Shelter Veterinary Technician: Medical & Community Care
Humane Rescue Alliance (HRA)
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Job summary
The Humane Rescue Alliance (HRA) seeks a Veterinary Technician to join a dynamic team of medical professionals in Washington, DC. The role provides medical care to shelter and owned animals, including examinations, vaccinations, anesthesia support, and diagnostic testing.
Ideal candidates will have advanced veterinary knowledge, a passion for shelter medicine, and a commitment to humane animal care while collaborating with staff and volunteers in a fast-paced, community-focused environment.
Qualifications
- Advanced knowledge of veterinary medicine and animal care and behavior.
- Shelter medicine experience or strong interest in community animal health.
- Commitment to high-quality care and humane animal treatment.
Responsibilities
- Rotate across medical center, surgery center, and community clinic as assigned.
- Perform intake exams, vaccinations, and routine screenings across species.
- Assist veterinarians with appointments, diagnostics, and treatments.
- Maintain medications, logs, and shel ter population health records.
- Support training of veterinary staff and update patient files.
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Job description
The Humane Rescue Alliance (HRA) seeks a Veterinary Technician to join a dynamic team of medical professionals in Washington, DC. The role provides medical care to shelter and owned animals, including examinations, vaccinations, anesthesia support, and diagnostic testing.
Ideal candidates will have advanced veterinary knowledge, a passion for shelter medicine, and a commitment to humane animal care while collaborating with staff and volunteers in a fast-paced, community-focused environment.
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