Veterinary Tech - Briarcliff Manor, United States - SPCA Westchester

SPCA Westchester

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Briarcliff Manor, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

The Veterinary Technician is responsible for the care of clinic animals and assists the Veterinarian in their duties.

Job Classification:
Full-Time, four 10-hour days

Direct Supervisor:
Clinic Manager and Medical Director

Duties:

Order and maintain medical supplies.
Assist with clinic reception desk.
Conduct fecal exams and routine parasite control.
Clean and disinfect clinic cages.
Medicate and vaccinate animals as needed.
Perform routine lab tests and cytologies.
Assist the veterinarian as required in surgeries, treatments, postoperative care.
Recordkeeping, drug logs.
Calculate drug dosages, administer sedatives IV and intubate, and place catheters.
Physical, mechanical, or chemical restraint of animals for treatment.
Care and feeding of sick, quarantined, and client animals.
Other animal technician duties as required.

Qualifications:

NYS Veterinarian Technician License
23 years of relevant experience required
Strong working knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques of the veterinary technician field.
Strong knowledge of anesthesia inductions, monitoring, and recovery.
Good oral and written communication skills.
Positive team attitude and the ability to work effectively with the public and staff.
Ability to relate to and care for all types of animals according to accepted animal care practices.

Salary:
$24-$28 Salary commensurate with experience.

Benefits:

Paid Time Off
Health, Dental, Vision Benefits
401K
Supplemental Benefits
Discounted Pet Care

About us:

SPCA Westchester is a no-kill, 501(c)3 not-for-profit animal welfare organization dedicated to saving homeless, abused and abandoned animals and to protecting animals from cruelty and neglect through education and enforcement of humane laws.