Intake Veterinary Technician — No-Kill Shelter Impact

Love Energy Savings; Naples (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical / dental / vision insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Veterinary discounts

Job summary

Patty Baker Humane Society Naples (PBHSN) seeks a dedicated Intake Veterinary Technician to join our medical team serving shelter animals. This full-time position requires 40 hours per week with at least one weekend day (likely Saturday).

The ideal candidate has 1+ year as a veterinary technician or assistant, ability to restrain animals calmly, and experience with medications and record-keeping. Proficiency with ShelterLuv is a plus; bilingual abilities are a bonus.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year employment as a veterinary technician or veterinary assistant.
• An Associate's Degree from an accredited vet tech program may be substituted for paid experience.

Responsibilities

• Support Intake medical team in direct care of incoming and current shelter animals.
• Restrain animals safely in a low-stress manner.
• Administer oral medications.
• Maintain accurate medical records for shelter animals.
• Experience with neonate kittens and puppies is preferred
• Experience with injections and venipuncture is preferred
• Discuss medical needs with adopters and fosters

Skills

Animal handling

Teamwork

English fluency

Medical record keeping

Medication administration

Lift up to 50 lbs

Spanish or Haitian Creole (preferred)

Education

Associate's Degree in veterinary technology (or substitution)

Tools

ShelterLuv (preferred)

Veterinary instruments

Job description

Patty Baker Humane Society Naples (PBHSN) seeks a dedicated Intake Veterinary Technician to join our medical team serving shelter animals. This full-time position requires 40 hours per week with at least one weekend day (likely Saturday).

The ideal candidate has 1+ year as a veterinary technician or assistant, ability to restrain animals calmly, and experience with medications and record-keeping. Proficiency with ShelterLuv is a plus; bilingual abilities are a bonus.