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Veterinary Technician
Location:
Pensacola, FL
Description:
SUMMARY Responsible for assisting veterinarians, veterinary technicians, and foster coordinators. Communicates with foster parents and assists with the daily operations of foster animal medical care. Provides clinical support to other departments as needed. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following: Animal and operational support Provide compassionate care for all animals, in line with policies and procedures. Triage urgent situations pertaining to animals, assess their needs, and make appropriate determinations. Ensure information regarding animals is accurate and entered in the database in a timely manner. Restrain pets for veterinarians and other veterinary technicians. Monitor, record, and report physical exam findings (both onsite and in foster homes). Assist in taking radiographs and other diagnostics such as blood draws. Monitor and collect urine and fecal samples as needed. Provide regular care for onsite animals as needed. Follow medical standard operating procedures. Assist in euthanasia when needed. Client and volunteer support Provide clear, consistent communication with various stakeholders regarding animals onsite and in foster homes via multiple methods of communication (phone, email, text, etc.). Train foster parents on caring for sick pets in their homes. Ensure all interactions with clients (including foster parents) uphold the standard of excellent client experience. Work with the Foster Coordinator for foster parents to bring their animals in for regular examinations and preventive medications. Must maintain clear communication with foster volunteers, Foster Coordinators, veterinarians, and direct supervisor. QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must have basic veterinary technician knowledge and knowledge of common animal heath related conditions. Must have excellent oral and written communication skills including the ability to effectively present information to others through verbal or written reports. General knowledge of progressive animal sheltering preferred. Must have excellent phone etiquette. Detailed knowledge of applicable office skills. Must support the mission, policies, and practices of the Pensacola Humane Society Must demonstrate consistent follow through and completion of tasks given through various methods of communication. Ability to work well with a team. High level ability to multi-task, organize and perform detailed tasks efficiently and with accuracy. Must adhere to the company’s dress code. Able to calculate drug doses for surgery/treatments. QUALIFICATIONS Two years of veterinary technician experience. EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE High School Diploma or GED Basic computer skills including but not limited to ability to access databases, check company email, etc. COMPUTER SKILLS Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook Will need to become familiar with various software utilized such as Shelter Luv and Better Impact MATERIALS and EQUIPMENT USED Multiline phone system Fax machine Computer Copier PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is consistently required to stand and move. In addition, the employee is constantly required to talk, hear and use hands for grasping, reaching and other operative tasks. The employee is required to sit occasionally. The employee will also be required to bend neck and twist body. The employee will be required to consistently lift an animate or stationary object of up to 50 pounds. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to an indoor office environment climate condition. The employee is occasionally exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The employee is consistently exposed to animal odors and animal fur. Employee exposed to Biohazardous materials. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud/noisy. BENEFITS AVAILABLE: Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Short- and Long-Term Disability Pet Benefits Flexible hours Competitive pay Growth opportunities Employee Assistance Program Employee perks and discounts Tuition reimbursement A good work/life balance
Company:
Humane Society Of Pensacola, Florida
Posted:
April 22 on PrismHR Hiring
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