Reg vet tech

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position may supervise volunteers.

Qualifications

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The individual must also possess the ability to manage the emotional aspect of end-of-life services and humane euthanasia, and support staff in high-emotion circumstances. Upon hire, must pass a background check.
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Previous experience proficiently performing dental procedures on dogs and cats, including extractions and sutures is required.
• Registered Veterinary Technician certification from an accredited program is required.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, shelter medical records and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before members of the public, volunteers or employees of organization. Good oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure in emergency situations, deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Knowledge of Chameleon database software or become proficient within the probationary period (first six months from hire date). Basic knowledge, or become proficient with Microsoft Office and computer keyboarding skills, and data entry.
• Ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 50-75 pounds.

Certificates, licenses, registrations

Registered Veterinary Technician License

• Excellent Benefits Package Available
• Medical /Dental /Vision/Life/ Flex Spending
• Sick, Vacation and Holiday pay
• Continued Education Reimbursement
• License Renewal and Uniform Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Retirement plan & employer matching

Available to all employees with pets

• Free vaccines, spay/neuter, microchipping, and two pet adoptions
• Discounted euthanasia services/cremation, bloodwork, urinalysis, prescription food, and discounts at our retail stores.

For more information about our available job opportunities and how to apply, please visit our website at www.phs-spca.org/careers [http://www.phs-spca.org/careers]

The Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA is an equal opportunity employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. EOE/M/F/D/V/SO