Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife
Job Description
Job title: Veterinary Technician/Floor Manager
Work Location: Hospital
Department: Hospital
Reports to: Staff Veterinarian
Full Time, Exempt
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provides primary support in clinical patient care to Staff Veterinarian and vet team as directed
- Assists with triage exams and rechecks, performs ICU treatments, feedings, and husbandry for ICU patients. Manages the flow of daily patient care tasks.
- Assists in training students in all aspects of patient care and hospital protocols.
- Performs diagnostics (radiographs, in-house labwork) and provides surgical assistance.
- Monitors patients under anesthesia and recovery, including training students in same protocols.
- Supervises students, volunteers, and other support staff as needed to provide care for patients and ensure.
- Maintains patient medical records database and retains records in compliance with regulatory demands. Makes sure all lab work is entered into online database in timely manner.
- Supervises the maintenance, cleaning and overall orderliness of the hospital and rehabilitative facilities. Tracks and performs routine maintenance on hospital equipment as indicated.
- Maintains up-to-date clinic drug inventory and organizes and submits requisition orders for supplies and equipment necessary to run a wildlife hospital. ( Order requests are submitted to Admin. staff member for placement, check-in, bill reconciliation)
- Assists Staff Veterinarian with inventory of controlled substances, ordering as needed.
- Assists with primary care for neonatal mammals and birds as needed when requested by rehab team
- Advises all interns in clinic procedural matters when Staff Veterinarian is unavailable.
- Assists with all aspects of rehabilitation process as requested.
- Gives presentations or assists in educational efforts such as “Wildlife Walks”.
- Gives teaching rounds for students as requested.
- Other duties as assigned (cross-trained in other areas of the clinic).
Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:
- Extensive wildlife rehabilitation skills. Must be licensed/certified veterinary technician.
- Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
- Knowledge of office equipment and software systems including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Must be able to work efficiently, accurately, independently, and be able to multi-task.
- Must be team player with positive attitude and willingness to teach students.
- Must be able to work cooperatively with co-workers, volunteers, and the public.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
- Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards
- Must be able to talk, listen and speak clearly.
- Required to stand, walk, and may have to climb and/or balance. Must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Holidays
- Weekends as needed
Education:
Experience:
- Veterinary Experience: 3 years (Preferred)
Work Location: In person