Lead Shelter Veterinary Technician (Full-Time) - Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League
West Palm Beach, FL 33409
About the Job
Job Title: Lead Shelter Veterinary Technician
Department: Medical Services
Reports To: Shelter Medical Manager
FLSA Status: Non-exempt
Pay Rate: $24.00 Hourly
Summary
Responsible for assisting staff veterinarians, veterinary technicians, and daily operations of the department. Provides mentorship and training to shelter veterinary technician staff.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Medical care and shelter medical flow management
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Proactively anticipate daily operational needs of shelter veterinary technicians, problem solve when unexpected issues arise.
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Maintain expectations regarding daily animal flow.
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Update and ensure compliance with Standard Operating Procedures and protocols in conjunction with the Director of Veterinary Medicine and Shelter Medical Manager.
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Ensure accuracy of controlled drug logs.
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Perform triage, surgical prep, phlebotomy, lab work, IV catheter placement, wound management/bandaging, fluid maintenance, injectable and oral medication administration.
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Assist veterinarians with examinations of pets.
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Ability to rotate through all shelter veterinary technician positions to provide support and coverage when needed.
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Prepare laboratory testing: in house and reference lab work, cytologies, fecal flotation, etc.
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Maintain appropriate standard of care protocols regarding housing for pets in the care of veterinary technicians.
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Ensure reports are run daily to confirm all duties have been completed.
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Ensure all areas that team works in are clean and orderly.
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Other duties as assigned.
Staff and volunteer management
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Lead and work alongside shelter veterinary technicians. Professional and effective leadership of shelter veterinary technician team.
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Monitor the volunteer lead and step in as volunteer lead, as needed.
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Train, coach, and mentor shelter veterinary technicians, and Medical Services volunteers.
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Communicate professionally and effectively with shelter vet tech team, Medical Services staff, management, and all PAARL departments.
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Demonstrate high level of customer service with clients.
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Professional and effective leadership of shelter veterinary technicians.
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Communicate observations regarding staff performance with the Shelter Medical Manager and Director of Veterinary Medicine.
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Support Shelter Medical Manager with maintenance of inventory and staff scheduling.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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Must support the Animal Rescue League’s mission, policies and practices.
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Two years’ experience as a veterinary technician.
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Veterinary Technician Certification preferred, but not required.
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Must have strong medical and surgical skills associated with all aspects of PAARL medical protocols.
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Must have a solid foundation and knowledge of shelter veterinary medicine.
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Have experience working in a veterinary hospital.
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Possess the ability to remain calm, cool, and collected under duress, with high emotional fortitude.
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Must have a working knowledge of medical conditions, terminology, transcription, and data entry.
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Must have a working knowledge of animal restraint and fear free handling.
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High attention to detail.
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Ability to work in fast-paced, dynamic environment.
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Demonstrated ability to multi-task.
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Personal accountability in ensuring timely and effective completion of all shelter veterinary technician responsibilities.
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Approachability in communications with the public, staff, and volunteers.
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Compliance with Peggy Adams’ workplace culture.
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Strong written and verbal communication skills.
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Willingness and ability to advocate Peggy Adams’ and Medical Services’ positions on issues in a professional manner.
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The Medical Services team operates 7 days per week on varying shifts to include weekends, holidays, and after-hours events. Must be able to work all shifts.
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Florida Animal Control Association euthanasia certified preferred.
Working Conditions:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:
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While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to an indoor office environment climate condition. The employee is occasionally exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The employee is consistently exposed to animal odors and animal fur.
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Employee exposed to Biohazardous materials.
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The noise level in the work environment is usually loud/noisy.