Certified Veterinary Technician

Job Overview
Ready to make a real difference in your community? As a certified veterinary technician (CVT) at the Lewis Clark Animal Shelter, you'll be at the heart of lifesaving work--providing compassionate medical care, supporting high-quality shelter medicine and helping animals get a second chance at a loving home. In this fast-paced and rewarding role, you'll work under our shelter veterinarian and collaborate with shelter staff to deliver hands-on care to animals in our shelter and community. Your skills will directly impact the health and wellbeing of every animal that comes through our doors!

We're looking for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment, stays calm under pressure and brings both technical expertise and genuine compassion to their work. Every day is different -- and every day matters.

Responsibilities:
Compassionate Animal Handling:

• Practice Fear Free handling techniques
• Exercise excellent compassion and care when handling or interacting with animal patients, including difficult or combative animals.
• Assist with moving animals throughout the shelter.

Shelter Animal Care:

• Accurately prepare, administer and maintain needed medications, vaccinations or treatments and all other medical care set by LCAS shelter veterinarian(s)
• Perform suture removals, apply bandages, nail trims, weight checks and more
• Perform or assist in daily rounds of shelter animals
• Observe, document and communicate medical concerns to shelter veterinarian(s)
• Assist with new animal admissions, as needed
• Address foster animal medical concerns promptly and coordinate appointments for veterinary examination.
• Assist in coordinating off-site emergency medical care in the event shelter veterinarian(s) are unavailable

Veterinarian & Surgical Support:

• Coordinate with the clinic team to plan each day’s schedule, including surgeries, vet check requests, foster animal check-ins, etc.
• Assist shelter veterinarian(s) with shelter animal examinations
• Preparation for surgery days; ensuring all necessary equipment is operational and sterilized and supplies prepped
• Prep animals for surgical procedures
• Administer injections as directed by shelter veterinarian(s)
• Perform surgical and post-surgical monitoring; administer intravenous fluids, monitor vital signs and more
• Fill post-surgical prescriptions and complete other various surgical duties designated by shelter veterinarian

Record-Keeping and Communications:

• Maintain detailed medical records and update patient files
• Effectively communicate and collaborate between shelter departments
• Ensure animal medical needs are communicated to foster caregivers and potential adopters
• Promoting professional and positive relationships with our community, volunteers, donors, staff and other surrounding animal welfare organizations
• Demonstrate compassion, warmth, courtesy and professionalism while interacting with clients
• Make surgery appointment reminder calls for shelter foster pets and privately owned pets.

Community Clinic:

• Provide surgical support to shelter veterinarian(s) with community spay/neuter clinics
• Participate and assist with LCAS vaccine clinics; drawing up vaccinations, microchips, and parasite control under the direction of the shelter veterinarian
• Help educate clients on proper care for their pets and LCAS services and providing accurate information to clients concerning fees, LCAS policies and more

Team Development:

• Supervise, train, support and motivate an engaged medical team
• Participate in and designate daily tasks

Administrative Duties:

• Manage inventory and order medical supplies as needed
• Maintain accurate records in shelter database; protecting organization and client information
• Become Fear Free Certified (on-site training)

Required Skills & Abilities:

• Previous experience in a veterinary clinic or similar field
• Strong understanding of veterinary medical terminology and procedures
• Competency in basic laboratory procedures and use of diagnostic equipment
• Ability to restrain and handle animals safely and compassionately
• Commitment to ethical and professional standards in veterinary care
• Adept at handling complex or high-stress interactions and situations
• Ability to successfully work in a fast-paced and emotionally demanding environment
• Attention to detail and ability to follow precise medical instructions
• Strong decision-making skills
• Strong computer skills; ability to learn LCAS-specific computer programs quickly
• Excellent communication skills for interacting with veterinarians, pet owners, and team members
• Able to manage prolonged periods of repetitive movement and stationary positions.

Employment Requirements:

• Completion of an accredited veterinary technology program
• Certification or licensure as a Veterinary Technician (CVT, LVT, or RVT); depending on state requirements
• Continuing education credits relevant to veterinary technology
• 18 years or older
• Clean criminal record; ability to pass a background check
• Can successfully pass a pre-employment drug screening
• Possess a current and valid driver’s license

Embark on a rewarding career where your skills make a real difference in the lives of animals and our community!

Pay: $17.13 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Continuing education credits
• Employee discount
• Paid time off
• Uniform allowance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17 - $20