Veterinary Center Veterinary Technician

Join our compassionate and dedicated team as a Veterinary Technician and embark on a rewarding journey of veterinary care within our two clinics in Golden Valley and St. Paul. Our clinics provide high quality care with affordable standard fees and additional discounts based on income. In this role, you'll have the opportunity to support both animals and the community that surrounds us. You’ll provide animals with essential support and treatment, and engage with our clients to ensure the best service. Interested in learning more? Continue reading below to learn about the role and the perks of working for Animal Humane Society! 🐾

Pay: $20 -$27 per hour based on experience and certifications

Benefits:  

·         Health, dental, vision insurance and more! 

·         15+ days of paid time off for a full year 

·         4 floating holidays (# of days is per year based on start date) 

·         401k Retirement Plan

Schedule:

• 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday
• Between hours of 7:00am - 5:00pm

Location: Golden Valley or St. Paul

Application Requirements: Please include current resume and cover letter

Interview Process: Virtual Interview via Microsoft Teams; followed by on-site interview and job shadow

Job Purpose:   You are a focused and self-confident team member. You provide for the care, evaluation, examination, treatment, and support of animals.

What you will be doing:

Customer Service — Interact with customers and provide timely support and counseling on results of the exams or the evaluation process.

Animal Care — Perform treatment and monitoring of animals. Assist in surgery in accordance with established procedures. Evaluate and humanely euthanize animals as required. Responsible for calculating, preparing, administering, and logging medications and controlled substances. Assist in all aspects of the spay/neuter clinic, wellness clinic, and specialty surgeries.

Communication — Listen, pay attention, and be a responsible steward of information.

Support — Greet and respond to customer’s questions, process payment, and open and close the receiving area. Complete accurate data entry in computer system.

Culture — Foster an open and inclusive work environment by modeling AHS’s behaviors and values, consistent with the vision and mission of the organization. Champion a culture of safety and promote meaningful volunteer engagement.

Other duties as assigned

Requirements

What we are looking for:

Schedule — Regular, predictable attendance, punctuality, and availability to work during operational hours as defined by leadership with the expectation to work varied hours.

Communication — Excellent interpersonal and communications skills, must have ability to work as a team member and partner collaboratively with external and internal customers and departments.

Experience — Veterinary technician experience preferred.

Computer Skills — Proficient with computers, specifically, a working knowledge of Microsoft products.

Adaptability — Ability to work in a professional and positive manner with high attention to detail in a variety of situations and the willingness to assist at other sites.

Physical & Emotional Capabilities — Must be able to handle the physical and emotional aspect of work in an animal shelter environment, including the use of and assisting with euthanasia. Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. Must have a high level of resiliency.

This position description is intended to describe the general content and/or requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements.

Benefits

About AHS:

Every year, Animal Humane Society provides direct care and services to help nearly 100,000 animals in need across Minnesota. As one of the nation's leading animal welfare organizations, AHS is transforming the way shelters care for animals and engage their communities. From innovative medical and behavior programs to investments in outreach and advocacy, we’re advancing animal welfare and creating a more humane world for animals everywhere

Why Work Here

• Make a difference in the lives of animals and people
• Join a team of coworkers who love animals as much as you do
• Work-life balance
• Unique animal adoption benefits and discounts on veterinary care, pet supplies, and animal training classes
• Health insurance coverage for full time staff includes the following: medical, dental, vision, health savings account, flexible spending account for health care expenses and dependent care, voluntary accident insurance, and employee-paid supplemental life, and employee-paid accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Employer paid benefits for full time staff includes the following: basic life insurance, basic accidental death and dismemberment insurance, short-term and long-term disability
• Mental Health and Counseling Support
• All employees have access to our Employee Assistance Program with 3 free counseling sessions per year
• 401K for part time and full time staff
• Nine paid holidays for full time staff
• Paid floating holidays for part time and full time staff (up to 4 days per year based on start date)
• Paid time off for part time and full time staff (amount is based on hours worked and full time/part time status)
• Paid parent leave for full time staff

Our Organizational Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion:

As an organization dedicated to making the world a more humane and compassionate place for animals, we know that people are at the heart of all that we do. Animal Humane Society’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusivity is essential to our mission and shapes our culture, our work, and the services we provide.

At AHS we embrace and honor the inherent dignity and diverse experiences of our team members, volunteers, board members, partners, clients, and visitors, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ability, or income. Working together to instill equity and inclusivity within our organization will allow us to better serve the people and animals of Minnesota, and ultimately have a positive impact on animals in our care.