The Beatrice Humane Society is seeking two highly motivated individuals to join our team- One experienced Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) and one experienced Veterinary Assistant or newly Licensed Veterinary Technician as we add new services for our community through our Low Cost Spay Neuter Clinic.

This new clinic will primarily support the Beatrice Humane Society and their shelter animals, but also community cats through TNR, various rescue groups and other shelters and low income pet owners. The ideal candidate will have experience working in a veterinary hospital, strong communication and teamwork skills, a passion for veterinary medicine and a desire to help the homeless pet population. We require all of our employees to treat animals with respect and compassion, so we have high expectations for our employee's attitudes and behavior.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in examination of shelter animals and client owned animals
• Administer pre-medication, induce anesthesia and intubate surgical patients (LVT only)
• Direct other staff and volunteers as needed
• Prepare animals for surgery
• Place IV catheters (LVT only)
• Monitor anesthetized patients
• Assist in animal emergency triage and resuscitation
• Perform dental cleaning and non-surgical extraction as allowed by state regulations (LVT only)
• Recover anesthesia patients
• Handle and record controlled substances for large volumes of surgical patients (LVT only)
• Administer prescribed pain medications, antibiotics, antiparasitics and vaccines
• Collect specimens and perform diagnostics as prescribed by BHS veterinarian – common diagnostics include: Fecal exams, Skin scrapes and cytology, DTMs, Wood’s Lamp, Heartworm, FeLV, FIV and parvo tests, UAs. Submit various diagnostics to off-site laboratories as allowed by Nebraska Veterinary Practice Act
• Provide enrichment and stress reduction for animals through humane handling
• Ensure prompt and accurate medical record updates
• Relieve animal suffering and comfort the sick
• Assist in training new staff members, volunteers, veterinary students and interns
• Collaborate with personnel from other BHS departments
• Perform safe and humane euthanasia when necessary (LVT only)
• Act as a resource for adopters answering pre and post adoption medical questions
• Maintain clean treatment, surgery and examination areas
• Periodically review, provide input and adhere to medical and shelter protocols
• Assist in the cleaning and sterilization and preparation of surgical equipment
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Executive Director or Veterinarian

Position Qualifications: Education, Experience, Certification, and Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Required

• HS Diploma or GED
• Associate of Applied Science Degree in Veterinary Technology from an accredited program (LVT only)
• Licensed veterinary technician in the state of Nebraska, or eligible to become licensed within 2 months of hire. (LVT only)
• Must adhere to applicable state and federal laws governing the practice of veterinary medicine
• Must adhere to highest ethical standards; possess trustworthiness, exercise maturity and sound independent judgment while maintaining a professional manner.
• Ability to clearly communicate verbally and in writing
• Must have valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record
• Be comfortable and skilled working with a diverse staff and community
• Must be considerate, respectful and display a helpful demeanor to all employees, volunteers and the public
• Must be able to work cordially, safely and efficiently in face-paced, stressful conditions
• Must possess the ability to cope with loss of animal life from illness, injury and euthanasia
• Must exhibit the organization core values of compassion for all animals, respect and dignity for all, strive for excellence and teamwork
• Ability to safely and humanely handle animals
• Ability to respectfully give and receive feedback
• Ability to work independently and part of a team
• Ability to work in close proximity of others
• Ability to work around animals without severe allergic reactions.

Desired

• Two years of veterinary experience preferred
• Previous experience in a shelter and/or high volume spay/neuter
• Familiarity with Microsoft operating systems and computer literate in Microsoft Office and google drive

Work Conditions:

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions within the work environment.
• 40 hours scheduled weekly, up to 1 weekend day a month
• The noise level in the clinic may include barking or whining of animals and beeping of machines.
• High exposure to animals whose behavioral reactions cannot be predicted including feral animals.
• Temperatures in the clinic are moderate with heating and air-conditioning, but small amounts of time outside of the clinic may result in exposure to Nebraska’s weather that could vary greatly.
• Potential exposure to zoonotic diseases and hazardous chemicals.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $14.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Day shift
• No weekends

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Beatrice, NE 68310: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Veterinary experience: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person

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