Job description

Nassau Humane Society is looking for a Veterinary Technician for our shelter medical department! We are seeking a self-motivated employee who does well with organization and time-management. Three years of Veterinary Technician experience is preferred but not required. Must be comfortable holding animals for medical exams. Job duties include but are not limited to:

• Working with the Lead Technician to conduct basic wellness, including administering vaccinations, blood draws, and parasite treatments.
• Handle basic care duties such as cleaning and dressing wounds, administering medication and special diets, collecting samples, checking vitals, and cleaning treatment areas.
• Update and maintain patient files, review care plans, and handle other administrative duties as necessary.
• Enter all medical and surgical details into PetPoint in an accurate and timely manner.
• Calculate, administer, and record medications.
• Respond to emergency situations and administer triage care, as needed.
• Perform daily health evaluations, scheduled treatments, intake exams and vaccinations of shelter animals.
• Conduct daily rounds, monitor daily health of animals in shelter.
• Perform routine exams on shelter animals both with and without a veterinarian.
• Responsible for maintaining the inventory of all medical supplies.
• Prepare list of all animals scheduled for spay/neuter surgery.
• Prepare all surgical paperwork relating to spay/neuter surgeries
• Responsible for making sure all surgical patients are of weight and healthy for scheduled surgery.
• Responsible for completing, maintaining, and displaying all medical and or cleaning charts on front of designated kennel(s).
• Responsible for overall cleanliness and organization of relevant work area.
• Assist in care, treatment of animals in foster according to appointment schedule.
• Perform and assist with euthanasia of shelter animals if required.
• Notify behavior team of animal behavioral needs and/or concerns during intake exam.
• Attend and participate in departmental, management, and shelter meetings. Attend educational opportunities as recommended/approved.
• Maintains departmental procedures and protocols regarding humane care and treatment of animals at all times.
• Follow safety guidelines and maintain a healthy and safe environment for animals and people.
• Take immediate action to address any safety concern or noncompliance of safety rules that could put an employee, volunteer, client, animal, volunteer, or organization at risk.
• Self-motivated and work well with others.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $17.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Weekend availability

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Veterinary experience: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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