Veterinary Technician

The Austin Pets Alive! Medical Clinic works on the cutting edge of shelter medicine, treating the most critical and vulnerable animals that other shelters and even some private clinics don't have the resources to help. This makes APA! the ideal learning environment for anyone interested in expanding their knowledge of veterinary medicine and no-kill animal sheltering, with the added benefit of knowing you are helping homeless animals from all over Texas!

Our technicians rotate through different roles in the clinic including Appointment Technician, Emergency Technician, Hospital Technician, and Prescription Technician. Our veterinary technicians are crucial to the success of our lifesaving programs, providing hands-on care and treatment to the 10,000 animals who come through our doors every year. The ideal candidate is passionate about creating the best experience for the public, adopters, and volunteers who visit APA!, all while making a difference for Austin’s most vulnerable pets. This is a full-time, nonexempt position and reports to the Medical Clinic Manager on duty or another individual designated by APA!. This position typically works four days a week with a 10-hour shift each day. Some weekends and holidays may be required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
General: APA! Veterinary Technicians work closely with all fosters, adopters, animal program teams, and other clinic staff to provide excellent care to all patients.

Appointment Technician: This position is responsible for providing veterinary technician services to all scheduled appointments in the APA! medical clinic.

Emergency Technician: This position is responsible for assisting the veterinarian with emergency and urgent appointments in the APA! medical clinic.

Hospital Technician: This position is responsible for the treatment and care to all hospitalized animals under the care of the APA! medical clinic.

Prescription Technician: This position is responsible for filling all prescriptions in a timely manner for the APA! medical clinic.

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, and EXPECTATIONS:

• 6 months of experience working as a veterinary technician or surgery experience, preferably in a customer-facing role
• Proficiency in standard veterinary technician skills, including but not limited to proper handling and restraint techniques, blood draws and diagnostics, skin scrapes, TPR, SQ/IM/IV injections, and catheter placement
• Must possess moderate to expert veterinary pharmacy knowledge
• Must have basic knowledge of common dog and cat illnesses, injuries, conditions, and diagnostics and run basic medical tests
• Ability to do precise drug calculations and create accurate prescription labels
• Must be able to transcribe veterinarian notes
• Ability to work independently in a busy and dynamic environment
• Current Valid Driver’s License desired for occasional transport needs
• Understand current APA! medical protocols
• Must embody APA!'s Core Values of Innovation, Respect, Drive, Resourcefulness, and Inclusion
• Commitment to APA!'s customer experience expectations
• Willing and committed to working well with volunteers and staff in all roles

PHYSICAL JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to routinely lift 40-50 pounds
• Must be able to work around cats and dogs with varying temperaments, including those that are diseased, injured, and/or potentially aggressive

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Work is normally performed inside the APA! Medical Clinic, with exposure to environmental conditions that include working with and near animals
• Must be comfortable working indoors and outdoors, around unpleasant smells, loud noises, and a variety of standard cleaning supplies and chemicals
• Rapid pace with potential for animal bites and scratches and diseases that can be transmitted from animals to people as well as exposure to unpleasant odors and noises
• Must be comfortable witnessing veterinary surgical procedures
• Uses own transportation to travel and transport

LOCATION(S):

• APA! Main - Town Lake Animal Center 1156 West Cesar Chavez Austin, TX 78703
• Occasional travel to offsite locations may be required

PAY RATE: $17.50 - $21.00/hr

TIME COMMITMENT: This is a full-time position with four 10-hour shifts per week. Shift times are typically 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Some weekend and holiday availability is required.

BENEFITS

Austin Pets Alive! is proud to offer a competitive benefits package for full-time employees, including up to 95% subsidy on employer sponsored medical coverage, up to 2% match on 401(K) retirement plan, subsidized and voluntary life insurance, voluntary dental, vision and short term disability options, all effective the first day of employment. We also offer voluntary wellness and emergency sick plans, supplemental benefits, subsidized pet insurance, flexible spending accounts and additional life coverage. Full-time employees receive 10 paid holidays and accrue 10 days paid time off during the first year of employment, with a third week of PTO accrual upon completion of 12 months of employment. Employee’s will also receive professional development opportunities through APA!’s ongoing mission to advance our animal welfare professionals in our life saving work.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES AND ACCOMMODATIONS STATEMENT

Austin Pets Alive! is an equal employment opportunity employer and we value having staff who come from communities that are most impacted by the issues we engage on. We especially encourage people of color, LGBTQ people, women, transgender and gender non-conforming people, and people with disabilities to apply.

Austin Pets Alive! does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Austin Pets Alive! is committed to creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity and inclusion, respect and integrity, community focus, and innovation.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $17.50 - $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 4x10

Application Question(s):

• Tell us why you want to work for APA!

Experience:

• Veterinary experience: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person