Veterinary Technician-Surgery Experience

Position Overview:

All Kind seeks a highly motivated self-starter with strong time management, organizational, and problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment, balance multiple projects, and meet deadlines. As well as a dedicated and mission-driven individual to drive our mission of improving the lives of animals in our community by providing lifesaving shelter operations, spay and neuter services, and vaccine resources. As an employee at All Kind, you’ll play a pivotal role in achieving our organization’s mission, core values and goals. In this role, you will provide essential assistance with the medication administration, medical assessment and spay and neuter program as well asthe overall well-being of the animals under our protection. Beyond daily hands-on care, you’ll serve asa contributing team member, providing support to peers and quality customer service to the public. Join us in making a meaningful impact in the lives of our animal friends and contribute to our vision of a more compassionate world for animals.

This position functions primarily out of our Shelter at 610 ES 11 St, Abilene. TX 79602.

Animal Care Responsibilities:

• Coordinate medical care with the animal care teams to ensure animals have been spayed/neutered (if age-appropriate) and all preventative medicine has been completed.
• Assess animals’ appearance and activity for general physical condition, obvious signs of illness, disease, discontent and take necessary action as appropriate.
• Administer vaccines, microchips, and medications and perform minor testing as needed.
• Input data into Shelterluv (software management system).
• Provide excellent customer service for citizens and partnering vet clinics in person, via email, and over the telephone.
• Ensure that work areas are swept, mopped, dusted and routinely cleaned; that waste is collected and properly removed.
• Perform other job duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Surgical Assistance:

• Assist with high volume spay and neuter surgeries.
• Prep animals for surgery including dosing and drawing up meds, administering medication, and intubating.
• Monitor animals during anesthesia, checking vitals and ensuring proper levels of anesthesia.
• Monitor animals during recovery, administering medications as necessary.
• Ensure animals are up to date on all preventative medicine.
• Update animal records as necessary.
• Keep accurate drug logs.

Administrative Responsibilities:

• Ensure all records are complete and correct in ShelterLuv, including but not limited to animal treatments and medical care, location, attachments, photo and pertinent memos.
• Keep accurate drug logs and assist with supply and pharmaceutical inventory.

Qualifications:

• Previous experience working in an animal care setting, with responsibilities such as medical assessment, holding, dosing medications, administering medications, vaccinating, microchipping, kennel cleanliness, sanitation, loading, and unloading from cages and/or vehicles is preferred.
• Animal handling experience including the ability to correctly assess temperament and adjust handling strategy to avoid injury to either self, animals or other team members and properly utilize equipment such as control pole, lead rope, etc.
• General knowledge of animal health and shelter practices such as common diseases and means of transmission, cleanliness standards and best practices.
• Experience assisting with and monitoring surgery, 2 years required.
• A passion for and a deep commitment to All Kind’s mission, animal welfare and for helping community members.
• Certification as a Euthanasia Technician for the State of Texas is required within 6 months of employment.
• A high school diploma or a GED is required.
• A valid Texas driver’s license is required. Maintaining a satisfactory driving record is an ongoing condition of employment.
• Proficient with common computer software, experience with ShelterLuv a plus.

Work Environment and Physical Qualifications:

• Possible exposure to zoonotic diseases, bites, scratches, loud noises, animal waste, kennel cleaners and disinfectants, animal bedding, and dishes. Allergic conditions which would be aggravated when handling or working near/with felines may be a disqualification.
• Exposure to animal noise, unpleasant odors, cold, heat, outdoors, vibration and chemicals.
• Walking and/or standing for extended periods of time, often on wet surfaces. Ability to work in a bent over or squatting position.
• This position does require weekend work.

Compensation and Benefits: This position ranges from $19/hour. All Full-time associates are eligible for Health Insurance, PTO, Life Insurance and eligibility to participate in a 401k plan with potential employer contributions

Reporting Relationships: This position directly reports to the Veterinary Care Supervisor and works closely with vet techs, dog techs and cat techs as well as contract veterinarians.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Morning shift
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Salary : $19