Veterinary Technician

Nevada Humane Society

Job Description

At Nevada Humane Society our mission is to care for pets, find them homes, and save lives because we believe that all pets deserve a happy, healthy life. If you, too, have a passion for lifesaving and high-volume spay/neuter, we invite you to apply for the role of Veterinary Technician with Nevada Humane Society.

Essential Job Functions:
• Assists surgeon(s) with preoperative examination.
• Assists with surgical duties, including prepping, shaving, monitoring anesthesia, and monitoring recovery in a high volume, fast paced environment.
• Utilizes the following technical skills routinely:
o IV catheter placement and setting up IV fluids
o Performs digital radiographs
o Phlebotomy
o Infectious disease testing
o Cystocentesis
o Laboratory work (CBC, urinalysis, cytology, etc.)
o Intubation of dogs and cats
o Surgical prep (spay, neuter, amputation, enucleation, mass removal, etc.)
o Dental prophylaxis
o Dental radiographs
o Vaccinating
o Microchipping
o Medicating
• Completes medicated baths and/or grooms.
• Provides safe and adequate restraint.
• Enters exam and treatment notes into shelter software.
• Ensures that supplies are available and in adequate supply.
• Receives supplies and distributes them to designated areas.
• Feeds and waters animals, and supplies basic animal husbandry for animals housed in the clinic.
• Helps prevent spread of disease by using proper cleaning protocols.
• Washes and dries laundry.
• Cleans the clinic thoroughly daily.
• Performs routine maintenance on medical equipment.
• Completes medical and surgical discharges by providing detailed post-operative care instructions.
• Answers clinic phone and/or checks voicemail messages and makes follow-up calls when required.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time.

Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
• Must be a Licensed Veterinary Technician in Nevada or have the ability to obtain a Nevada License within 30 days.
Experience:
• 1 year of prior experience working in a veterinary clinic or animal shelter preferred.
Licenses:
• State of Nevada Veterinary Technician License.
• Valid CA or NV Driver’s license and ability to pass Nevada Humane Society Motor Vehicle Report criteria. Current auto insurance.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Safe, effective, fear-free animal handling skills and knowledge of animal behavior.
• Knowledge of dog breeds and their characteristics, and familiarity with symptoms of common diseases.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Windows and ability to learn new computer programs.
• Knowledge of preventive, diagnostic and therapeutic veterinary treatment.
• Good interpersonal, communication, and time management skills.
• Maturity, good judgment and a professional personal appearance.
• Able to work in the busy, demanding environment of a shelter clinic.
• Ability to identify problems or conditions (medical and behavioral) that need to be brought to the attention of the veterinarian.
• Treat people and animals with respect; contribute to effective teamwork; and, foster public relations.
• Experience volunteering or working with a rescue group, humane society, foster care involvement or other animal welfare agency are a plus.
• Comfort and ability to work with animals of unknown disposition.

Pay Range:
• $20-$27
• $2,500 Sign-on Bonus

If you are interested, please apply at https://nevadahumanesociety.org/employment/.