Classifieds - Vet Techs and Other Staff

 

Veterinary Technician - West Windsor, VT

Lucy Mackenzie Humane Society is seeking a full-time experienced technician/nurse to join our team!  This position will report directly to the shelter veterinarian, and will work closely with the veterinarian, management, and support staff to monitor and address medical care of the animals while they are housed in the shelter. Candidates must have experience assisting with surgeries and safe animal handling for medical exams.  A good understanding of infectious disease and preventative care in a “herd health” shelter environment is desirable.

Key Responsibilities

  • Act as a liaison between management, veterinarian and shelter staff regarding medical care
  • Perform daily rounds to check charts and visually assess animals and address concerns
  • Triage and vaccinate all intake animals
  • Use a microscope to perform in-house urinalysis and fecal flotation
  • Medicate animals daily
  • Assist with surgeries, including administration of injectable anesthetics, intubation and monitoring of anesthesia under the supervision of the veterinarian
  • Awareness of cat and dog normal ranges for anesthesia monitoring, and to be able to immediately identify abnormal
  • Clean and maintain intake area, examination room and surgical suite
  • Maintain accurate charts, including medical summaries for adoptable animals
  • Consult with potential adopters regarding medical needs or medical conditions of animals
  • Maintain medication and medical supplies inventory and place orders in a timely manner, while working within budget

 Qualifications and Expectations

  • Ability to prioritize when many tasks require attention
  • Highly motivated
  • Positive attitude
  • Both collaborative and able to work independently
  • Energetic
  • Organized and efficient
  • Good communication skills
  • Creative problem solver
  • Willing to learn new skills on the job, and think “outside the box” in a flexible and collaborative way
  • Able to work in a fast-paced environment
  • Willingness to take on new tasks as required
  • Not afraid to ask questions if uncertain

To apply: please submit resume and letter of interest to Jackie Stanley via email – [email protected].  (posted 7/8)



Veterinary Technician - Middlebury, VT
Enjoy all that Middlebury Vermont has to offer.  Middlebury Animal Hospital is looking to add more technicians and eventually front desk staff.  Our hospital continues to grow.  We have a great core group of nurses and client service coordinators that have been here for some time, and already some new staff that are here to stay.  
We are looking for someone to join our family and offer compassionate, professional care.  Our technicians assist veterinarians and supervise assistants in exams, surgery, dentistry, laboratory and radiology.  We are a busy 5 doctor practice and continue to expand.  We do not have after hour emergency duty. Most schedule work 4 weekdays and an occasional Saturday from 9-1.  We rotate the weekends, and often you will have a 3 day weekend.  
Experience is highly preferred but willing to train the right person with less experience.  We offer medical, dental, vision plans, a matching retirement plan, continuing education allowance as well as earned paid sick leave and vacation.  We work hard at the office and feel every earns time off and to have a personal/family life.
If you are interested or have any questions, please email [email protected] along with resume, attn Dr. Doran, or Dr. Sutor.  We look forward to speaking with you! (posted 6/18)