Surgical Veterinary Technician/Assistant

  • Full-time

Company Description

Founded in 1980, People for Animals, Inc. is an independent nonprofit animal welfare organization not affiliated with any other Humane Society or any national or local animal welfare groups. They were chosen by the State of New Jersey to participate in a pilot program to reduce animal overpopulation, and in 1985, opened the first Low Cost Spay/Neuter Clinic of its kind in this State.

People for Animals relies entirely upon private donations, grants, bequests and fund raising events to care for more than 22,000 animals the organization provides services for each year.

Our Mission

To prevent animal suffering through affordable essential healthcare, public policy advocacy, and community programs.

Job Description

The Surgical Veterinary Technician (SVT) is the primary caregiver for all animals in the clinic, providing superior care from admission through discharge. The SVT is responsible for daily care of all surgical patients, and any other animals in the care of the clinic. Working in a high-volume fast-paced environment, this position assists veterinarians and other technician staff with surgical and anesthetic procedures, client education, medication and treatment administration, with constant attention to each animal’s needs from the most basic to the most complex.

Qualifications

•    1 year professional  experience in a veterinary office setting required
•    Experience in a high volume spay/neuter setting preferred
•    Valid NJ Driver’s license required to drive company vehicles
•    Completion of formal Veterinary Technician or Veterinary Technology training program preferred
•    Veterinary Technician Certification a plus

Additional Information

•    Must embrace the mission and goals of the organization
•    Ability to work effectively and efficiently in a hectic, high pressure environment
•    Service oriented, polite and professional
•    Able to recognize warning signs in animal behavior
•    Ability to understand and explain common and complex medical issues
•    Ability to read and understand technical medical information and instructions
•    Basic math skills adequate to correctly calculate medication doses
•    Basic computer literacy – ability to learn practice software
•    Ability to read, write and communicate verbally and clearly in English (bilingual English/Spanish is a plus)

•    High volume, hectic Veterinary office similar to a medical care/urgent care environment.
•    Noise level varies; animals will make noise including dogs barking, cats meowing or screeching, telephones ringing, equipment alert tones.
•    Must be able to stand and walk for up to 10 hours.
•    Must be able to repeatedly lift and carry loads up to 50 pounds throughout the day; must be able to carry heavier loads with assistance.
•    Must be able to bend, kneel and reach repeatedly.
•    Must be physically able to prepare/administer treatments and medications and operate instruments and equipment.
•    Must possess visual, olfactory and auditory acuity sufficient to ensure accurate assessment of patients, reading instruments or test results and operation of equipment.
•    Must be able to work, reach and lift on hands and knees.
•    Must be able to safely stand, reach and lift using a ladder and step stool.
•    Must be able to cope with death adequately so as to offer appropriate support to the bereaved owner.
•    Must be able to function effectively during emergency situations so as to provide support to patients and veterinary staff.
•    Must be able to recognize a need for assistance and ask for help.
•    Services may be provided occasionally off site, outdoors or indoors in temporary settings throughout NJ.


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