Humane Society of North Texas
Intake & Wellness Vet Tech III
Humane Society of North Texas, Fort Worth, Texas, United States, 76102
Founded in 1905, the Humane Society of North Texas is the oldest animal welfare organization in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. HSNT serves animals in need by providing services such as pet adoptions, spay/neuter surgeries and low-cost vaccinations, returning lost pets to their owners, cruelty investigations and humane euthanasia. We operate two pet adoption centers in Tarrant County as well as PetSmart and PetCo Cat Adoption Centers and an equine ranch located in Johnson County.
Essential Functions of the Position
Working knowledge of general animal health including TPR
Working knowledge of surgical procedures and instruments
Ability to administer and maintain general anesthesia
Working knowledge of controlled substances, safety, storage, and use
Ability to perform dental prophylaxis unassisted
Knowledge of radiographic positioning for various anatomical sites and ability to obtain appropriate radiographs
Ability to care for, feed, monitor, medicate and perform minor treatment on animals housed throughout the shelter as directed by veterinarian
Report observed health or behavior issues to Shelter Veterinarian, Intake and Wellness Manager, Asst. Manager
Clean assigned areas twice daily and as needed in compliance with standard operating procedures without error
Ability to evaluate animals accurately for health and behavioral issues with a wide knowledge of common injury and illness
Perform venipuncture, subcutaneous, intramuscular and other injections with skill and knowledge
Accurately perform diagnostic testing including but not limited to fecal testing, skin scrapes, heartworm testing, and feline leukemia testing
Perform minor treatments on shelter animals such as but not limited to administering subcutaneous fluids, placing intravenous catheters, administering oral medications, etc as directed by veterinarian
Provides humane education to customers with compassion and accuracy
Maintain medical documentation and records by completing exam notes, medication notes, behavioral notes, and procedures in accordance with the legal standard
Ability to maintain inventory of necessary medical and shelter supplies while reporting shortages to supervisors
Ability to maintain medical and shelter equipment, supplies in good working condition and report any problems or needed repairs to supervisor
Represent the Humane Society of North Texas by providing excellent customer service, compassion, accuracy, and focus
Report to work at assigned start time; go to/return from breaks and lunch at assigned times; leave work at assigned end of shift time
Additional tasks assigned by supervisor
Major Responsibilities
Maintain accurate medical records and record maintenance
Perform treatments as directed for animals in the care of HSNT
Perform physical exams on canines, felines, rabbits, hamsters, guinea pigs, birds and other exotic animals
Proper and safe animal handling and restraint
Behavioral evaluations of animals in the care of HSNT
Provide professional, compassionate customer service and care
Proper handling, use, and storage of veterinary supplies, such as, but not limited to, vaccines, testing supplies and medications
Knowledge, Skill, and Abilities Needed to Perform the Essential Functions of this Position
LVT or equivalent preferred but not required
3+ years of experience in a veterinary medical environment
Ability to learn proper intake procedures for canines, felines, rabbits, hamsters, guinea pigs, birds and other species
Knows and understands the differences in diagnostic testing and preventative care given for different age groups for a variety of species
Administration of injections – SQ, IV & IM
Ability to place and maintain intravenous catheters
Ability to administer medications via all routes on a variety of species
Ability to perform and interpret fecal testing
Ability to perform and interpret superficial and deep skin scrape
Ability to use Wood’s lamp to detect ringworm
Ability to accurately age both canines, felines, and various other species
Ability to accurately sex canines, felines and various other species
Ability to identify altered status for males and females for canines, felines, and various other species
Ability to accurately document medical care and maintain accurate and complete medical records
Completion of Fear Free Shelter Program (including bonus courses) or ability to complete within 60 days of hire
Ability to identify a variety of illness and injury
Follow and respect the mission of the Humane Society of North Texas
Ability to meet physical demands including but not limited to using a step stool or ladder to reach top kennels or stooping and crouching to clean bottom kennels
Ability to multi-task in high stress and swift moving environment
Ability to follow directions with attention to detail
Ability to complete tasks and assignments with minimal supervision accurately and in a timely manner
Ability to maintain respectful, positive working relationships with all employees at all times
Proper working knowledge of situational use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
Working knowledge of breeds, diseases, medical conditions, animal handling and behavior
Ability to demonstrate safe proper animal handling and restraint
Ability to represent the Humane Society of North Texas in a professional manner in all situations with the public, volunteers, and staff
Ability to create and sustain positive working relationships within the Humane Society of North Texas, with volunteers, the public, and be a team player
Must be detail oriented and have strong time management skills
Ability to read, write and communicate effectively
Ability to learn and quickly adapt to changes in programs and procedures
Physical Demands
Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
This position requires the ability to stand, walk, sit, and reach with hands and arms, and stooping, kneeling and crouching
This position requires the ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 40 pounds without assistance, up to 80 pounds or more with assistance
Specific vision abilities required for this position include close vision, distant vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to focus
The individual performing this job may be required to work more than 8 hours in a day or 40 hours in a week with overtime paid accordingly
Regular exposure to animal odors, diseases, possible contagious conditions, bites, scratches and moderate noise levels are possible
Additional Information
Ability to pass a background check
Ability to pass drug testing
Competitive benefits packages available for full time staff
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required by the individual. Other duties than those listed.
Humane Society of North Texas is an EEO Employer - M/F/Disability/Protected Veteran
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Essential Functions of the Position
Working knowledge of general animal health including TPR
Working knowledge of surgical procedures and instruments
Ability to administer and maintain general anesthesia
Working knowledge of controlled substances, safety, storage, and use
Ability to perform dental prophylaxis unassisted
Knowledge of radiographic positioning for various anatomical sites and ability to obtain appropriate radiographs
Ability to care for, feed, monitor, medicate and perform minor treatment on animals housed throughout the shelter as directed by veterinarian
Report observed health or behavior issues to Shelter Veterinarian, Intake and Wellness Manager, Asst. Manager
Clean assigned areas twice daily and as needed in compliance with standard operating procedures without error
Ability to evaluate animals accurately for health and behavioral issues with a wide knowledge of common injury and illness
Perform venipuncture, subcutaneous, intramuscular and other injections with skill and knowledge
Accurately perform diagnostic testing including but not limited to fecal testing, skin scrapes, heartworm testing, and feline leukemia testing
Perform minor treatments on shelter animals such as but not limited to administering subcutaneous fluids, placing intravenous catheters, administering oral medications, etc as directed by veterinarian
Provides humane education to customers with compassion and accuracy
Maintain medical documentation and records by completing exam notes, medication notes, behavioral notes, and procedures in accordance with the legal standard
Ability to maintain inventory of necessary medical and shelter supplies while reporting shortages to supervisors
Ability to maintain medical and shelter equipment, supplies in good working condition and report any problems or needed repairs to supervisor
Represent the Humane Society of North Texas by providing excellent customer service, compassion, accuracy, and focus
Report to work at assigned start time; go to/return from breaks and lunch at assigned times; leave work at assigned end of shift time
Additional tasks assigned by supervisor
Major Responsibilities
Maintain accurate medical records and record maintenance
Perform treatments as directed for animals in the care of HSNT
Perform physical exams on canines, felines, rabbits, hamsters, guinea pigs, birds and other exotic animals
Proper and safe animal handling and restraint
Behavioral evaluations of animals in the care of HSNT
Provide professional, compassionate customer service and care
Proper handling, use, and storage of veterinary supplies, such as, but not limited to, vaccines, testing supplies and medications
Knowledge, Skill, and Abilities Needed to Perform the Essential Functions of this Position
LVT or equivalent preferred but not required
3+ years of experience in a veterinary medical environment
Ability to learn proper intake procedures for canines, felines, rabbits, hamsters, guinea pigs, birds and other species
Knows and understands the differences in diagnostic testing and preventative care given for different age groups for a variety of species
Administration of injections – SQ, IV & IM
Ability to place and maintain intravenous catheters
Ability to administer medications via all routes on a variety of species
Ability to perform and interpret fecal testing
Ability to perform and interpret superficial and deep skin scrape
Ability to use Wood’s lamp to detect ringworm
Ability to accurately age both canines, felines, and various other species
Ability to accurately sex canines, felines and various other species
Ability to identify altered status for males and females for canines, felines, and various other species
Ability to accurately document medical care and maintain accurate and complete medical records
Completion of Fear Free Shelter Program (including bonus courses) or ability to complete within 60 days of hire
Ability to identify a variety of illness and injury
Follow and respect the mission of the Humane Society of North Texas
Ability to meet physical demands including but not limited to using a step stool or ladder to reach top kennels or stooping and crouching to clean bottom kennels
Ability to multi-task in high stress and swift moving environment
Ability to follow directions with attention to detail
Ability to complete tasks and assignments with minimal supervision accurately and in a timely manner
Ability to maintain respectful, positive working relationships with all employees at all times
Proper working knowledge of situational use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
Working knowledge of breeds, diseases, medical conditions, animal handling and behavior
Ability to demonstrate safe proper animal handling and restraint
Ability to represent the Humane Society of North Texas in a professional manner in all situations with the public, volunteers, and staff
Ability to create and sustain positive working relationships within the Humane Society of North Texas, with volunteers, the public, and be a team player
Must be detail oriented and have strong time management skills
Ability to read, write and communicate effectively
Ability to learn and quickly adapt to changes in programs and procedures
Physical Demands
Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
This position requires the ability to stand, walk, sit, and reach with hands and arms, and stooping, kneeling and crouching
This position requires the ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 40 pounds without assistance, up to 80 pounds or more with assistance
Specific vision abilities required for this position include close vision, distant vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to focus
The individual performing this job may be required to work more than 8 hours in a day or 40 hours in a week with overtime paid accordingly
Regular exposure to animal odors, diseases, possible contagious conditions, bites, scratches and moderate noise levels are possible
Additional Information
Ability to pass a background check
Ability to pass drug testing
Competitive benefits packages available for full time staff
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required by the individual. Other duties than those listed.
Humane Society of North Texas is an EEO Employer - M/F/Disability/Protected Veteran
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