Veterinary Technician
Are you a licensed Vet Tech who is looking for an exciting opportunity? We want you! Paws With A Cause is looking to hire two additional Vet Techs to join our friendly and innovative team! Our Vet Techs provide care to maintain the health and well-being of our dogs and cats under the direction of the Veterinarian.
This is a full-time, 4 days per week/10 hour day position, with great benefits! Apply today!Benefits & Perks Offered:
Sign on Bonus!! Starting Salary:
$17-$21/hour Starting Paid Time Off Package of 136 hours 10 Paws Paid Holidays Employee Discount on Basic Dog & Cat Care Preventative Medication & Vaccines Participates with Purina Discount Program for Employees Medical & Vision Benefits Offered Employer Paid Dental Benefits Employer Paid Short-Term Disability Long Term Disability Offered Voluntary Life Insurance Paws With A Cause qualifies as an accepted non-profit for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program! About Paws With A CausePaws With A Cause (PAWS) exists to create opportunities to live with dignity, companionship, and confidence.
We do our best work by embodying our core values:
adaptability, dedication, innovation, and optimism.
PAWS enhances the independence and quality of life for people with disabilities through custom-trained Assistance Dogs.
Position SummaryThe position is responsible for providing care to maintain the health and well-being of dogs and cats under the direction of the Veterinarian and within the legal parameters of licensure.
Essential Responsibilities1.
Responsible for providing routine animal care to PAWS dogs and cats and recognize animals exhibiting signs of illness or abnormalities and taking appropriate action2.
Provide supportive care including physical exams, monitoring dogs during and after procedures, restraining patients for exams and preforming routine dentals.
3.
Provide emergency animal care assistance (including) performing emergency c-sections, CPR, bandaging, splints, emergency medications, and knowledge of quarantine procedures for various infectious diseases4.
Responsible for administering medications, drugs, and treatments indicated by veterinarian.
5.
Responsible for maintaining inventory, equipment, accurate records, and a clean and organized treatment and examination area.
6.
Preform diagnostics such as proper positioning for various radiographs, including OFA clearances, lab prep and reading fecal floats, cytology, and urinalysis.
7.
Communicate and educate patient information to clients.
8.
Ability to demonstrate and follow correct procedures in catheter placement and phlebotomy.
9.
Other duties as assignedNon-Essential ResponsibilitiesAssist with training PAWS staff in identifying medical problems with the dogs and cats as directed by the Veterinarian Supervision ReceivedSpecific Direction - Follows established work procedures.
Receives periodic checks for performance.
Refers unique questions/conditions to immediate supervisorSupervisory ResponsibilitiesNo supervisory responsibilitiesEducation & Experience Possess an Associate's or Bachelor's Degree and licensure in Veterinary Technician/technologist medicine; or equivalent training and experience Ability to learn all areas of canine reproduction such as estrus detection, breeding, whelping, neonatal/orphan care, nutrition, coordination of postnatal care Possess proper and positive dog handling experience with ability to move dogs from kennel area to designated veterinary areas and back in safe, controlled, acceptable manner Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Possess outstanding interpersonal skills and bedside manner for all customers, co-workers, and volunteers Ability to be on call to triage for emergencies Core competencies Interpersonal:
Ability to develop and maintain relationships with others and adapt to a situation appropriately Problem Solving:
Ability to recognize courses of action which can be taken to handle problems or potential problems, and applying contingency plans to solve those problems Team Player:
Ability to be an active participant of a team and move the team toward the completion of goals Safety Awareness:
Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety and uphold safety standards outlined by safety management Time Management:
Ability to effectively utilize available time for the completion of necessary job tasks Physical Requirements:
Average Daily Physical Requirements Work in stationary position:
2 to 5 hours Move about work area:
2 to 5 hours Use hands/fingers to handle or feel:
More than 5 hours Reach with hands and arms:
More than 5 hours Ascend/Descend (stairs/ladder/etc.
):
Less than 2 hours Bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl:
2 to 5 hours Communicate with various parties:
More than 5 hours Detect flavors or smells:
2 to 5 hours Move up to 100 pounds:
More than 5 hours Visual acuity:
More than 5 hours Read and understand written word:
More than 5 hours Drive/Travel:
Less than 2 hours Operate computer and general office machines:
2 to 5 hours Operate machines or material handling equipment:
2 to 5 hours Average Daily Environmental Conditions Office Environment:
No exposure to extreme heat, cold, noise, chemicals or hazardous equipment.
:
2 to 5 hours Manufacturing Environment:
Exposure to dust, oil, various chemicals, solvents, or fumes.
:
None Medical Environment:
Exposure to body fluids, radiation, medical equipment, solvents or chemicals.
:
2 to 5 hours Noise:
Exposure to constant or intermittent extreme sounds.
:
More than 5 hours Temperature:
Exposure to extreme heat or cold either indoors or outside.
:
Less than 2 hours This job description does not list all duties of the job.
Employees may be asked by management to perform other duties as needed.
The Company reserves the right to revise this job description at any time.
This job description is not a contract for employment and does not infringe upon the Company's at will employment status.
PI227969283 Recommended Skills Cpr Caesarean Section Curiosity Diagnostic Skills Diseases And Disorders Friendliness Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
This is a full-time, 4 days per week/10 hour day position, with great benefits! Apply today!Benefits & Perks Offered:
Sign on Bonus!! Starting Salary:
$17-$21/hour Starting Paid Time Off Package of 136 hours 10 Paws Paid Holidays Employee Discount on Basic Dog & Cat Care Preventative Medication & Vaccines Participates with Purina Discount Program for Employees Medical & Vision Benefits Offered Employer Paid Dental Benefits Employer Paid Short-Term Disability Long Term Disability Offered Voluntary Life Insurance Paws With A Cause qualifies as an accepted non-profit for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program! About Paws With A CausePaws With A Cause (PAWS) exists to create opportunities to live with dignity, companionship, and confidence.
We do our best work by embodying our core values:
adaptability, dedication, innovation, and optimism.
PAWS enhances the independence and quality of life for people with disabilities through custom-trained Assistance Dogs.
Position SummaryThe position is responsible for providing care to maintain the health and well-being of dogs and cats under the direction of the Veterinarian and within the legal parameters of licensure.
Essential Responsibilities1.
Responsible for providing routine animal care to PAWS dogs and cats and recognize animals exhibiting signs of illness or abnormalities and taking appropriate action2.
Provide supportive care including physical exams, monitoring dogs during and after procedures, restraining patients for exams and preforming routine dentals.
3.
Provide emergency animal care assistance (including) performing emergency c-sections, CPR, bandaging, splints, emergency medications, and knowledge of quarantine procedures for various infectious diseases4.
Responsible for administering medications, drugs, and treatments indicated by veterinarian.
5.
Responsible for maintaining inventory, equipment, accurate records, and a clean and organized treatment and examination area.
6.
Preform diagnostics such as proper positioning for various radiographs, including OFA clearances, lab prep and reading fecal floats, cytology, and urinalysis.
7.
Communicate and educate patient information to clients.
8.
Ability to demonstrate and follow correct procedures in catheter placement and phlebotomy.
9.
Other duties as assignedNon-Essential ResponsibilitiesAssist with training PAWS staff in identifying medical problems with the dogs and cats as directed by the Veterinarian Supervision ReceivedSpecific Direction - Follows established work procedures.
Receives periodic checks for performance.
Refers unique questions/conditions to immediate supervisorSupervisory ResponsibilitiesNo supervisory responsibilitiesEducation & Experience Possess an Associate's or Bachelor's Degree and licensure in Veterinary Technician/technologist medicine; or equivalent training and experience Ability to learn all areas of canine reproduction such as estrus detection, breeding, whelping, neonatal/orphan care, nutrition, coordination of postnatal care Possess proper and positive dog handling experience with ability to move dogs from kennel area to designated veterinary areas and back in safe, controlled, acceptable manner Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Possess outstanding interpersonal skills and bedside manner for all customers, co-workers, and volunteers Ability to be on call to triage for emergencies Core competencies Interpersonal:
Ability to develop and maintain relationships with others and adapt to a situation appropriately Problem Solving:
Ability to recognize courses of action which can be taken to handle problems or potential problems, and applying contingency plans to solve those problems Team Player:
Ability to be an active participant of a team and move the team toward the completion of goals Safety Awareness:
Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety and uphold safety standards outlined by safety management Time Management:
Ability to effectively utilize available time for the completion of necessary job tasks Physical Requirements:
Average Daily Physical Requirements Work in stationary position:
2 to 5 hours Move about work area:
2 to 5 hours Use hands/fingers to handle or feel:
More than 5 hours Reach with hands and arms:
More than 5 hours Ascend/Descend (stairs/ladder/etc.
):
Less than 2 hours Bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl:
2 to 5 hours Communicate with various parties:
More than 5 hours Detect flavors or smells:
2 to 5 hours Move up to 100 pounds:
More than 5 hours Visual acuity:
More than 5 hours Read and understand written word:
More than 5 hours Drive/Travel:
Less than 2 hours Operate computer and general office machines:
2 to 5 hours Operate machines or material handling equipment:
2 to 5 hours Average Daily Environmental Conditions Office Environment:
No exposure to extreme heat, cold, noise, chemicals or hazardous equipment.
:
2 to 5 hours Manufacturing Environment:
Exposure to dust, oil, various chemicals, solvents, or fumes.
:
None Medical Environment:
Exposure to body fluids, radiation, medical equipment, solvents or chemicals.
:
2 to 5 hours Noise:
Exposure to constant or intermittent extreme sounds.
:
More than 5 hours Temperature:
Exposure to extreme heat or cold either indoors or outside.
:
Less than 2 hours This job description does not list all duties of the job.
Employees may be asked by management to perform other duties as needed.
The Company reserves the right to revise this job description at any time.
This job description is not a contract for employment and does not infringe upon the Company's at will employment status.
PI227969283 Recommended Skills Cpr Caesarean Section Curiosity Diagnostic Skills Diseases And Disorders Friendliness Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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