Certified Veterinary Technician

Wildlife Rehabilitation Center of Minnesota; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the Wildlife Rehabilitation Center of Minnesota as a Certified Veterinary Technician and be part of a dedicated team providing medical care and rehabilitation to injured wildlife. The role requires 3 years of CVT experience and offers a competitive salary with great benefits, including full health insurance and paid vacation. CVTs will be active in a fully equipped veterinary hospital and responsible for various medical procedures.

Benefits

Full employer-paid health insurance including dental plan

403b plan with employer contribution

10 days vacation after initial 90 days

Qualifications

• 3 years of professional CVT experience.
• Must obtain certification in MN within 3 months.
• Rabies vaccine required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the treatment and rehabilitation of injured wildlife.
• Administer medications and treatments to patients.
• Perform diagnostics and maintain patient records.

Skills

Knowledge of proper restraint/handling of animals

Ability to perform various diagnostics

Teamwork and cooperation

Education

Veterinary Technician Certification

Job description

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Certified Veterinary Technicians (CVTs) assist in the treatment and rehabilitation of injured, orphaned, or sick wild animals. They perform a variety of veterinary medical care and support services; provide necessary guidance to volunteers and interns; properly manage and adhere to all WRC medical, safety and training procedures; and maintain high quality standards in medical care, facility maintenance and record keeping.

The position is part of our medical team of four full-time veterinarians, three certified veterinary technicians, and three veterinary technician assistants in a fully equipped veterinary hospital including: digital radiology, ultrasound, in-house laboratory (including teaching microscope), a surgical suite, XRF lead detection, and critical care capabilities.

WRC is open seven days a week, 365 days a year, has a full-time staff of approximately 30, and relies on the efforts of more than 600 volunteers. greatly

Details & Requirements

• Professional CVT experience of three years
• Position is dependent on obtaining a veterinary technician certification in the state of MN within 3 months of starting employment.
• Rabies pre-exposure vaccine series and titer are required before starting.

CVTs must

• be capable of lifting 30 lbs from the floor
• be able to be on their feet for 10 hours at a time
• be able to work on the floor o be able to work in varying weather conditions
• maintain the wild nature of patients by following WRC policies and procedures
• treat everyone with respect

Scheduling

• CVTs will work an average of 40 hours per week for the year. Hours may be less during the winter and more during summer peak season
• Supervisor will create schedule and adjust as needed
• CVTs must coordinate amongst their co-CVTs for coverage to ensure there are 1-3 vet techs at the Roseville location at all times, depending on the workload
• Due to operating 365 days a year, evenings, weekends, and holidays will be part of scheduling process (holiday pay for specific holidays)
• Prepare and administer medications/treatments to all adult patients and any complicated nursery patients
• Set up patient caging, adjust husbandry, and prepare patient diets
• Perform diagnostics such as radiographs, manual CBCs, operate bloodwork machines, cytology, parasitology, culture/sensitivity, gram stain, urinalysis, etc.
• Prep for surgeries and monitor anesthesia for patients undergoing diagnostics or procedures
• Maintain proper record keeping
• Respond appropriately and promptly to emergency protocols
• Assist in training volunteers and students, attend regular staff meetings and other meetings as requested
• Maintain a clean, organized treatment area and ensure an adequate level of hospital and laboratory supplies
• Follow and enforce all WRC policies and protocols
• Continually learn about our diverse patient population and be able to adapt procedures and protocols to support both population-based and individualized medicine in a high volume setting

Selection Criteria

• Ability to project a positive attitude toward co-workers, supervisor, volunteers and the public.
• Ability to act decisively while remaining calm and compassionate in sometimes stressful situations.
• Ability to work well with other people and as a member of a team.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and complete them in an efficient manner.
• Knowledge of proper restraint/handling of animals as well as ability to perform various diagnostics.
• Experienced as a certified veterinary technician.
• Experience with wildlife preferred but not required.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule.

Compensation

• Salaried at $43,700, commensurate on experience
• Full employer-paid health insurance including a dental plan (employee premium paid by employer)
• 403b plan (3% employer contribution)
• 10 days vacation available after initial 90 day period. PTO/ESST and vacation days accrual determined by hours worked annually and years of service

To Apply

Cover letter, resume and list of 3 references with contact information are required. See https://wrcmn.org/careers/14/View-employment-opportunities-at-WRC for how to submit application.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Veterinary Services

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