The Humane Society of Sarasota County is hiring a Veterinary Technician. Starting pay is negotiable based on experience.HSSC offers a generous benefits and compensation package. Full-time employees receive three (3) weeks of Paid Time Off (PTO), 10 Paid Holidays, paid Bereavement, Jury Duty and Voting leave. FREE medical insurance for employees or a sizeable contribution in one of three other medical plans offered.Visit our website (www.hssc.org) to learn more about HSSC!Position Summary:Veterinary Technicians are under the supervision of the section managers to support the Veterinarians. Technicians are required to fully assist the practitioners, to help improve the quality of care given to the patients. Technician duties include examinations, assisting in surgery, performing dental cleanings, and require knowledge on preventative medications, disease transmission and patient care management.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Assists the doctors with sterilization and other routine surgeries.Perform x-rays and dental cleanings on cats and dogs.Assists doctors by gathering patient histories.Calculate and administer medication and injections (IV, SQ, IM)Acquire samples including blood and perform in-house diagnostics.Create, update, and maintain patient medical records.Administer vaccinationsClean and disinfects cages, treatment areas, and rooms as needed.Implant Microchips under the guidance of the Veterinarian.Restrain animals as needed.Perform Digital Radiographs.Provide a Fear Free environment for the patients.Maintain inventory and upkeep of their work areas.Provide an excellent overall patient experience.Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:High School Diploma/GED required.Minimum of 1 year of experience as a veterinary technician.Experience with performing routine dental proceduresAble to perform dental radiographs as needed.Knowledgeable in core veterinary medicine.Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills required.Able to work with all Microsoft Office 365 applications, including Teams.Physical Requirements:Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.This position is labor-intensive; moderate to great physical exertion is required; including bending, stooping, kneeling, reaching above/below the waist, pushing/pulling movements, lifting, walking, sitting, and standing and in conditions involving temperature fluctuations.Must work with cleaning solvents.Must have reliable transportation.Ability to work directly with both cats and dogs of all breeds, sizes, and temperament.Position Schedule:40 hours per week. Willing to work a flexible schedule that may include weekends as needed for community events and non-profit shelter support based on assigned work location.Job Type: Full-timeSalary: From $19.00 per hourHours: 40 per weekBenefits:401(k) Employer matchingHealth, Dental, and Vision InsuranceEmployee assistance programPet food and retail items discountFlexible spending accountPaid time offProfessional development assistanceAt cost vaccination and medical care for personal petsPreferred Experience:Veterinary Technician: 2 yearsLicense/Certification:Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) license (Preferred, but not required)Fear Free Certification (Preferred, but not required)

About Humane Society of Sarasota County Inc

The Humane Society of Sarasota County is Sarasota's first animal welfare organization, founded in 1952, and for over 72 years we have led efforts in our community to promote the humane care and treatment of animals. Since 2009, we have operated as a no-kill shelter, ensuring a steadfast commitment to provide a positive outcome for as many of the animals that rely on us as we possibly can. We are committed to advancing programs and services that keep animals in their loving homes like providing affordable veterinary services and other outreach programs. Our values reflect a dedication to kindness and compassionate care to our shelter pets, but also to each other. In all that we do, we strive to maintain a positive, inclusive culture that embraces diversity and open, transparent communication with everyone. We reach beyond our walls to support shelters across Florida and the Southeast, because our commitment to no-kill doesn't end with HSSC.