Veterinary Technician

The Veterinary Technicians are responsible for all medical care of the animals under the organization’s care, ensuring the health and well-being of all cats and dogs, both at the shelter and in foster homes.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Monitor the health of the shelter animals via daily rounds
• Follow-up on reported medical issues (verbal, email and via clipboard), using currently implemented standards and protocols
• Administer medications and vaccines per our shelter protocols
• Check in new animals through our medical intake process
• Assist in our once weekly surgery/vet day
• Field questions and concerns daily with staff, volunteers, adopters, fosters, etc. via phone, email, and in-person in a timely and professional manner

Physical Job Requirements

• Must be able to routinely lift 50+ pounds
• Must be able to work around animals (including sick, injured, and/or potentially aggressive animals), loud noises, etc.
• Must be able to work in all environmental conditions

Required Qualifications

• Kindness and compassion toward animals including a low-stress, fear-free approach
• Previous experience handling and administering medications to both cats and dogs
• A willingness to learn all skills deemed needed to perform the best possible medical care for the shelter’s animals

Desired Qualifications and Skills

• Experience as a veterinary technician at an animal shelter
  OR
• Experience or certification as a veterinary technician

Expectations

• Complete Fear Free certification within 8 weeks of hire
• Flexible schedule

Working Relationships

• The Veterinary Technician reports to the Medical Manager.
• This person also follows the direction of the Veterinarian on duty.

Time Commitment

• This is a full-time role
• Working evenings, weekends and holidays is a requirement of this role.

Location

• This is an onsite role at Heartland Animal Shelter.

Benefits

• Paid time off is available for this position.
• Please see the Employee Policies and Procedures Handbook for more information.