Three Little Pitties Rescue adopts pets out with a mission to alleviate the extreme overpopulation problem in Texas. We save dogs and cats from life on the streets, overcrowded shelters in Texas, and euthanasia and pave their journey to a better life. The animals are fully vetted and rehabilitated in Texas-based foster homes then matched with out-of-state families who will cherish them forever! The rescue sends a USDA certified transport twice per month with dogs and cats from Texas with stops in WA, OR, UT, ID, OH, VA, CT, NY, VT & PA!

Industry: Non-profit Organization Management
Company Size: 51-200 employees

Three Little Pitties Rescue

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**Description**

**Veterinary Technician - in a rescue clinic setting**

**Pay range $18-20 based on experience**

**Wellness and surgeries**

**40 hours per week**

**One position is Mon-Fri**

**One position is Thurs-Mon**

- Please note: this is a small rescue with a presiding doctor and standing treatment protocols. All medical activities are approved by the State Board of Veterinarians to be performed by a vet tech without a doctor present (following written protocols) as these animals are owned by Three Little Pitties. Doctors are in house often, but not yet full-time. Must be comfortable working in a tech-driven office.

- Represent organization as a point of contact with fosters; requires strong customer service skills for polite behavior even in stressful encounters. Representing the organization professionally with our customers: the fosters, volunteers, and adopters.

- Multitask in fast paced environment

- Follow and accurately execute daily routine of duties set forth by Director

- Update & input medical records in computer system during appointments

- Various Reception duties

- Handle medical appointments in office

- Keep work areas tidy, organized and well stocked

- Sanitize all clinic areas daily: Sweep/mop daily, Take out trash daily, Maintain sterile conditions, Clean animal cages and equipment.

- Inventory monitoring

- Future opportunity to learn and assist in surgeries and surgery prep, anesthesia monitoring, post op monitoring, sedation, intubation, clean up, Sterilization and preparing surgery packs

- Heartworm treatment- Assist in restraint and distraction as doctor administers the medication. Obtains and verifies medications.

- Maintains safe, secure, healthy, and humane environment by sterilizing and wrapping instruments, sanitizing operating areas, verifying shelf life of medications, and complying with legal regulations.

- Enhances service reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests and exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.

- Team player and positive attitude

**Requirements**

- Basic medical, Vacc, deworming, blood draws, restraint, etc

- Laboratory work: fecals, urinalysis, bloodwork, tests

- Sick and wellness

- Comprehensive full body exams

- General working knowledge of veterinary database platforms and technology

- Working knowledge of the pharmaceuticals that are prescribed by the Veterinarian

- Good listening skills

- Compassion

- Excellent Communication skills

- Physical stamina; Fast paced environment with physical ability to lift 50 lbs single handedly and limited breaks

- Detail oriented; high organizational skills

- Strong customer service skills

- Attention to detail for high accuracy; Thorough in note taking and recording in system for accurate and detailed records

- Uniform: medical scrubs or organization Tshirt with appropriate athletic pants or shorts; closed toed rubber shoes

- Future phone line coverage. No drinking alcohol or mind altering prescriptions when on call.

- Must have ability to work with a variety of personalities in a fast paced, often emotional environment and to stay focused on key goals considering such factors

**Performance Indicators**

- Records are available in the system in a timely manner

- No down time

- Assertive in seeking out what needs to be done

- Prompt and clear communication for positive relationship between the organization, vet partners, and fosters

- Positive feedback from fosters regarding timeliness and accuracy

- Fosters will not have to come back repeatedly if all meds are pre-packed and sent with them with clear instructions; fosters will always have meds ready for when they’re due, with proper and accurate instructions so they do not have to contact medical line

- Pickup meds are always ready and set out

- Work stations are always left tidy and sanitized daily so that meds are not misplaced or scattered

- Medical issues for dogs and cats are noticed by thorough exams and do not pose an issue later for lack of careful exams

- All activities, meds, findings, etc are detailed in records for proper and accurate medical history

- Vet partners are satisfied with performance and work relationship

- Director of Clinic is satisfied and supported

- Performance Reviews to be done bi-weekly during probationary period with Clinic Director

Veterinarian Technician

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