RVT - Veterinary Health Technician

Pasadena Humane

Job Description

THE POSITION

PASADENA HUMANE is currently hiring Veterinary Heath Technicians with experience and licenses (RVT or LVT) in our Veterinary Health Department.

We are looking for professionals who learn quickly, have strong interpersonal skills and feel passionate about our mission. The right person for this job will be licensed as an RVT or LVT.

We care for all the pet animals and wildlife entering our shelter. As a Health Technician you will partner with veterinarians to address the husbandry, medical and behavioral needs of each animal on its journey to a forever home. In addition to partnering with veterinarians, Health Technicians work with multiple other teams, including animal control officers, customer care associates (in adoptions, the animal resource center, the SNiP clinic), and volunteer services, to ensure that animals become available for placement as expediently as possible.

REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS

We are looking for individuals who are comfortable working directly with animals in a medical and shelter environment. 3-5 years previous experience preferred. You should be a master of organization, comfortable on a learning curve, able to elicit cooperation and offer tangible contributions. You should thrive in a work environment where the pace and tasks change daily and collaboration brings best results.

We are looking for someone who has confidence and experience in:
High quality/high volume spay/neuter: we aim to perform 40 cat, dog and the occasional rabbit, spay/neuter surgeries a day, 4 days a week. We need a technician who is comfortable supporting high paced surgery, specifically anesthesia induction and monitoring. We also routinely perform amputations and enucleations. You will have an opportunity to develop your local block skills as well as your low stress handling skills.

Salary Range: $25.00 To 36.00 Hourly
Apply online: https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment…

This is a full time job