Shelter Veterinary Technician

Certified Vet Technician

GENERAL SUMMARY: Licensed, certified vet tech will be responsible for assisting in the day-to-day intake and medical operations of BAHS. This position will complete animal intakes, maintain facilities and equipment, interact with the public and ensure that shelter animals receive proper care. Additionally, fostering good community relations is essential for this position. They will provide surgical and wellness assistance for BAHS adoptable dogs and cats. This position will schedule surgeries/wellness appointments, prepare shelter animals for exams and spays/neuter surgery. 

SUPERVISOR: Executive Medical Director

Minimum pay $20-23 per hour, dependent on experience.

BENEFITS

• Health/Dental/Vision
• 401k matching program
• Consistent schedule
• Continuing Education Allowance (applies to all licensed/registered/certified roles) 
• Employee pet benefits 
• 3 weeks paid time off 
• Adoption discount 
• Paid Bereavement Leave 
• Holiday pay 
• No nights 

QUALIFICATIONS:

• REQUIRED: Registered or Certified Veterinary Technician License in Good Standing
• 2-years of animal care experience
• Customer service experience
• Must be computer proficient and able to learn shelter software (Shelterluv)

JOB SKILLS:

• Must have good written and verbal communication skills 
• Must be highly organized, motivated, and detail-oriented
• Must be able to work well in a team environment with the public, co-workers, and volunteers
• Must demonstrate emotional maturity and good judgment
• Must have knowledge of common shelter diseases and veterinary medications
• Must be committed to the mission, values, and goals of the Belleville Area Humane Society
• Must be flexible and willing to help with jobs outside of this job description

REQUIREMENTS:

Individuals must keep Illinois vet tech certification up to date. This role requires tact and strong communications skills to handle tense and emotional situations involving the public. In addition, this person should be a leader for the staff and maintain a positive attitude based on teamwork and overall good work ethic. 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to be on your feet for full days and handle large animals
• Allergies that are aggravated by animals or cleaning supplies may be a disqualification
• Must be able to stand, kneel, walk for up to 8 hours per day
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds

RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES:

• Ensuring that all animals under our care have proper medical treatment, following DVM’s protocols
• Train new and existing employees where deficient in medical knowledge
• Provide customer service to our clients and address customer concerns
• Educate fosters and adopters about proper animal care
• Collaborate with Animal Care, when needed, to review maintenance of cleaning kennels and facilities
• Monitor inventory/donations and prepare order list weekly
• Maintain record keeping in accordance to BAHS policies
• Assist veterinarian with surgery and surgery preparation
• Maintain all surgery schedules
• Assist veterinarian with vaccinations and wellness exams, as needed

• Operate and properly care for medical equipment in surgery/wellness suite
• Draw blood and perform routine in house lab work
• Plan medical care and dispense medications/vaccinations of shelter animals
• Maintain all medical equipment
• Manage all medical and intake data and be able to analyze for improved care
• Maintain an accurate log of all medical procedures and medications
• Learn to use our shelter software systems to update animal records

This job description reflects the assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. This job description does not establish a contract for employment. The Belleville Area Humane Society is an at-will employer.