Lead Shelter Medicine Vet Tech - Training & Impact

Automatic Data Processing, Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

LifeLine Animal Project in Atlanta, GA is seeking a Lead Shelter Medicine Veterinary Assistant to support the Clinic Manager in health checks, surgeries, and medication administration for shelter animals. The role also provides leadership to the Shelter Medicine team and serves as a resource and example for staff.

Responsibilities include directing technicians, ensuring regulatory compliance, managing scheduling, training, and maintaining high standards of care while fostering compassionate

Qualifications

• Education equivalent to two years of college (pre-veterinary curriculum) or technical school preferred.
• At least three years’ recent experience in veterinary practice or medical environment, with increasing responsibilities.
• Preferred: Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT).
• Preferred: Five years’ recent experience in a veterinary practice, with increasing responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Direct and assist vet assistants and keep them on task in their performance of technical and client-education duties.
• Recognize non-routine or unusual situations and communicate them to the Clinic Manager, along with recommended solutions in an effort to save lives.
• Ensure that client call-backs are completed as directed.
• Explain the nature of and basis for hospital personnel policies and procedures to clients and technical staff when necessary.
• Maintain knowledge of federal and state animal-health laws and regulations, including OSHA. Ensure that the hospital and its employees are in compliance with regulations.
• Take responsibility to inform the Clinic Manager of any regulatory issues.
• Make recommendations to the Clinic Manager concerning personnel matters. Discuss disciplinary actions needed with the Clinic Manager and assist with follow-through with compassion.
• Provide input on employee performance.
• Provide fair and impartial treatment to each employee with regard to scheduling, coaching, and discipline.
• Direct on-the-job training of technical staff.
• Courageously resolve informal employee complaints and mediates interpersonal problems amongst the technical staff along with the practice manager.
• Serve as liaison between staff and management.
• Give prompt attention to requests for meetings, repairs, and supplies.
• Provide excellent customer service to all clients and visitors.
• Greet clients and their pets. Gather medical history and information prior to examination and treatment.
• Communicate discharge instructions and information to pet owners. Answer questions to ensure that owners have all information needed to care for their pet.
• Examine animals for diseases, parasites, injuries and other afflictions.
• Assist the veterinarian with diagnostic exams and medical procedures.
• Collect blood, urine, and stool samples as needed.
• Prepare animals for surgery. Monitor health during surgery and recovery.
• Under Veterinary supervision, administer vaccinations and medications for animals in the shelter.
• Perform basic first aid on injured animals.
• Exhibit exceptional stewardship by maintaining cleanliness and orderliness of medication and medical equipment.
• Clean instruments and surfaces. Wrap packs.
• Clean recovery and other cages in the clinic area. Clean crates if needed.
• Data entry of medical information, procedures, and notes.
• Help strengthen and build a community of animal welfare advocates by supporting and engaging the volunteers who aid the clinic teams.
• Ensure efficient operations and exceptional customer service to all visitors, while respecting, embracing, and celebrating the diversity of individuals.
• Continue education by participating in LifeLine’s 40-hour annual training requirement.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Job description

LifeLine Animal Project in Atlanta, GA is seeking a Lead Shelter Medicine Veterinary Assistant to support the Clinic Manager in health checks, surgeries, and medication administration for shelter animals. The role also provides leadership to the Shelter Medicine team and serves as a resource and example for staff.

Responsibilities include directing technicians, ensuring regulatory compliance, managing scheduling, training, and maintaining high standards of care while fostering compassionate