(Rescue) Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT)

*Job Title: (Rescue) Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT), *

A high number of candidates may make applications for this position, so make sure to send your CV and application through as soon as possible.

*Reporting to: Rescue Medical Team Manager*

*Hours per week: 40 hours per week (weekend shift availability required)*

*Position Type: Paid, starting at $25-27/hour*

*Position Responsibilities*

Assist and Support - Medical Team

● Appropriate and safe restraint for medical exams

● Obtain medical history and discuss general health recommendations, relay medical

recommendations to foster families

● Fill medications as prescribed by the veterinarian or according to rescue protocols

● Monitor daily task lists

● Light reception duties, Rescue Medical Case Manager and Care Coordinator support

as needed

● General clinic cleaning

● Other duties as assigned by the Rescue Medical Team Manager

*Assist and Support Veterinarian - Surgery*

● Assist veterinarian with pre-surgical exams

● Set up and clean up surgical suite

● Draw up pre-medications and inductions

● Log controlled drugs

● Place IV catheters, intubate patients

● Prepare patients for surgical procedures

● Dental scaling and polishing, including dental radiographs

● Assist in surgery, including administering and monitoring anesthesia

● Clean instruments; wrap and sterilize surgical packs

● Recover and monitor patients post-op

*Provide Treatments*

● Perform SQ, IM, & IV injections

● Obtain blood and urine samples for diagnostic testing

● Obtain and evaluate lab samples for ear cytology, tape prep, urinalysis, etc.

● Administer vaccines

● Perform nail trims, anal gland expressions, and other procedures

● Perform intake exams on newly admitted rescue animals

*Qualifications:*

● Valid Minnesota Veterinary Technician Certification

● 1-2 years of hands on veterinary technician experience, previous rescue or

emergency experience preferred

● Ability to read, understand and follow department and facility procedures and

policies

● Experience handling dogs and cats during medical exams and procedures

● Experience communicating individually and in a team environment

● Experience working with computer applications

● Ability to lift 40-50 pounds daily

*Desired Skills:*

- Team Management, Strategic Thinking, Great Communication, Customer Service,

Collaboration, Networking, Emotional Intelligence, Resilience, Adaptability & Agility. xhqgsiq

*Benefits:*

- Paid Time Off

- Retirement Plan

- Flexible Schedule

- Pet-friendly environment (bring your pet to work)

- Medical and Dental

- Healthy Snack room

- Continuing Education

- Parental Leave

- Employee Discount

- Paid Holidays

*Join Our Pack:*

If you are inspired by our mission, passionate about our values, and eager to make a

difference, we welcome you to apply now to become a part of The Bond Between

community!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 - $27.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:
* 401(k)
* 401(k) matching
* Continuing education credits
* Dental insurance
* Employee discount
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
* Paid parental leave
* Paid time off
* Parental leave
* Retirement plan
* Tuition reimbursement

Work Location: In person