Shelter Veterinary Technician (Full-Time)

Animal Welfare Association is a non-profit organization that operates an animal shelter and public Pet Clinic in Voorhees, NJ, and is looking to fill a full-time time Veterinary Technician position in our Shelter. We are a fast-paced and growing organization in need of candidates who are upbeat, self-motivated and passionate about helping clients and pets receive excellent care at lower prices and are looking to be part of a team. If you are looking to make a difference and help save lives, please contact us for an interview.

Position offers competitive pay and benefits: health insurance coverage, paid time off, paid holidays, retirement plan and employee discounts.

If interested, please send resume to ashleyp@awanj.org.

Shelter Veterinary Technician will assist with all practices and procedures of medical and surgical support, preparation, monitoring and release of animals. Assess and monitor overall health, provide initial and routine medications and vaccines. Determine basic animal information at time of intake and maintain standards and record keeping as directed by the Shelter Veterinarian.

Essential Functions:

• Adheres to agency SOP’s to include standard best practices on safety and compliance
• Keeps all work areas, facilities, equipment and animal cages clean and sanitized at all times
• Receives animals upon drop off for surgery, at time of shelter intake and fosters
• Maintains proper animal identification
• Checks animals for illness, infestations, injuries or abnormalities, and performs diagnostic tests as directed by the veterinarian
• Handles and restrains animals, including fractious and feral animals properly and safely
• Inoculates, medicates, feeds, and cares for animals as indicated by the veterinarian
• Performs pre and post-surgical related duties to include but not limited to, cleaning instruments, wrapping packs and maintaining machines/equipment
• Responsible for the efficient induction and prepping of animals for surgery, to include monitoring animals recovering from anesthesia
• Performs post-surgical duties and checks to ensure proper recovery of the animals
• Dispenses prescribed medications
• Meets and talks with clients during admission, exams, vaccination clinics, foster rechecks and surgical release, giving accurate and understandable instructions for post-surgical care and treatments as needed
• Prepares and maintains accurate medical records through agency database systems to include controlled substance logs
• Stocks shelter supplies and reports re-stock needs and equipment failures to management
• Assists in the training of new employees and volunteers
• Work with and observes volunteers or students to ensure proper procedures are followed
• Participates in euthanasia and disposal of animals as needed
• Performs other duties as assigned

Position Requirements:

• Humane treatment of animals
• Is able to accept and explain the concepts of prepubescent sterilization, prerelease sterilization of adopted animals and humane euthanasia
• Must recognize and be willing to gain additional working knowledge of normal and abnormal health and behavioral conditions of the patients, pre- and post-surgery
• Knowledge of the diseases and disorders of animals, spay/neuter, related procedures, animal handling and restraint
• Familiarity with medical terminology and medical knowledge required
• Mathematical skills for drug conversions and dosing
• Knowledge of disinfecting procedures; antisepsis and asepsis
• Quickly learner and adaptable to change
• Maintain clean and professional appearance
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills
• Maintain a positive and respectful attitude
• Ability to multi-task
• Must be flexible and possess efficient time management skills
• Must be reliable and come to work prepared
• Problem solving skills, ability to think outside the box
• Reliable Transportation

Qualifications:

• High School graduate, associate’s degree as veterinary technician preferred
• 1-2 years’ experience performing veterinary technician duties required

Physical Factors:

• Exposure to animals such as cats, dogs, and exotics
• Potential exposure to zoonotic diseases
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. unassisted, and over 50 lbs. with assistance
• Long periods of standing, bending, stooping, reaching, and working outdoors in differing climate will be required