Animal Humane Society Saint Paul , MN 55120
Posted 3 days ago
Come work for Animal Humane Society as a Veterinary Technician where caring for animals isn’t just a job – it’s our passion. We are on a mission to compassionately and responsibly create a more humane world for animals and their people
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
Schedule:
Location: Golden Valley or St. Paul
Application Requirements: Please include current resume and cover letter
Interview Process: Virtual Interview via Microsoft Teams; On-site Meet & Greet with hiring manager
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. If working in the clinic, 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
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.
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