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About Us:
We love pets, but they aren’t the best arbiters for their own cause. Don’t worry, they’re not offended by that. They give us endless love, compassion, loyalty and cuddles. It’s our end of the bargain to give them food, shelter, protection and endless tummy rubs. That’s why it’s our mission to put pets in homes and keep them there - because all pets are meant to be with good people.
We are not your ordinary non-profit. We prefer to think of ourselves as an innovative and mission-driven social enterprise. If you can’t tell by now - we like to think outside of the box. And if you do too, we’ll probably be a great match. We are just regular people that have an extreme passion for pets and an idea to change the world for them. As a Vet Tech, you'll be responsible for the highest quality of care possible for patients pre and post spay/neuter surgery and for the wellness of all the animals in our care.
Requirements
Supervise and Operations:
Train and supervise staff in performing physical assessments, flow and monitoring of surgery patients and basic medical procedures
Along with the Animal Care Manager, develop policies and procedures to ensure efficient and effective operations and ensure their implementation and monitoring over time
Supervise spay/neuter surgeries (on average) 50 dogs and cats per week that are done through a 3rd party mobile unit. This includes the pre-operative, operative, and recovery process
Assist in overseeing care of animals and staff at multiple locations in LA county
Actively support staff; promote the development of skills related to the advancement of our goals and mission
Provide quality service to patients, volunteers, and staff, recognizing their individual contributions to the success of our organization
Maintain medical inventory and supplies
Develop policies and procedures to ensure efficient and effective operations and ensure their implementation and monitoring over time
Ensure compliance with DEA requirements
Supervise medical aspects of prepping animals for transport
Triage all patients as they are checked in. Report health concerns to Animal Care Manager and or veterinarian
Provide excellent patient care
Assist veterinarians in procedures
Maintain all necessary drug logs and patient records
Stay current in knowledge of emergency drugs and protocol
Perform basic lab tests using in house equipment (eg centrifuge)
Administer animal vaccinations, tests, medications and treatments as directed
Other duties as assigned
The ideal candidate would meet the following requirements:
Be experienced with basic veterinary medical concepts including but not limited to vaccine protocols, diseases management, anesthetic risks and euthanasia
Experience with overseeing a high volume of sick animals (eg - 30 ringworm kittens, UTI, giardia, etc.)
Able to communicate, in a professional manner, basic veterinary concepts to staff and be able to repeat information relayed by a veterinarian
Know animal behavior (for example: be able to identify aggressive or fearful behavior)
Be proficient at animal restraint for various procedures
Be available for emergency situations related to the care of an animal
Experience with performing basic lab tests
Possess an acceptable degree of dexterity in hands and fingers
Must have good vision including peripheral vision, fine detail, distance, depth perception
Ability to stand for long periods of time while performing work requiring concentration and manual dexterity
Lifting animals of all sizes, bending, stooping and walking on a daily basis"
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