Shelter Licensed Veterinary Technician

Shelter Licensed Veterinary Technician

Main Campus - Lynnwood, WA 98087

Overview

Salary Range $30.00 - $35.00 Hourly Position Type Full Time Category CAS - Veterinarian & Vet Tech/Assistant

Description

A Northwest leader in protecting animals since 1967, the Progressive Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) shelters homeless animals, rehabilitates injured and orphaned wildlife, and empowers people to demonstrate compassion and respect for animals in their daily lives.

Position Title: Shelter Licensed Veterinary Technician – Full-time

Starting Wage: $30.00-$35.00/hr

Purpose Summary:

To provide for the comfort and health care for animals at the shelter, assisting the veterinary and shelter team with the daily activities of the PAWS Spay/Neuter Clinic and medical program helping to maintain efficient shelter health operations.

VALUES All employees and volunteers exemplify the values of PAWS and exhibit mindful demonstration of:

• Commitment – A champion for animals no matter the difficulty.
• Compassion – Acting to ease pain and distress.
• Kindness – Demonstrating caring toward all living beings.
• Respect – Welcoming to people of all backgrounds and identities.
• Trust – Believing in the ability and positive intention of others.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Performs daily activities of PAWS' Spay/Neuter Clinic, including scheduling of surgeries; drawing and processing of lab work, taking digital radiographs, preparation of animals for surgery; assisting veterinarians during surgery; and monitoring conditions of animals before, during and after surgery. performing dental procedures and taking radiographs. Helps ensure the surgery day runs in an efficient manner while maintaining the safety of patients.
• Provides accurate information and courteous service to the public, both in person and through phone calls, about all aspects of animal care and shelter operations.
• Works directly with the veterinarians, veterinary assistants, and operational staff to assure the safety and health of animals at the clinic and to assure that all procedures at the clinic are performed in a highly efficient and effective manner.
• Maintains a level of cleanliness and sanitation necessary for the function of the clinic, maintains equipment in good working order, reports structural or operational problems or deficiencies that may affect the care of animals or the operation of the clinic.
• Under direction of management, euthanizes animals per written policies and procedures using sodium pentobarbital.
• Maintains a system of record keeping for all animals treated at the clinic. Accurately completes paperwork and enters information into the shelter database program. Maintains complete and accurate record keeping, including controlled substance logs, surgery, and exam records, etc.
• Administers immunizations, medications, and treatment for injuries or illness as prescribed by a veterinarian and provides other health care, including performing dental procedures, to animals as provided in written policies and procedures.

Qualifications

Requirements

• Licensed/registered Veterinary Technician degree from accredited organization and in good standing in the State of Washington (able to receive their WA license if relocating to WA).
• Associate in Veterinary Technology Degree from an AVMA-accredited program preferred.

• Inclined to work daily with companion animals and have a basic understanding of the needs and behavior of domestic cats and dogs. Must be able to handle individual animals in a caring, safe, and humane manner.
• Must be available Monday – Thursday with some flexibility. Additionally, required to work 1-2 holidays annually on a rotating basis.

• Currently or can become certified in Washington State to perform humane euthanasia.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Able to work cooperatively with people and to communicate clearly about PAWS' mission, the care and treatment of animals, and the safety of the public and other employees. Must be able to always represent PAWS professionally.
• Preference may be given to candidates with previous experience working with animals in a humane society, animal shelter or veterinary clinic.
• Important considerations for this position include the abilities to handle animals safely and humanely and to always communicate clearly.
• Ideal candidates embrace and embody the five core values of the organization: commitment, compassion, respect, kindness, and trust.