Skills:

• Degree in an AVMA accredited veterinary technology program; at least two years of professional vet technician experience a plus. Must hold valid IDFPR license to perform humane animal euthanasia.
• Schedule must be flexible to work occasional weekend, weeknight, holiday shifts and work non-standard hours when needed.
• Demonstrate clear and concise, written and verbal communication skills.
• Support and understand the benefits of low-stress, fear-free handling and positive reinforcement training in a veterinary clinic environment.
• Multi-task successfully and adapt swiftly to changes in the environment, protocol and priorities without being overwhelmed.
• Supports Anderson’s mission and vision; desires to help advance the organization.
• Remains calm and professional in potentially stressful and emotional situations.
• Is mature, self-motivated, reliable, and honest with an outgoing, participatory work style.
• Maintains focus during frequent interruptions; works independently with confidence.

Compensation:

• $20-$25 an hour

• Employee Adoption Discount
• May enroll in BCBS Health and Dental Insurance following 60 days of employment (Full-time only)
• Paid Time Off (PTO) to promote a healthy work/life balance (Full-time only)

• Work Environment:

Willingness and able to work with domestic animals of all temperaments and species. Exposure to high noise levels; potential exposure to zoonotic diseases, animal bites and scratches.

• Physical Activities:

Ability to drive, stand, bend at the waist, squat, walk, and talk for up to eight hours a day; lift at least fifty pounds with assistance. Work a flexible schedule with regular weekend and evening shifts; weeknight and some holiday shifts will be required.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour