Dog Rescue Veterinary Assistant/Technician

Home for Good Dog Rescue is a non-profit animal rescue organization located in Berkeley Heights, NJ. We are seeking an experienced Veterinary Technician to join our team. The ideal candidate should possess a minimum of 5 years of Veterinary Technician experience and have a strong knowledge of animal shelter diseases and their treatments.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain accurate and complete medical paperwork and intake forms for all dogs entering and leaving the Home for Good Dog Rescue foster program, including vaccinations, medications, and heartworm/flea & tick preventatives.
• Maintain control of all medication on the premises, including an accurate inventory of medications dispensed and needed.
• Read fecals via manual floats and Imagyst test machines. Experience and knowledge of parasite identification under a microscope.
• Identify common animal shelter diseases, including Demodectic and Sarcoptic Mange, Parvovirus, Kennel Cough, etc.
• Administer vaccinations/injections (SQ, IM, IV) and treatments for animal shelter diseases.
• Ability to draw blood and place an IV catheter.
• Liaise with the Veterinarian of record when necessary.
• Schedule, organize, and follow up regarding spay/neuter appointments with adopters at partner hospitals. Maintain proper documentation and spreadsheets of all.
• Respond to adopter and foster medical inquiries via email and phone calls on an as-needed basis.
• Transport dogs to veterinarians and spay/neuter appointments on an as-needed basis.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 5 years of Veterinary Technician experience.
• New Jersey Veterinary Technician certification preferred.
• Ability to multitask, be self-sufficient, organized, and able to lift up to 60 lbs.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office (specifically Excel, Word, and Outlook).
• Flexibility and adaptability to the fast-paced, ever-changing rescue environment.
• Availability to answer medical questions via phone when an emergency arises for a dog in foster care.

Schedule: Monday, Wednesday, & Friday - 10 am to 6 pm - about 25 hours/week expected.

*Pay is commensurate with experience!*

This position entails a commitment to addressing after-hours and weekend calls as necessary, reflecting the dynamic nature of the role and ensuring timely response to emergent situations.

If you are a dedicated and compassionate veterinary technician looking to make a positive impact on the lives of rescued dogs, we encourage you to apply for this part-time position at Home for Good Dog Rescue. We offer a supportive and collaborative work environment, competitive compensation, and the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of animals in need.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $30.00 - $35.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 20 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• Please describe your previous veterinary technician experience in detail.
• How soon would you be ready to start?
• What draws you to this position specifically?

Experience:

• Veterinary technician: 5 years (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $30 - $35