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Veterinary Technician Jobs in Gwinn, MI at Upper Peninsula Animal Welfare Shelter
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Job Title: Veterinary Technician
Status: Full Time
Wage: $17-$22/hour
POSITION SUMMARY: The Veterinary Technician position is responsible for the oversight and coordination of veterinary care for all animals at the UPAWS shelter, including managing of the UPAWS veterinary center.
EDUCATIONAL AND QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Licensed Veterinary Technician in the State of Michigan or a minimum of two years experience as a Veterinary Assistant required. Experience in an animal shelter or animal welfare setting is preferred. Basic communication and interpersonal skills in handling interactions with staff and visitors. Ability to read, write, understand, and follow written and verbal instructions. Ability to follow safety procedures to avoid creation of hazards and contamination of oneself, staff and visitors. Possess a valid driver’s license and be deemed an acceptable risk by the insurance carrier.
ADDITIONAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Practical knowledge of animal welfare program systems and practices. Must possess care and compassion towards animals and excellent animal handling skills, knowledge of standard medical veterinary equipment, ability to perform job duties and follow directions with minimal supervision, ability to handle multiple unrelated tasks simultaneously, tolerance for high level of noise and odors, ability to work as a part of team and work with diverse groups of people.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES include the following; other related duties may be assigned by the Shelter Manger:
Perform intake/exit exams which includes administering injections, performing venipuncture, taking vital signs of an animal and properly restraining animals (including fractious, nervous and overwhelmed animals).
Responsible for the care and treatment of animals at UPAWS (including those animals placed in foster care) including administering medication, scheduling veterinary exams, transporting animals to vet appointments, monitoring animal’s health daily and working one-on-one with the veterinarians to develop a health plan for each animal.
Responsible for ordering medications, medical equipment, and medical supplies.
Responsible for reviewing, vouchering (within Pet Point) and submitting for payment veterinary provider bills/invoices and invoices for medical supplies.
Prepare and maintain medical records for all animals within the shelter. Ensure appropriate documentation is on file for abuse/neglect situations, including photographs.
Perform laboratory and routine procedures such as urinalysis, fecal exams, ear cytology, nail trims, microchip injections, anal gland expression, remove sutures and ear cleanings.
Provide basic education to adopters on animal care, nutrition and special medical conditions requiring additional care.
Oversee and manage the operation of the UPAWS veterinary center.
Maintain confidentiality of shelter records and information.
Ensure compliance and adherence to all UPAWS policies and procedures and applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations, including safety guidelines in place to safeguard staff, animals, facilities and UPAWS reputation.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.00 – $22.00 per hour
Benefits:
Dental insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
Title: Veterinary Technician
Company: Upper Peninsula Animal Welfare Shelter
Location: Gwinn, MI
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