HERD Veterinary Technician

The fastest growing animal welfare organization in the area is looking for a Herd/Veterinary Technician to help save more lives and support more pet families. The Brandywine Valley SPCA cares for more than 18,000 animals each year, plus provides services to the community, such as affordable veterinary care and Safety Net programs. This position provides an excellent opportunity for growth and the ability to learn about shelter life. Some experience is required, and will teach highly motivated individuals who love animals and want to make a difference while growing their experience. Herd/Veterinary technicians and assistants work under the direction of veterinarians, the Shelter Manager and Director of Operations. They are the primary medical care providers for shelter animals.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Shelter Medicine - Perform medical intake physical examinations.
• Perform and interpret basic diagnostic tests such as, but not limited to, fecal floatation, skin scrapes, heartworm test, FeLV/FIV tests, etc. Able to interpret treatment sheets and administer treatment to patients (PO, topically, otic, ocular) under the direction of a veterinarian.
• Follow veterinary care protocols for animals in the BVSPCA - including medical, behavior, and general care protocols for the health and well-being of the animals; individually and as a herd.
• Participate in medical rounds as directed by the Shelter Manager and Director of Operations.
• Keeps up to date in veterinary medicine with regular continuing education.

Administrative Duties

• Maintain and create patient records by accurately recording treatments, examinations and test results on PetPoint software.
• Assist with keeping inventory and ordering supplies.

Client and Community Service

• Admit and release animals from BVSPCA in a responsive, courteous, and tactful manner to both internal and external clients.
• Inform clients of any pertinent medical information regarding animal care; communicate release instructions.
• Practice and encourage the humane treatment of animals.
• Provide quality customer service to clients, volunteers, and staff while actively promoting our mission, services, programs, and events.
• Promote donation and giving opportunities as appropriate.

Diversity and Inclusiveness

Work effectively with individuals and colleagues from diverse communities and cultures.

The Brandywine Valley SPCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We support and celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and the needs of the organization

Safety

Ensure a safe work environment; following all safety guidelines and modeling safe work practice. Take immediate action to address any safety concerns that could put a staff member, volunteer, client, animal, or the organization at risk. Maintain a clean, healthy, and sanitary work area; follow all pest and rodent control protocols.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Commitment to the mission, values, goals, and success of the BVSPCA.
• Experience with humane animal handling and restraint techniques of healthy, ill and feral animals.
• Experience in caring for and handling animals in a safe, effective and humane manner, especially larger and possibly untrained pets.
• Comfortable working in the shelter environment and willing to accommodate animals in the work place.
• Computer literate and able to master veterinary software as applicable to clinic operations.
• Knowledge of basic dog and cat physiology, anatomy and behavior as it relates to understanding the general health of animals.
• Ability to understand and communicate pertinent medical information with colleagues and clients. Self-motivated and able to initiate and complete tasks.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Work is performed in a shelter/animal hospital setting.
• Frequent bending, reaching, kneeling, and climbing stairs while seeing patients.
• Regular sitting at a computer workstation 2-4 hours per day to input patient data.
• Exposure to disinfectant solutions when in kennel & treatment areas.
• Subject to animal bites and scratches while handling animals.
• Repeated lifting and carrying of animals weighing up to 50 pounds. Consistent exposure to animals and animal allergens under conditions with limited alternatives available.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $16.25 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime

Application Question(s):

• Do you have full time availability (40 hours per week), including weekends?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Animal handling: 2 years (Preferred)
• Veterinary technician: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Lindenwold, NJ 08021: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $16