Vet Assistant IIl

Sfhumanesociety; Santa Fe (NM); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

SFAS is seeking a veterinary technician/assistant to support veterinarians in medical and surgical treatments, handle intake and data entry, and educate the public on animal health. You will assist with radiographs, vaccinations, and maintaining clinic and kennels cleanliness, with 10–20% time supporting the Medical Director in scheduling and process improvements.

Experience as a veterinary technician/assistant is required; high-volume clinic and shelter experience is preferred, with LVT/RTV/CVT

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication with customers, staff, and patrons.
• Excellent computer proficiency; Chameleon experience a plus.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines with a positive attitude.
• Sense of urgency, attention to detail, and flexibility.
• Ability to work independently and complete tasks per instructions.
• Flexible scheduling to meet clinic needs.
• Spanish speaking ability a plus, but not required.
• Previous veterinary medical technician/assistant of four years duration required.
• Experience in a high volume clinic and shelter preferred.
• LVT/RTV/CVT a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians in medical and surgical treatment of animals.
• Intake animals and enter data into the shelter system following proper protocols.
• Educate the public on animal health while demonstrating SFAS policies.
• Ensure humane care and keep the clinic and kennels clean.
• Assist with intake, surgery, laboratory diagnostics, radiographs, animal restraint, vaccinations, and keeping the clinic and kennels clean.
• 10-20% of time assisting Medical Director with staff scheduling, inventory control, drafting & updating processes, and corrective actions for employees.

Skills

Communication skills

Computer proficiency

Chameleon experience

Work under pressure

Attention to detail

Flexible scheduling

Independent work

Spanish speaking (a plus)

Veterinary tech experience (4 years)

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Chameleon software

Job description

Description

Help the veterinarians in the medical and surgical treatment of animals. Intake animals & enter the shelter system following proper protocols of handling and computer data entry. Educate the public on animal health while demonstrating SFAS policies. Ensure the most humane care possible is provided to all animals brought to the shelter. Promote the shelter whenever possible. Help the veterinarians in the aspects of intake, surgery, laboratory diagnostics, radiographs, animal restraint, vaccinations, and keeping the clinic and kennels clean. 10-20% of time helping Medical Director with staff scheduling, inventory control, drafting & updating processes, and corrective actions for employees.

Requirements

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers/staff/patrons.


• Excellent computer proficiency. Chameleon experience a plus.


• Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary communication.


• Sense of urgency, attention to detail, and flexibility are required.


• Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices.


• Abilityto have flexible scheduling to meet the needs of the clinic.


• High school diploma or GED required.


• Previous veterinary medical technician/assistant of four years duration required.


• Previous experience in a high volume clinic AND shelter preferred.


• LVT/RTV/CVT a plus.


• Spanish speaking ability a plus, but not required