Come join SNIP, where we cultivate a vibrant, inclusive, and dynamic work culture that celebrates individuality and fosters professional growth. We're on the lookout for a skilled Registered Veterinary Technician or an outstanding recent graduate to join our expanding team.

At SNIP, we're dedicated to providing ample opportunities for career advancement and skill enhancement. From attending veterinary conferences to online continuing education, CPR training, and support for professional licensure, we ensure our team stays at the forefront of their field.

Established in 2021, SNIP has been serving Northwest Indiana as a mobile spay/neuter clinic. As we grow, we're transitioning to a brick-and-mortar facility located near Bass Pro Shops in Portage, IN. Our mission is to provide high-quality, high-volume spay and neuter services to the public, while also supporting our rescue partners in achieving their spay/neuter/TNR goals.

In our new location, we anticipate performing approximately 75 spay/neuter procedures per day, with a focus on cats (65%) and dogs (35%). Additionally, we conduct a monthly vaccine clinic on the first Friday of every month. Occasionally, we may also undertake select soft tissue surgeries for our rescue partners.

At SNIP, we prioritize work-life balance without compromising on patient care. There are two shifts: 7 am-3:30 pm or 8:30 am-5 pm, Monday through Friday—no weekends or overnight shifts!

Employees of the early shift are responsible for safely transporting patients from their owners to the veterinarian for pre-surgical exams, securely enclosing patients in their kennels, and general morning facility set up before the surgery day begins, surgical prep or surgical monitoring, and clean-up of their station before leaving for the day.

Employees of the later start shift are responsible set up of the surgery prep area and surgical area, drawing up vaccines and preparing services for the day's patients, surgical prep or surgical monitoring, end of day general clean up, and transporting pets back to their owners for discharge instructions (including answering any questions that may arise.)

Technical skills required are as follows (but are not limited to):

• Ability to safely transport and restrain patients
• Knowledge of dog & cat body language and responds appropriately
• Knowledge of anesthetic substances
• Ability to calculate drug dosages & properly draw up/fill/log medication
• Physical examinations and patient assessment
• Surgical preparation
• Ability to monitor anesthetized patients and communicate any abnormal findings
• Venipuncture & IV catheter placement
• Patient recovery
• CPR
• Dentistry
• Laboratory & pharmacy work
• Compassionate care for our patients
• Other technical skills as assigned

Additional duties include (but are not limited to):

• Transporting patients to and from clients/owners
• Keeping up to date and accurate electronic medical records
• Recording controlled substances in electronic drug log
• Relaying discharge instructions to owners/rescue partners & answering questions
• General set-up and clean-up procedures
• Respectful communication with clients and co-workers
• Other duties as assigned

We offer a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees, including paid holidays, paid time off, health, dental, vision insurance, Aflac, 401K with employer contribution, pet discounts, scrub allowance, and a continuing education stipend for licensed staff.

Join SNIP and embark on a fulfilling journey where your skills are valued, and your growth is nurtured in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Continuing education credits
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• License reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Uniform allowance
• Vision insurance

Healthcare setting:

• Clinic

Schedule:

• 5x8
• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• No nights
• No weekends

Application Question(s):

• Are you able to work Monday through Friday?

License/Certification:

• Veterinary Technician License (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Portage, IN (Required)

Work Location: In person