Veterinary Nurse

Job Details Job Location: Dogs Inc Main Campus - Palmetto, FL 34221 The Veterinary Nurse is responsible for the record keeping and medical treatment of adult dogs in training, puppies, and breeder dogs on campus, as well as assistance with communications, record keeping, and medical treatment of graduate dogs, puppy raisers in raiser homes, and breeders in host homes. Core Competencies Medical Care & Recordkeeping Responsibilities Under the direction of the Campus Veterinarians and Veterinary Services Manager, provide medical care to adult dogs in training, puppies, breeding dogs, and graduate dogs. Maintain all medical records for all responsible dogs and perform scheduled medical care. Handle canine medical emergency situations for program dogs, while keeping the Chief Executive Officer, Campus Veterinarians, and the Director of Training informed. Provide on‑call medical services in coordination with Campus Veterinarians. Monitor and respond to incoming medical incident reports and observe medical and general health conditions for all on‑campus dogs. Keep abreast of dogs on medical hold and monitor recovery. Administer and monitor anesthesia under the direction of the Campus Veterinarians. Surgical preparation and assistance. Inventory all supplies and pharmaceuticals, indicating when additional supplies are needed or stock is low. Provide exceptional client service to all visiting graduates, puppy raisers, breeder hosts, and other guests. Perform quality controls, maintenance and cleaning on in‑house laboratory equipment. Maintain medical equipment and assist the Veterinary Services Manager in reaching out to vendors for troubleshooting and repairs. Serve as mentor and teacher to team members, interns, volunteers, and graduates. Assist in the basic veterinary education of students, puppy raisers, graduates, volunteers, fellow employees and interns. Transport of Animals By as‑needed basis for more involved medical care or evaluation by specialists. Working Relations Be willing to work with and help others. Maintain a positive attitude while working with challenging issues and situations. Accept constructive criticism. Have a positive attitude and cooperativeness with fellow employees and supervisors. Steadily work with minimum amount of supervision. Follow instructions and show initiative. Have a very good attendance record, rarely absent or tardy. Accept special projects as assigned. Maintain a professional image while communicating effectively with other veterinary establishments, puppy raisers, students, graduates or breeder hosts. All employees are responsible for keeping the grounds of Dogs Inc safe and clean, reporting or fixing safety hazards, picking up trash, and assisting guests and volunteers. Qualifications Demonstrated ability to perform canine health care. Computer literacy. Valid driver’s license with good driving history. Ability to effectively communicate with health care professionals and the general public. Physical Demands Remain on feet for large periods of time. Lifting 70-80 lbs with a coworker. Valid driver’s license. Why Join Dogs Inc? Comprehensive Benefits: Full dental and vision insurance premiums covered, competitive medical coverage, and a $15,000 life insurance policy. Retirement Match: A discretionary retirement plan match for all benefit‑eligible employees after one full year of employment. Campus Perks: Free access to our fitness center and chef‑prepared lunches served on campus (Monday‑Friday). Time to Recharge: Generous paid time off policies (12‑20 days/year based on tenure). Enjoy 14 paid holidays—including your birthday. Reward‑Based Programs: Many opportunities to earn additional paid time off. Dog‑Friendly Workplace: Bring your well‑behaved, pre‑screened dog to work and enjoy the ultimate companion‑friendly environment. #J-18808-Ljbffr DOGS