Shelter Veterinary Technician: Compassionate Animal Care

Brandywine Valley SPCA; Washington, Malvern (District of Columbia, Chester County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Brandywine Valley SPCA in Washington, DC seeks a licensed Veterinary Technician to support shelter medicine and clinical care. You will perform vaccines, anesthesia monitoring, injections, venipuncture, lab tests, record-keeping in PetPoint, and assist doctors and technicians under supervision.

This role emphasizes safety, humane animal handling, and teamwork in a shelter/hospital setting. Applicants must hold Veterinary Technician Licensure, demonstrate proficiency with veterinary software, and

Qualifications

• Licensed Veterinary Technician with regulatory credentials.
• Experience with shelter or clinical animal care.
• Ability to perform vaccines, injections, venipuncture, and basic diagnostics.

Responsibilities

• Administer vaccines and preventative treatments as directed.
• Assist in spay/neuter surgery; monitor anesthesia.
• Perform injections and administer medications as directed.
• Assist doctors and technicians in medical procedures.
• Maintain patient records in PetPoint and input test results.

Skills

Humane animal handling

Animal care

Communication of medical information

Self-motivated

Education

Veterinary Technician Licensure

Tools

Veterinary software

Job description

Brandywine Valley SPCA in Washington, DC seeks a licensed Veterinary Technician to support shelter medicine and clinical care. You will perform vaccines, anesthesia monitoring, injections, venipuncture, lab tests, record-keeping in PetPoint, and assist doctors and technicians under supervision.

This role emphasizes safety, humane animal handling, and teamwork in a shelter/hospital setting. Applicants must hold Veterinary Technician Licensure, demonstrate proficiency with veterinary software, and