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$28/hr–$36/hr
Full-time
associate degree
Posted 83d ago
Apply by Sep 30
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
The LVT provides medical treatment, handling, and daily care for animals following Fear Free training and AVHS policies. Responsibilities include performing health tests, administering anesthesia, and maintaining a safe, disease-controlled environment.
Requirements
Candidates must be a Licensed Veterinary Technician in Washington State with a passion for animal welfare. Experience in a shelter or high-volume spay/neuter clinic is preferred.
Full job description
Job DetailsJob Location: NWSNC - Tacoma, WA 98408Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: 2 Year DegreeSalary Range: $28.00 - $36.00 HourlyTravel Percentage: NoneJob Shift: DayJob Category: Veterinary ServicesPosition Summary: The Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) is responsible for providing appropriate medical animal treatment, handling and care within the work environment in a manner that aligns with fear free training and AVHS policies.
Position Classification: Non-Exempt (Hourly)
Location: Northwest Spay & Neuter Center
Core Competencies (All Employees)
Respect; Communication; Eagerness to Learn; Teamwork; Attention to Detail; Customer Focus; Animal Welfare
Leadership Competencies (in addition to Core)
Coaching; Achieves Results; Problem Solving; Time Management; Creativity; Adaptability to Change; Conflict Management
Responsibilities
To learn and follow AVHS’s policies and procedures and city, county and state requirements in regard to animal welfare. To establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with staff members, volunteers, and other departments. To act in a manner consistent with Fear Free and similar animal handling practices. To provide daily care of animals in the facility including: feeding, bathing, hygiene, exercise, behavior support. To maintain animal and facility physical spaces in a manner following disease control protocol to ensure a safe and healthy environment including but not limited to cleaning and laundry. To perform the examination of incoming animals. To perform initial health tests, vaccinations, and treatment for parasites. Administer anesthesia, including intubation and monitoring, surgery support, and other medical treatments for animals. Administer controlled substances with oversight. Perform medical tasks as assigned. To maintain inventory of supplies. Monitor animals as advised by medical staff and communicate in the best interest of the animal. To perform other reasonable duties time to time, as assigned. To maintain a general working knowledge of other departments, locations, functions, and their contribution to the organization as a whole. To remain current on daily communication and time sensitive issues.
QualificationsQualifications
Licensed in Washington State as a Veterinary Technician Passion for the mission of Auburn Valley Humane Society and Northwest Spay & Neuter Center. Knowledge of and commitment to animal welfare issues. Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening and background check.
Skills and Experience
Work experience as a veterinary technician or assistant. Preferred experience in a shelter or high volume spay/neuter clinic. Ability to communicate skillfully and effectively with diverse staff, volunteers, and community in a professional, pleasant, respectful, and courteous manner. Ability to handle and assess potentially dangerous or fractious dogs and cats. Demonstrated ability to follow instructions, verbal and written, in repetitious tasks and one-off situations. Demonstrated experience in working with a diverse staff in a positive, friendly, collaborative, and inclusive manner.
Computer Skills
Comfortable learning new systems, including online information systems and shelter software.
Physical Demands
Individuals will frequently be required to speak publicly; stand, walk or sit for extended periods, reach, bend or stoop, regularly lift and carry up to 50 pounds. Able to work flexible hours, which will include weekends and some evenings.
Occupational Disclaimer
This position works daily in animal setting. This position will come in direct contact with animals and will be exposed to animal related smells and sounds.
Auburn Valley Humane Society provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, status as an individual with a disability, genetics, status as a protected veteran, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or for inquiring about, discussing or disclosing information about compensation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. Auburn Valley Humane Society uses E-Verify to verify the ability of all new employees to work legally in the United States. If you need an accommodation in the application process, please contact us.
Related keywords
Licensed Veterinary TechnicianLVTAnimal WelfareFear FreeSpay & NeuterAnesthesiaIntubationVeterinary MedicineDisease ControlAnimal HandlingWashington State LicenseShelter Medicine
Auburn Valley Humane Society and Northwest Spay & Neuter Center enrich the lives of companion animals and people through
Industry
Veterinary
Company size
51-200 employees
Founded
2011
Headquarters
Auburn, Washington
LinkedIn followers
166
Auburn Valley Humane Society and Northwest Spay & Neuter Center enrich the lives of companion animals and people through animal sheltering, programs and community engagement. Together, we strive to be a model of excellence in animal welfare.
Offices: 4910 A ST SE, Auburn, Washington 98092, us · 6401 Pacific Ave, Tacoma, Washington 98408, US
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