Job Title: Veterinary Technician
This position is supervised by: Clinic Supervisor/Manager
Veterinary Technician must have knowledge of animal husbandry, including a basic knowledge of medicine. They must be able to successfully and humanely restrain animals. Responsible for sterilizing and maintaining equipment, and performing clerical and administrative tasks, are required. A veterinary assistant is expected to keep all areas of the clinic clean, organized, and stocked with supplies. Maintain strict confidentiality regarding clients and patients for whom the clinic provides veterinary services.
Essential Functions of the Position:
- Handling frightened and or unpredictable animals safely and humanely
- Prepares animals for surgery; induces and monitors anesthesia.
- Monitors animals during recovery
- Cleaning / sanitizing of all clinic areas and surfaces including kennels
- Autoclaves and maintains all surgical packs
- Assist on walk-in vaccine clinic days
- Maintains constant vigilance regarding open doorways that could allow pets to escape from the facility
- Establish and maintain ongoing training
- Other assigned tasks, as necessary
Knowledge, skill, and abilities needed to perform the Essential functions of this position:
- Basic knowledge of animal husbandry
- Basic knowledge of medical instruments and equipment
- Must demonstrate the Core Values of the Organization on and off the job.
- Excellent organization skills
- Ability to analyze processes for continuous rapid improvement
- Ability to work daily under stress and pressure
- Ability to work with minimal supervision
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
- Excellent interpersonal skills and flexibility in dealing with people
- Function calmly in situations that require a high degree of sensitivity, tact, and diplomacy
- Be a Team player and Continuous Learning
- Demonstrates Ethical Behavior
- Supports Change
Qualification Requirements:
- Minimum high school diploma or equivalent
- Must have a valid driver’s license.
- Must have a clean driving record.
- Experience a plus.
Physical Demands:
- Possess the physical strength and ability to stand for an entire shift, when needed
- Frequently required to stand, sit, walk, run, jump, bend, twist, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; taste or smell; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls.
- Frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
- Close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
- Ability to work in varying temperatures and climate change.
Work Environment:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Career Opportunities Disclaimer
Thank you for your interest in joining the Humane Society of Yuma! At this time, we are not actively hiring; however, we are accepting applications from individuals interested in future opportunities with our organization.
Below, you will find a list of anticipated upcoming vacancies. While we cannot guarantee immediate openings, we encourage you to submit your application so we can consider you when positions become available.
Applications will be kept on file for one year, and qualified candidates may be contacted as vacancies arise. We appreciate your passion for animal welfare and your interest in becoming part of our team.
For any questions, please contact Lauren Twerdak, HR Manager, at ltwerdak@hsoyuma.com
Job Title: Animal Care Technician
Reports to: Shelter Manager
Job Purpose: The primary function is to perform routine animal care and related duties at the animal shelter. The work is physically fast paced and requires the ability to multi-task. Duties include cleaning and maintaining kennel areas, receiving and assessing of animals brought in to the shelter, administer medications and vaccines, properly and humanely restrain animals for treatment; visually check every animal daily and be able to recognize signs of common illness, injury and/or behavior issues. Maintain accurate records for animals in the shelter, and perform humane animal euthanasia. Technicians are expected to carry out daily assignments, follow through on all issues, and use independent judgment and training to take appropriate actions to deal with standard recurring situations.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Responsible for the compassionate care of animals to include proper cleaning of kennels and facility, basic animal handling and socialization, evaluating animal's behaviors, proper and humane restraining of animals for treatment, monitoring health issues, computer data entry and customer service
- Performs shelter duties including receiving animals brought to the shelter, escort visitors to the lost and found kennel for reclaiming animals
- Observe shelter animals for any unusual symptom(s) that may be indicative of a medical or behavioral problem and report to the Shelter Manager
- Performs humane euthanasia, when required
- Responsible for laundry which includes washing, drying and folding towels and bedding
- Always promote a humane and caring attitude toward all animals
- Maintain the confidentiality of all information regarding the animals in our care
- Follow established procedures governing safe work practices; to perform duties in a manner which assures the safety of oneself and others
- Perform duties in a manner which encourages contributions and business for HSOY
- Always treat people and animals with respect, contribute to effective teamwork, promote staff cooperation, and foster public relations beneficial to HSoY
- Assist with adoptions when needed
- Other duties, as assigned
Necessary Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Ability to work with animals of unknown disposition and those who may exhibit medical and other problems, as well as, aggressive tendencies using established procedures and protocol
- Basic Computer literacy with the ability to quickly learn software specific to animal shelters
- Handle animals safely, effectively and humanely
- Clean kennels efficiently and effectively
- Ability and initiative, working with minimal supervision
- Must have the ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment
- Organizational skills, multi-tasking ability and the capacity for working well under pressure
- Deal courteously with the public
- Must be able to work independently, as well as, in a team environment
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Animal husbandry experience, preferred
- Computer literate
- Ability to communicate effectively
- Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
- Must have a flexible schedule and be able and willing to work weekends and holidays
Physical Demands and Abilities:
- Frequently required to stand, sit, walk, run, jump, bend, twist, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; taste or smell; use hands to handle, or feel objects, tools or controls.
- Frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
- Close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
- Ability to work in varying temperatures and climate change
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to noxious odors, fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals. Exposure to animal diseases and in the presence of injured, vicious, or frightened animals and potentially volatile situations which can present risk of violence or injury. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to occasionally loud.
The above noted job description is not intended to describe, in detail, the multitude of tasks that may be assigned but rather to give the associate a general sense of the responsibilities and expectations of his/her position. As the nature of business demands change so, too, may the essential functions of this position.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Career Opportunities Disclaimer
Thank you for your interest in joining the Humane Society of Yuma! At this time, we are not actively hiring; however, we are accepting applications from individuals interested in future opportunities with our organization.
Below, you will find a list of anticipated upcoming vacancies. While we cannot guarantee immediate openings, we encourage you to submit your application so we can consider you when positions become available.
Applications will be kept on file for one year, and qualified candidates may be contacted as vacancies arise. We appreciate your passion for animal welfare and your interest in becoming part of our team.
For any questions, please contact Lauren Twerdak, HR Manager, at ltwerdak@hsoyuma.com
Job Title: Spay/Neuter Clinic Manager
Reports to: Director of Veterinary Medicine
Summary: The Clinic Manager is responsible for the daily operations of the spay/neuter clinic and ensures compliance with all applicable state and federal laws, regulations and policies. Prepares the clinic’s schedule, manages inventory, supervises support staff and coordinates with other departments. Ensure all animals receive high quality and humane care to include both shelter and client’s animals. The purpose of this position is to provide a variety of analytical, evaluative, advisory, coordinating and technical functions. Areas of responsibility include veterinary practice administration, operational plans, training of staff, ordering and stocking supplies and equipment, funds and resource management, staffing, safety and security; and review/evaluation/analysis of the past performance of the shelter.
Essential duties and responsibilities:
- Support the Director of Veterinary Medicine/Shelter Veterinarians in all that they do
- Participate in shelter and public surgeries as needed
- Assist shelter staff with questions/concerns for animals that have entered the shelter with medical concerns
- Manage all support staff within the clinic and all clinic related programs
- Assist with managing off-site vaccination clinics along with set-up functionality
- Manage Clinic HQ software & clinic appointment scheduling
- Coordinate health care for owned, shelter, foster to adopt, and foster care animals
- Ensure compliance with all HSOY policies and procedures
- Consistently strive to have knowledge of current animal welfare issues, implements, techniques, procedures and equipment
- Provide exceptional customer service and interpersonal skills both in person and over the phone
- Communicate professionally and effectively with the public often being the liaison between the veterinarian and client when needed
- Coordinate scheduling of part-time, visiting veterinarians and oversee scheduling of clinic staff
- Handle personnel issues such as conducting regular, timely performance reviews and properly deal with performance issues
- Maintain efficiency of clinic operations
- Provide accurate information, education and services to the public and HSOY customers, as required
- Maintain a high level of communication with clinic staff and all other departments
- Develop and maintain a working relationship with full-service veterinarians and other local animal groups in the community to positively impact animal overpopulation in our community
- Order and maintain clinic supplies
- Train and evaluate clinic staff
- Maintain controlled drugs and properly account for their use as required by the State of Arizona and the DEA (Drug Enforcement Agency) and maintain performance of the shelter to ensure compliance with the Arizona State Veterinary Board and the Arizona State Radiation Board (X-ray machine)
- Assist with training kennel techs how to euthanize as necessary
- Perform other related duties, as assigned
Qualifications:
- Handle emotional/controversial situations with professionalism, empathy, and compassion
- Must have a high school diploma or equivalency
- Two years of work experience as a licensed veterinary technician or equivalent combination of education/experience.
- Must have a minimum of one year in a supervisory or management role in a veterinary or shelter environment
- Must have extensive knowledge and demonstrated ability to identify animal health conditions, breeds, age and assess animal behavior
- Must have knowledge and skills in the humane care and handling of animals
- Must have the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
- Must have the ability to work quickly, efficiently and be well organized
- Computer literate with the ability to quickly learn software specific to animal shelters
- Must be able to work well in a team environment
- Must have the ability to work weekends and be on-call after hours, as needed
Physical Demands and Abilities:
- Frequently required to stand, sit, walk, run, jump, bend, twist, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; taste or smell; use hands to handle, or feel objects, tools or controls.
- Frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
- Close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
- Ability to work in varying temperatures and climate change
- Possess the physical strength and ability to stand for an entire shift, when necessary
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to noxious odors, fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals. Exposure to animal diseases and in the presence of injured, vicious, or frightened animals and potentially volatile situations which can present risk of violence or injury. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to occasionally loud.
The above noted job description is not intended to describe, in detail, the multitude of tasks that may be assigned but rather to give the associate a general sense of the responsibilities and expectations of his/her position. As the nature of business demands change so, too, may the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.