What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary Tech position at SPCA Westchester?
Summary: SPCA Westchester is currently seeking a part-time and/or full-time Veterinarian Technician in training to join our staff of medical professionals at Cody’s Clinic. Come be a part of our clinic team at our state-of-the-art facility located in Briarcliff Manor, NY. We strive to continue delivering high quality and trusted animal care services for pets in Westchester, the Hudson Valley, and surrounding boroughs for over 20 years. The ideal candidate will be an experienced vet tech who enjoys working with a mission-driven organization.
The Veterinary Technician is responsible for the care of clinic animals and assists the Veterinarian in their duties.
Job Classification: Full-Time, four 10-hour days
Direct Supervisor: Clinic Manager and Medical Director
Duties:
- Order and maintain medical supplies.
- Assist with clinic reception desk.
- Conduct fecal exams and routine parasite control.
- Clean and disinfect clinic cages.
- Medicate and vaccinate animals as needed.
- Perform routine lab tests and cytologies.
- Assist the veterinarian as required in surgeries, treatments, post-operative care.
- Record-keeping, drug logs.
- Calculate drug dosages, administer sedatives IV and intubate, and place catheters.
- Physical, mechanical, or chemical restraint of animals for treatment.
- Care and feeding of sick, quarantined, and client animals.
- Other animal technician duties as required.
Qualifications:
- NYS Veterinarian Technician License
- 2-3 years of relevant experience required
- Strong working knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques of the veterinary technician field.
- Strong knowledge of anesthesia inductions, monitoring, and recovery.
- Good oral and written communication skills.
- Positive team attitude and the ability to work effectively with the public and staff.
- Ability to relate to and care for all types of animals according to accepted animal care practices.
Salary: $24-$28 Salary commensurate with experience.
Benefits:
- Paid Time Off
- Health, Dental, Vision Benefits
- 401K
- Supplemental Benefits
- Discounted Pet Care
About us:
SPCA Westchester is a no-kill, 501(c)3 not-for-profit animal welfare organization dedicated to saving homeless, abused and abandoned animals and to protecting animals from cruelty and neglect through education and enforcement of humane laws.
The SPCA is a growing organization that strives to offer as many competitive benefits as possible to attract talented candidates to join our team of dedicated and mission driven staff members. Your skills and individual talents will make a difference in the lives of homeless animals.
*SPCA Westchester is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer
Salary : $24 - $28