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Job Title: WildlifeRegistered Veterinary Technician
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt/Non-Union/ Full-Time
Salary: $25.00 - $35.00 per hour, depending on experience
Excellent Benefits Package Available
Who we are: The Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA (PHS/SPCA) is a local, private, non-profit charitable organization dedicated to animal welfare. It is our mission is to build healthy relationships between people and animals. PHS/SPCA is truly an open admission shelter, not only accepting many pet animals who might be refused at other shelters, but also taking care of injured and orphaned native wildlife. We’re among just a handful of humane societies and SPCAs, worldwide, that extends its caring services to sick, injured and orphaned wildlife. Typically, we successfully rehabilitate 1,200 to 1,400 animals each year, vital work made possible by generous donations. To learn more about us, visit www.phs-spca.org.
Who you are: You have a passion for rehabilitating a variety of wildlife animals includingimplementing protocols, procedures, veterinary medical evaluations, and treatment of wildlife as part of the rehabilitation process. You have great attention to detail to accurately calculate and draw controlled substances for all animals in the clinic.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Create list of patients referred for veterinary exam and other procedures.
- Perform physical exams.
- Restrain animals for exams and/or treatment.
- Perform inventory and stock and re-stock supplies.
- Perform testing procedures including bloodwork, fecal, scrapings, X-rays.
- Initiation of emergency medical practices as necessary.
- Calculate and prepare medications for patients.
- Induce and maintain animals under anesthesia. Ensure that all animals are monitored while under anesthesia.
- Assist veterinarian during surgery or as needed.
- Calculate and draw pre-anesthetic/anesthetic drugs prior to surgery.
- Responsible for the surgical preparation of patients, including administration of pre-surgical injections.
- Maintain proper paperwork and medical records as required by law.
- Maintain department equipment in good working order. Report items for repair/replacement as needed to management as necessary.
- Euthanize and/or assist with euthanasia of animals as needed in accordance with PHS/SPCA policies and procedures.
- Maintain a clean and sanitary work area in all workspaces.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
This position may supervise volunteers.
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The individual must also possess the ability to manage the emotional aspect of end-of-life services and humane euthanasia, and support staff in high-emotion circumstances. Upon hire, must pass a pre-employment screening and reference check.
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one year of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Registered Veterinary Technician certification from an accredited program is required.
- Must frequently lift and/or move up to 50-75 pounds.
- Knowledge of WORMD database or become proficient within the probationary period (first six months from hire date). Basic knowledge or become proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and computer keyboarding skills, and data entry.
- Must be able to reliably commute to Saratoga, San Mateo and Burlingame.
Excellent Benefits Package Available
- Medical /Dental /Vision/Life/ Flex Spending
- Sick, Vacation and Holiday pay
- Employee Assistance Plan
- Retirement plan & employer matching
Available to all employees with pets:
- Free vaccines, spay/neuter, microchipping, and two pet adoptions
- Discounted euthanasia services/cremation, bloodwork, urinalysis, prescription food, and discounts at our retail stores.
For more information about our available job opportunities and how to apply, please visit our website at www.phs-spca.org/careers
The Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA is an equal opportunity employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. EOE/M/F/D/V/SO
