Job Details

Veterinary Technician Position

A nonprofit organization dedicated to animal welfare and the protection of animals in the Peninsula area of the San Francisco Bay Area in California that offers various services and programs focused on animal care, adoption, education, and advocacy.

Position Overview

To ensure that all animals in the clinic receive a thorough health evaluation and proper vaccinations. To implement protocols, procedures, medical evaluations and treatment of animals as set by the organization. To accurately calculate and draw controlled substances for all animals in the clinic. To induce and maintain animals under anesthesia.

Responsibilities

• Perform physical exams.
• Restrain animals for exams and/or treatment.
• Perform inventory and stock and re-stock supplies.
• Perform laboratory procedures including the use of a microscope, blood and dental machines.
• Initiation of emergency medical practices as necessary.
• Calculate and prepare medications for patients.
• Induce and maintain animals under anesthesia. Ensure that all animals are monitored while under anesthesia.
• Assist veterinarian during surgery. Ensure that each animal receives the proper vaccinations.
• Provide humane care and treatment of all sheltered animals.
• Perform admitting and discharge duties for public and shelter animals. Calculate and draw pre-anesthetic/anesthetic drugs prior to surgery.
• Maintain controlled substances log for Spay & Neuter and In-House Clinic.
• Responsible for the surgical preparation of patients, including sterilization, administration of pre-surgical injections.
• Assist the Veterinarians in surgery or as needed.
• Maintain proper paperwork and medical records as required by law.
• Maintain department equipment in good working order.
• Report items for repair/replacement as needed to management as necessary.
• Euthanize and/or assist with euthanasia of animals as needed in accordance with the organization policies and procedures.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary work area in all work spaces.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• This position may supervise volunteers.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Possess a valid Registered Veterinary Technician License.
• Must have a flexible schedule and the ability to work on weekends, holidays, swing shift and graveyard shift as needed.
• Possess the ability to manage the emotional aspect of end-of-life services and humane euthanasia, and support staff in high-emotion circumstances.
• Upon hire, must pass a background check.
• Able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.