Veterinary Technician - Shelter & Spay/Neuter Clinic

PAWS - Progressive Animal Welfare Society; Lynnwood (WA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

PAWS - Progressive Animal Welfare Society is seeking staff to support the Spay/Neuter Clinic and shelter operations. Responsibilities include scheduling surgeries, assisting veterinarians, maintaining records, and providing patient care in a fast-paced environment.

Qualified candidates will have shelter or clinic experience, ability to lift 40 lbs, and familiarity with imaging and lab work. This role involves direct animal care and collaboration with veterinarians and support staff.

Qualifications

• Experience in shelter or veterinary clinic preferred.
• Must be able to lift 40 pounds.
• Familiarity with radiographs, lab work and clinical procedures is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily activities of PAWS' Spay/Neuter Clinic, including scheduling surgeries and processing lab work.
• Assist veterinarians during surgeries and monitor animals before, during, and after procedures.
• Provide information to the public about animal care and shelter operations.
• Maintain clinic cleanliness and sanitation; ensure equipment is in good working order.
• Under management, euthanizes animals per policies using sodium pentobarbital.
• Maintain records in the shelter database; complete paperwork and logs.
• Administer immunizations, medications, and treatments as prescribed by a veterinarian.
• Support veterinary staff with restraint, sample collection, imaging, and anesthesia as needed.
• Handle procurement of pharmaceuticals and inventory; manage supplies.
• Maintain patient records and ensure accuracy of logs including controlled substances.

Skills

Surgical assistance

Lab procedures

Record keeping

Animal care

Tools

Petpoint database

Job description

PAWS - Progressive Animal Welfare Society is seeking staff to support the Spay/Neuter Clinic and shelter operations. Responsibilities include scheduling surgeries, assisting veterinarians, maintaining records, and providing patient care in a fast-paced environment.

Qualified candidates will have shelter or clinic experience, ability to lift 40 lbs, and familiarity with imaging and lab work. This role involves direct animal care and collaboration with veterinarians and support staff.