Description

The League’s Veterinary Hospital at CSU Spur team members provide access to high quality veterinary urgent care using an incremental care approach for under-served populations in our community. This position plays a critical role in helping to prevent and alleviate suffering of animals in our community, maximize our impact, enhance the dignity of our clients, and work collaboratively with the veterinary community.

The (new) Dumb Friends League Veterinary Hospital at the CSU Spur campus, is just north of downtown Denver, and is part of the redevelopment of the National Western Center. On the Spur campus, the veterinary hospital will incorporate learning opportunities for the public, through our surgery and dental suites, along with an exam room, that is on view to the public.

Purpose of Position: Assist in providing high volume spay/neuter and vaccine services for owned cats & dogs.

Responsibilities

• Plan daily surgery flow to ensure maximum efficiency while maintaining high standards of patient care.
• Calculate and administer anesthesia and monitor animals under anesthesia.
• Assist veterinarians in performing health assessments of animals as well as surgical procedures.
• Perform surgical check-in and discharge procedures with patrons.
• Communicate with patrons clearly and professionally regarding surgery and post-operative care.
• Cross train in urgent care services, including but not limited to assisting veterinarians in non-elective surgery, dentistry and performing diagnostics and treatments for sick pets during client appointments.
• Assist in the supervision of and support of volunteers and veterinary assistants.
• Maintain clinic and program records.
• Monitor and maintain clinic equipment and supplies.
• Administer vaccinations.
• Clean and maintain work areas and vehicles.
• Operate League mobile unit vehicles, as assigned.
• Perform date entry to update animal records.
• Perform euthanasia related tasks including body care.

People Care

People are the key to fulfilling our mission. Making internal and external patrons and their needs a primary focus is expected in all situations. This position interacts with and collaborates with employees at all levels of the organization. Communication occurs through face to face, telephone, and electronic interactions and may also include contact with the general public and League business partners. Communication and contact must be clear, understandable, cooperative, professional and respectful in all circumstances. Employees are expected to actively support a positive team environment, directly address conflict, and appropriately express concerns.

Competencies

Competencies are work behaviors and expectations necessary for successful job performance. They encompass knowledge, skills, abilities, attitudes, and actions. Additional definitions for competencies may be obtained from Human Resources.

Organizational Key Competencies

• Integrity and Ethics
• Adapting to Change and Ambiguity
• Customer and Community Focus
• Emotional Intelligence
• Excellence

Position Key Competencies

• Analytical Thinking
• Conflict Management

Supervisory or Managerial Responsibility

• Volunteers

Travel

• This position may require travel to different work sites

Full Time Benefits – Please visit our website for a comprehensive list of all offered benefits.

• Benefits (medical, dental, and vision)
• Flexible spending accounts
• League-paid Life and Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Sick Time
• Holiday Pay
• 401(k)
• Sabbatical
• and more!

Compensation: Starting at $22.50 - $23.65 per hour; (starting pay commensurate with market, experience, and equity)

Work Conditions and Physical Requirements

Handle and restrain animals of various sizes, weights, and temperaments. Subject to animal bites or scratches. Work performed in high noise level areas. Exposure to cleaning chemicals, fumes, dust, animal dander, and feces. Exposure to radiation in association with performing radiology procedures. Physical efforts require constant bending, stooping, standing, climbing stairs, and walking. Repetitive motion associated with medical and surgical care. Frequent lifting of animals and objects up to 40 pounds with reasonable accommodation.

We will begin reviewing applications as they are received and anticipate closing the application period on April 25, 2024.

Requirements

Position Qualifications

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Working knowledge of current veterinary practices
• Strong interpersonal communication skills
• Demonstrated success in customer service
• Ability to work in a team environment
• High attention to detail
• Strong desire to serve under-resourced communities with respect and compassion

Required

• Education: Associate’s degree in veterinary technology or equivalent experience
• Work Experience: Completion of a veterinary technician internship or comparable experience

Desired

• Bilingual fluency speaking both English and Spanish
• Veterinary assistant certification