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Belleville Area Humane Society

Certified Vet Tech

Belleville Area Humane Society, Belleville, Illinois, United States, 62226

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Job Description Salary: 20-22 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 $20-22 per hour, dependent on experience. This position will work full time, Tuesday - Saturday, 8am to 6pm.

BENEFITS Health/Dental/Vision 403b matching program Consistent schedule Continuing Education Allowance (applies to all

licensed/registered/certified

roles) Tuition assistance program One conference travel per year for continuing education Employee pet benefits (food, vaccinations, preventions) 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 DVMs protocols Train 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 fecal testing Plan medical care and dispense

medications/vaccinations

of shelter animals Maintain all medical equipment and order all medical

supplies/medications 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.