Senior Veterinary Technician

Association of Zoos and Aquariums

Murchison, TX

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$24–$32 Per Hour
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Anesthesiology, Animal Care, Budget Management, Career Counseling, Cell Biology, Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT), Communication Skills, Conferences, Conservation, Detail Oriented, Diagnostic Radiology, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Facebook, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Film, Hospital, Laboratory Techniques, Laboratory Testing, Medical Records, Medications, Mentoring, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Product Family, Microsoft Word, Necropsy, OSHA, Operations Processes, Order Supplies, Performance Analysis, Performance Reviews, Pharmacy, Prescription Filling, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Procedure Development, Purchasing/Procurement, Quality Assurance Methodology, Record Keeping, Regulations, State Laws and Regulations, Testing, Time Management, Training/Teaching, Twitter, United States Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA), Veterinary Hospital, Veterinary Medicine, Work From Home, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Murchison, TX
POSTED
30+ days ago

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Black Beauty Ranch

Senior Veterinary Technician

The hourly range for this full time position is $24 - 32, plus full benefits. Salary offers will be commensurate with experience, qualifications, skills, training and education.

Humane World for Animals, a global leader in animal advocacy and protection, is seeking a Senior Veterinary Technician for Black Beauty Ranch (BBR) in Murchison, Texas. In this position you will perform clinical treatments, anesthesia, diagnostic procedures, radiology, prescribing and administering pharmacy items, chemical capture, and surgical assistance under the supervision of the Director of Veterinary Medicine at Cleveland Amory Black Beauty Ranch. You will also supervise and implement the veterinary technician internship/externship program.

Responsibilities:

  • Provides all aspects of veterinary care for animals under the supervision of the Director of Veterinary Medicine at Cleveland Amory Black Beauty Ranch;

  • Conducts diagnostics including fecal analysis, blood film evaluation, cytology, urinalysis and diagnostic equipment usage. Procures and ships samples, prepares other testing procedures and maintains diagnostic equipment;

  • Conducts anesthesia and anesthetic machinery during immobilizations on a wide variety of animals;

  • Maintains medical records and logs for patient data, radiology, diagnostics, case dispositions, admissions, euthanasia, and controlled substances in accordance with regulations;

  • Oversees medical supply inventory. Orders supplies and medications and logs-controlled substances;

  • Performs chemical capture activities and supports veterinary staff with chemical capture operations. Maintains anesthetic equipment and keeps up-to-date skills and knowledge on the protocol for capture operations;

  • Implements the internship/externship program including teaching and mentorship, development of procedures, work assignments, and performance evaluations;

  • Cleans, organizes, and maintains veterinary hospital, mobile units, supplies, equipment, and chemical immobilization devices including purchasing and upkeep of inventory within budget;

  • Administers, fills, and dispenses prescriptions as directed and instructs caregivers in the administration of prescriptions;

  • Assists with euthanasia and necropsy procedures and arranges necropsy/disposal;

  • Ensures the hospital meets regulatory standards in accordance with state regulations, GFAS, DEA and OSHA;

  • Attends and obtains the necessary continuing education via conferences to maintain veterinary technician license;

  • Participates in the emergency preparedness program and assists in preparing operating procedures for disaster response, completing required FEMA training as needed;

  • Performs other duties or responsibilities, as assigned.

Qualifications and Requirements:

  • Associate degree in Veterinary Technology required;

  • A minimum of five (5) years of experience or more in veterinary technology required;

  • Experience in zoo animal/exotic animal or equine medicine required;

  • Must have and maintain a License as a Veterinary Technician (CVT, RVT, or LVT) required;

  • Must have and maintain a Texas state Veterinary Technician license prior to the start date;

  • Ability to work and train with the Animal Care Director and Director of Veterinary Medicine on euthanasia procedures and protocols required;

  • Must have or be able to obtain and maintain up-to-date rabies prophylaxis and titer and TB testing;

  • Must be skilled in a variety of laboratory testing and techniques;

  • Proficiency of Microsoft Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook);

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills;

  • Attention to detail and commitment to excellence demonstrated by the delivery of quality and timely outcomes;

  • Strong interpersonal skills are necessary;

  • Strong interest in animal protection issues preferred.

This is a full time position located in Murchison, TX. Full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, and more!

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital or parental status or protected veteran status. EOE.

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Black Beauty Ranch

Murchison, TX 75778

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