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Shelter Medicine

Columbus Humane
Hilliard, OH

Job Description

Job Title: Registered Veterinary Technician
Department: Veterinary Services
Reports To: Supervised by Veterinary Services Manager in partnership with veterinarians, supervises assigned volunteers
Classification: Full time, hourly, non-exempt, non-seasonal

SUMMARY
Primary technician for Columbus Humane’s veterinary medical and surgical department. Provides support to Staff Veterinarians and Cruelty Investigations Department as necessary to ensure high quality of veterinary services for animals in Columbus Humane’s care.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Primary responsibility for assisting with surgery, dentistry, and preventative medical care for resident animals as well as those served through Columbus Humane’s foster care program including diagnostics. Includes conducting assessments of overall animal health in consideration of adoption and placement.
  • Assist with emergency medicine, particularly as related to animals served through Cruelty Investigations Department including assisting Cruelty Investigation Officers in the field as needed.
  • Works extensively with The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine faculty and students.
  • Monitors and reports changes or concerns in animal health or behavior to Staff Veterinarians, and/or Animal Care Manager as necessary.
  • Cleans, sanitizes and disinfects animal living environments as necessary.
  • Follows proper safety protocols for people and animals and sets a high standard for quality animal handling.
  • Administers vaccinations and treatments for healthy, sick, and injured animals as necessary.
  • Assists the Animal Care Manager in supervising volunteers in order to maintain a clean, safe work environment and the humane treatment of animals.
  • Participates in the process of euthanasia including candidate selection and implementation as necessary.
  • Actively supports staff and volunteers and promotes the development of skills related to the advancement of our goals and mission. Represents Columbus Humane in a professional and courteous manner at all times. Provides quality service to customers, volunteers, and staff recognizing their individual contribution to the success of our organization.
  • Assists with pharmaceutical inventory management, monitoring, ordering, and control as necessary.
  • Performs other duties and special projects as assigned by the Veterinary Services Manager.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES N/A.

QUALIFICATIONS
Must be a registered Veterinary Technician with demonstrated experience in animal care and handling. No allergies to animals.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Must be a registered Veterinary Technician with demonstrated experience in animal care and handling. Experience with Microsoft Office and PetPoint software a plus.

LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from clients, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations such as drug calculations and dilutions. Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems.

REASONING ABILITY
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Must possess a valid Ohio Driver’s License and insurable driving record. Must possess a current and valid Ohio Registered Veterinary Technician License.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds with reasonable accommodation. Position includes frequent bending and stretching as well as standing for long periods of time.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work is performed in a normal shelter setting including exposure to hazardous chemicals and potential of exposure to parasites and infectious diseases that can be carried and transmitted by animals. Subject to Position Description Page 3 of 3 animal bites and scratches while handling animals of questionable temperament. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds with reasonable accommodation. Position includes frequent bending and stretching as well as standing for long periods of time.

Contact Email
ldebney@columbushumane.org​
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​Posted 3/2/2021

Oncology

Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Hospital
South Deerfield, MA

Job Description

We are seeking a veterinary technician for our oncology department at our growing 24/7 emergency and specialty hospital. We serve the Western Massachusetts, Northern Connecticut and Southern Vermont and New Hampshire referring veterinary community and pet owners.
  • 4 day work week
  • Paid shoe stipend!
  • Employee pet discount and immediate family member discount!
  • Generous continuing education stipend and paid time-off!
  • Extremely competitive benefits (Blue Cross Blue Shield Heath and Dental). Employer funded HRA! Dental, short term/long term disability and life insurance 100% employer funded! FSA available! 401k available!
  • Moving stipend available for the right candidate!
  • Use your skills and develop new ones!
  • Work in an environment where skill set growth is encouraged and supported!

Our state-of-the-art facility provides 24-hour emergency services as well as three boarded specialty services. We offer advanced imaging (CT/Fluoroscopy), digital radiography, ultrasonography, endoscopy, ventilators, complete in-house lab, wireless telemetry, full in-hospital blood services and more. Qualified candidates must be licensed, committed to continuous learning and must have effective communication skills. Having your VTS, or having an interest in achieving this, would be beneficial. Applicants should also have experience with safe handling and administration of chemotherapy. Prior oncology experience is preferred, as is the desire to provide exceptional care to patients and clients. And on your days off, you can enjoy scenic Pioneer Valley, with access to outdoor recreation, dining, and cultural opportunities or take a quick trip into Boston or NYC! We offer a very competitive benefits package including 401k, CE, health and dental insurance, life insurance, and disability insurance. Generous CE stipend and paid CE time off provided. Moving stipend may be available for the right candidate.

Please email Hanna Johnson at the email below.  

Contact Email
hjohnson@veshdeerfield.com​​
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​Posted 3/2/2021

Oncology

Animal Cancer Care and Research Center at Virginia Tech
Roanoke, VA

Job Description

Virginia Tech's Animal Cancer Care and Research Center offers comprehensive, integrated services, including medical, surgical, and radiation oncology, for dogs and cats. The center is a state-of-the-art clinical and research facility representing hope for a brighter future in cancer care, and is located in the Virginia Tech Carilion Biomedical Research Addition in Roanoke, Virginia.

Illustrative of the college's commitment to working across disciplines to achieve optimal health for people, animals, and the environment, the center is a vital part of the Virginia Tech Carilion (VTC) Health Sciences Campus, adjacent to the VTC School of Medicine.

The new center, which accommodated the relocation and expansion of the oncology service from the college's Veterinary Teaching Hospital in Blacksburg, capitalizes on a strikingly rare opportunity to integrate researchers investigating human and veterinary biomedical interests that seek to advance cancer treatment in pets and people alike.

The Animal Cancer Center is hiring Licensed Veterinary Technicians to fill our Patient Care technician positions, as well as qualified, non-licensed candidates to fill our Veterinary Care Assistant positions. We have both full and part-time openings available. All positions are considered essential and may be required to report to work in emergency an authorized closing situations, as well as after-hours and weekend shifts.

For more information on these positions, please visit www.jobs.vt.edu. To apply, filter search results for jobs in the Roanoke area. Multiple job postings are available. For more information, please contact Deborah Akers, Practice Manager, at dsakers@vt.edu.

Contact Email
dsakers@vt.edu​
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​Posted 2/2/2021

Oncology - $2,500 signing bonus available

Crown Veterinary Specialists
Lebanon, NJ

Job Description

Are you looking to join a team that shares your passion for optimal patient care? Do you enjoy an environment that focuses on your educational development? Do you want to be part of a “work family” that is fun and emotionally supportive? Are you looking for support to become a VTS? If you answered yes, then Crown Veterinary Specialists is the place for you!

Crown Veterinary Specialists and Associates is a privately owned, premiere emergency and specialty hospital. Our location Hunterdon County, New Jersey is ideal to those that enjoy nature and a vicinity that is close to NYC and Philadelphia. In joining our team, you will work alongside several board certified veterinarians in our well-equipped, modern facility which offers 24 hour emergency and critical care as well as surgery, dermatology, cardiology, ophthalmology, oncology, pain management, alternative medicine and rehabilitative therapy for our patients.

We are seeking experienced full time and part time technicians for swing and overnights in the ICU and ER. We also have openings in Surgery and Oncology. If you enjoy providing high quality patient care, consider joining the talented team at Crown Veterinary Specialists. We offer a competitive salary and excellent benefits including medical, dental and vision plans, Aflac, 2nd shift pay differential, 401k, company provided scrubs, paid time off / holidays and allowance for continuing education. In addition, we strive for everyone to maintain a healthy work/life balance. Our “family” atmosphere results in a bonded group with minimal team turnover.

LVT / CVT / VTS, the ability to self-motivate and previous ER, Surgery and ICU experience will be given priority.

Please visit the career section of our website: crownvet.com to fill out an application. Resumes and cover letters can be emailed to:

Jessica Kerr BA, CVT, VTS (ECC), Crown Veterinary Specialists Staff Education and Support Specialist at Jkerr@crownvet.com

In this position, you are expected to be able to do the following:
  • Advocate for your patients
  • Proper restraint
  • Venipuncture
  • Placing IV catheters
  • Taking digital xrays
  • Intubation
  • Drug calculations
  • Monitoring anesthesia
  • Pre and post -surgical care
  • Medicating patients
  • Performing lab work
  • Triage for emergency patients
  • Hospital maintenance duties
  • Educating clients

Contact Email
Jkerr@crownvet.com
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​Posted 1/21/2021

Small Animal Anesthesia

VCA Sacramento Veterinary Referral Center
Sacramento, CA

Job Description

Calling on CA registered veterinary technicians for the Anesthesia Service at VCA Sacramento Veterinary Referral Center!

The goal of this new service is to provide dedicated anesthetic management of patients for any department requesting support. We are seeking technicians who enjoy challenging and engaging anesthesia cases, have a desire to further their knowledge in the field, and are committed to acting as a team player. Those interested in pursuing a VTS in anesthesia/analgesia will be fully supported, as they will be working directly with a board-certified anesthesiologist and credentialed VTS (Anesthesia/Analgesia) technician.

Candidates should be able to demonstrate the following:
  • Complete pre-operative anesthesia planning
  • Ability to calculate drug dosages and administer pre-/induction medications
  • Appropriately intubate and secure the airway
  • Maintenance of an appropriate level of sedation or anesthesia with injectable or inhalant anesthetics
  • Display competency in venous catheterization and patient instrumentation
  • Display ability to learn arterial catheterization
  • Display knowledge of mechanical ventilator function and demonstrates ability to use ventilators of various types when appropriate
  • Display ability to perform safe practice of locoregional anesthesia techniques
  • Ability to calculate and deliver constant rate infusions
  • Ability to interpret physiological parameters (heart rate, respiratory rate, end-tidal/inspired CO2, pulse oximetry, blood pressure, body temperature, basic ECG tracings) and decide if intervention is needed for correction. Must be able to communicate with supervising anesthesiologist or veterinarian if parameters are severely abnormal and require intensive intervention
  • Ability to perform basic recovery procedures (extubation, vital parameter monitoring) and to recognize when other interventions are required, such administration of sedation/analgesia, administration of supplemental oxygen, and re-intubation
  • Ability to assess pain and perform post-operative pain scoring
  • Ability to perform basic and advanced life support under the supervision of a veterinarian during a CPR event
  • Ability to anesthetize at least ASA Physical Status Class III
  • Perform procedural checks and routine cleaning of equipment and reports malfunctions
  • Willing to work after-hours/on-call shifts.

Why You Should Consider Us
At VCA, your passion for medicine and compassion for pets and people is matched with a commitment to your professional growth.
  • You will enjoy exposure to a diverse and stimulating caseload, employ the most advanced imaging and monitoring tools, and tap into the expertise of more than 4,500+ doctors, including 600+ boarded specialists.
  • You will sharpen your skills—and even learn some new techniques—and explore career options that only VCA can offer, such as continuing education, transfer, specialization, and leadership opportunities.

If interested in this opportunity, please apply online.

​You will be taken to the job description on VCAJobs.com, where you can learn more and apply.

Contact Email
Chris.Findlay@vca.com
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​Posted 1/8/2021

Small Animal Internal Medicine

Austin Veterinary Emergency and Specialty
Austin, TX

Job Description

Are you looking for a way to recharge your veterinary technician career? Are you energetic, enthusiastic about patient care with a passion for high quality medicine? We invite you to join our team!

We take pride in not only delivering world-class medicine so our patients have the best possibly results and experience, but that our staff feels prepared to provide the best possible service we can.

Austin Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Center (AVES) is seeking a skilled veterinary technician to join our Internal Medicine Department. The successful candidate will work with a board-certified Veterinary Internist and other specialists and patient care personnel who provide excellent client service and the highest standard of patient care. Applicants should be enthusiastic, eager to learn, and have excellent multitasking abilities. Applicants should have exemplary communication skills with both colleagues and clients. The applicant's skill set should include (but not be limited to) intravenous catheter placement, venipuncture, anesthesia monitoring, drug dose calculation, and a strong interest in internal medicine.

Candidates who are graduates of an AVMA approved Veterinary Technology Programs with LVT status are greatly desired. Must have at least 2 years of veterinary patient handling experienced, preferably with a veterinary specialty hospital or veterinary emergency hospital.

Benefits at Austin Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Center (AVES) include: Health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, short-and long-term disability, paid holidays, paid vacation, sick leave and 401K plan (including company matching.) Salary is competitive and directly related to experience.

AVES Internal Medicine department co-manages patients with our other specialty services including Neurology, Oncology, Emergency and Critical Care, Surgery, Dentistry & Oral Surgery, Diagnostic Imaging, Cardiology, and Rehabilitation & Fitness. The Internal Medicine technicians help support AVES’s goals of providing 24/7/365 services to the veterinary community by contributing to on-call services, holiday coverage, and occasional coverage in other departments.

​Please send resumes to vicky.brister@austinvets.com

Contact Email
vicky.brister@austinvets.com​
​
​Posted 12/17/2020

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