***JOB OPENING*** Rabun Paws 4 Life is seeking the following: Veterinary Technician Rabun Paws 4 Life – Tiger, GA Rabun Paws 4 Life has a position open for a Veterinary Technician. Must have 2+ years of prior experience working in a veterinary clinic or animal shelter. Position interacts with shelter director, adoption coordinator, animal care techs/kennel cleaners, vets and the public surrendering animals. It is fast-paced and can be a little hectic when multiple urgent things occur simultaneously. We are seeking a candidate that can go with the flow and be flexible. Rabun Paws 4 Life does not put animals down for space or time ever. Major Responsibilities of the position would include: • Ensuring that animals arriving at the shelter receive a thorough initial exam and that vaccination protocols are followed consistently. • Daily, thorough cleaning of medical office, screening/intake room and occasional assistance with cleaning of cages in other areas. • Monitoring the health of the animals upon arrival and alerting the veterinarian of any urgent care needs. • Assisting with medicating animals in the shelter as directed. • Assisting with euthanasia as needed for suffering or vicious animals. • Creating and maintaining detailed computer records for each animal that is handled. • Prepping animals for spay/neuter or assisting the Vet in surgical procedures as needed. • Reviewing charts to see what animals need daily related to their care and movement through the adoption system. • Treating all animals humanely, properly, and with compassion at all times, regardless of the situation or circumstance. • Stocking supplies and sorting donations. • Performing fecals, doing UAs, drawing blood, administering vaccines, inserting microchips, restraining animals. Specific Job Skills: • Must have 2+ years of prior experience working in a veterinary clinic or animal shelter. • Experience in caring for and handling animals in a safe, effective and humane manner, cats as well as large and possibly untrained dogs. • Familiarity with symptoms of diseases common to dogs and cats. • Comfortable with web-based programs, knowledge of Petpoint a plus. • Knowledge of preventive, diagnostic and therapeutic veterinary treatment of domestic animals. • Strong animal handling skills and knowledge of animal behavior. • Good interpersonal, communication, and time management skills essential. • Affection for animals, concern for their welfare, and a willingness to accommodate animals in the work place. • Ability and initiative, working with minimal supervision and direction. • Able to work in the busy, demanding environment of a shelter. • Ability to read, write and understand English required. • Ability to identify problems or patient conditions (medical and behavioral) that need to be brought to the attention of the immediate supervisor or the veterinary technician. • Treat people and animals with respect; contribute to effective teamwork; and, foster public relations beneficial to the shelter and its programs. • Familiarity with animals, knowledge of animal behavior or experience volunteering or working with a rescue group, humane society, foster care involvement or other animal welfare agency are a plus. • Knowledge of fractious animals are how to properly handle them. • Ability to treat with proper phlebotomy skills. Position is full-time. Pay rate depending on experience. This position will require weekend hours. A background check and drug test will be required of selected candidate. Details on our shelter available at rabunpaws4life. Please e-mail resumes along with cover letter to Chris at directorp4l@hotmail. No phone calls please.
Posted on: Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:44:52 +0000
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