Peninsula Humane Society·San Mateo, California
Essential duties involve performing physical exams, assisting veterinary staff with medical evaluations, surgeries, and procedures, and ensuring proper care and treatment for all sheltered animals. Responsibilities also include performing laboratory procedures, calculating and preparing medications, and maintaining controlled substances logs.
Job Title: Registered Veterinary Technician
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt; Part Time (24-30 hours per week)
(Will consider Full Time)
$25.00-$35.00/hour (DOE); plus Sign-on Bonus ($2,500 - $5,000 DOE)
Excellent benefits package available
Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA (PHS/SPCA) is a local, private, non-profit charitable organization dedicated to animal welfare. It is our mission is to build healthy relationships between people and animals. PHS/SPCA is truly an open admission shelter, not only accepting many pet animals who might be refused at other shelters, but also taking care of injured and orphaned native wildlife from San Francisco, San Mateo and Santa Clara Counties. Our work means 6,300 lives saved each year. Our spay and neuter clinic offers low-cost services to the community. To learn more about us, visit www.phs-spca.org [http://www.phs-spca.org].
You enjoy rehabilitating animals to great health and making a difference for the animals that come through our doors. With your veterinary knowledge, you can readily assist our veterinary staff through precise medical evaluations, surgeries, and procedures. Your passion for animal care extends to our shelter workplace and our clients.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Perform physical exams.
Restrain animals for exams and/or treatment.
Perform inventory and stock and re-stock supplies.
Perform laboratory procedures including the use of a microscope, blood and dental machines.
Initiation of emergency medical practices as necessary.
Calculate and prepare medications for patients.
Induce and maintain animals under anesthesia. Ensure that all animals are monitored while under anesthesia. Assist veterinarian during surgery.
Ensure that each animal receives the proper vaccinations.
Provide humane care and treatment of all sheltered animals.
Perform admitting and discharge duties for public and shelter animals.
Calculate and draw pre-anesthetic/anesthetic drugs prior to surgery.
Maintain controlled substances log for Spay & Neuter and In-House Clinic.
Responsible for the surgical preparation of patients, including sterilization, administration of pre-surgical injections.
Assist the Veterinarians at PHS/SPCA in surgery or as needed.
Maintain proper paperwork and medical records as required by law.
Maintain department equipment in good working order. Report items for repair/replacement as needed to management as necessary.
Euthanize and/or assist with euthanasia of animals as needed in accordance with PHS/SPCA policies and procedures.
Maintain a clean and sanitary work area in all work spaces.
This position may supervise volunteers.
For more information about our available job opportunities and how to apply, please visit our website at www.phs-spca.org/careers [http://www.phs-spca.org/careers]
The Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA is an equal opportunity employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. EOE/M/F/D/V/SO
Candidates must possess a Registered Veterinary Technician certification from an accredited program and proficiency in performing dental procedures, including extractions and sutures on dogs and cats. Applicants need the ability to lift 50-75 pounds and manage the emotional aspects of end-of-life services, along with basic computer skills.
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