Certified/Licensed Vet Tech

Belleville Area Humane Society

Job Description

Certified Vet Technician

GENERAL SUMMARY: Licensed, certified vet tech will be responsible for assisting in the day-to-day intake and medical operations of BAHS. This position will complete animal intakes, maintain facilities and equipment, interact with the public and ensure that shelter animals receive proper care. Additionally, fostering good community relations is essential for this position. They will provide surgical and wellness assistance for BAHS adoptable dogs and cats. This position will schedule surgeries/wellness appointments, prepare shelter animals for exams and spays/neuter surgery.

SUPERVISOR: Executive Medical Director

Minimum pay $20-22 per hour, dependent on experience.
This position will work full time, Tuesday - Saturday, 8am to 6pm.

BENEFITS

Health/Dental/Vision
403b matching program
Consistent schedule
Continuing Education Allowance (applies to all licensed/registered/certified roles)
Tuition assistance program
One conference travel per year for continuing education
Employee pet benefits (food, vaccinations, preventions)
3 weeks paid time off
Adoption discount
Paid Bereavement Leave
Holiday pay
No nights

QUALIFICATIONS:

REQUIRED: Registered or Certified Veterinary Technician License in Good Standing
2-years of animal care experience
Customer service experience
Must be computer proficient and able to learn shelter software (Shelterluv)

JOB SKILLS:

Must have good written and verbal communication skills
Must be highly organized, motivated, and detail-oriented
Must be able to work well in a team environment with the public, co-workers, and volunteers
Must demonstrate emotional maturity and good judgment
Must have knowledge of common shelter diseases and veterinary medications
Must be committed to the mission, values, and goals of the Belleville Area Humane Society
Must be flexible and willing to help with jobs outside of this job description

REQUIREMENTS:

Individuals must keep Illinois vet tech certification up to date. This role requires tact and strong communications skills to handle tense and emotional situations involving the public. In addition, this person should be a leader for the staff and maintain a positive attitude based on teamwork and overall good work ethic.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must be able to be on your feet for full days and handle large animals
Allergies that are aggravated by animals or cleaning supplies may be a disqualification
Must be able to stand, kneel, walk for up to 8 hours per day
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds

RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES:

Ensuring that all animals under our care have proper medical treatment, following DVM’s protocols
Train existing employees where deficient in medical knowledge
Provide customer service to our clients and address customer concerns
Educate fosters and adopters about proper animal care
Collaborate with Animal Care, when needed, to review maintenance of cleaning kennels and facilities
Monitor inventory/donations and prepare order list weekly
Maintain record keeping in accordance to BAHS policies
Assist veterinarian with surgery and surgery preparation
Maintain all surgery schedules
Assist veterinarian with vaccinations and wellness exams, as needed
Operate and properly care for medical equipment in surgery/wellness suite
Draw blood and perform fecal testing
Plan medical care and dispense medications/vaccinations of shelter animals
Maintain all medical equipment and order all medical supplies/medications
Manage all medical and intake data and be able to analyze for improved care
Maintain an accurate log of all medical procedures and medications
Learn to use our shelter software systems to update animal records

This job description reflects the assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. This job description does not establish a contract for employment. The Belleville Area Humane Society is an at-will employer.