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Posted : Friday, July 12, 2024 09:25 PM
Thank you for your interest in employment opportunities at the Humane Society of Ventura County.
We are an equal-opportunity employer that values diversity and promotes equality in the workplace.
We are seeking individuals with exemplary character and skills to help us accomplish our mission of promoting the health, safety, welfare, compassionate care, and protection of all animals through education and community outreach programs.
*Bi-lingual (Spanish) candidates are encouraged to apply.
Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) Preferred.
* *POSITION SUMMARY* The Veterinary Assistant/RVT is responsible for assisting the Humane Society of Ventura County's veterinarian with multiple types of procedures.
Provides the highest quality of care for animals in areas such as physical examinations, restraint, dental procedures, surgeries, immunizations, euthanasia, etc.
Must have good customer service skills and demonstrated capability educating the public on animal health and treatment.
Must maintain a positive and professional attitude while working with other employees, volunteers, visitors, and the public.
Must support and advocate for the philosophy, programs, and policies of the Humane Society of Ventura County.
*ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS* * Will work in all aspects of a high-volume, high-quality spay/neuter surgery clinic including prepping animals for surgery, administering, and monitoring anesthesia, assisting veterinarians during surgery, and post-operatice management of veterinary patients * Knowledge of anesthetic protocols, venipuncture, the ability to induce, etc.
* Prioritizes the availability of shelter pets' health status to make those animals available for adoption * Familiar with the use of medical equipment and tools like autoclaves, catheters, IVs, and monitors, anesthesia equipment, etc.
* Demonstrates patience and tolerance with all animals and willingness to provide direct care to cats and dogs of all sizes and types and a desire to maintain high level care for all animals in order to assure their comfort and safety * Obtains and records patient histories * Collects specimens and performs routine laboratory procedures and tests in hematology, biochemistry, chemistry, microbiology, urinalysis, and serology to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of animal health problems * Dispenses and administers medications, vaccines, serums, and treatments as prescribed by HSVC veterinarian * Administers fluids and blood products as prescribed by HSVC veterinarian * Administers and monitors anesthesia under the direction of a veterinarian * Provides specialized nursing care for injured or ill animals * Prepares patients, instruments, and equipment for surgery * Ensures that monitoring and support equipment such as anesthetic machines, cardiac monitors, and breathing apparatus and in good working condition * Assists in diagnostic, medical, and surgical procedures * Demonstrates knowledge of the procedures used for receiving, treating, and scheduling patients, for ordering medical supplies, and requesting laboratory tests * Demonstrates knowledge of the use, care, and storage of veterinary instruments, materials, and equipment * Demonstrates knowledge of the use, care, and storage of veterinary instruments, materials, and equipment * Deomonstrates knowledge of sterilization techniques for various instruments and materials * Demonstrates knowledge of the instruments, materials, and standardized procedures used in the full variety of treatments tp prepare and provide table-side assistance * Demonstrates knowledge of the principles and processes for providing client services, including client needs assessments, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of client satisfaction * Takes radiographs, positions patients correctly, takes proper measurements and sets up equipment properly * Communicates with and educates pet owners about preventative health, such as spay and neuter options, vaccines, flea preventatives, heartworm preventatives, surgical procedures and post-operative procedures and instructions, medication instructions and administration * Maintains knowledge of preventative healthcare recommendations to answer client questions, provides education on vaccines, flea, and heartworm products, and assists in marketing veterinary services from which their pet would benefit, such as dental cleaning, senior wellness, spay and neuter and boarding * Cleans, maintains, and sterilizes instruments, equipment, and materials * Will work independently on assigned tasks as well as being given direction on how to complete certain assignments * Must employ critical thinking - understanding logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, and approaches to problems * Demonstrate and apply knowledge of proper protocols in the administration of controlled substances, and the most current protocols relating to communicable diseases * Promotes a highly efficient, client-centered environment and facilitates programs and processes that meet client needs * Maintains the practice philosophy for attracting new clients and retaining existing clients through good customer service skills * Helps facilitate resolution of client problems * Maintains a clean and sanitary facility that is visually appealing to clients and staff * Adheres to all safety and security regulations and training * Participates in meetings and responds to management communications as required * Understands and demonstrates that regular attendance and timeliness are essential * Promotes cooperative working environments among other shelter departments and staff members; understands the value of teamwork; shows enthusiasm and willingness to perform as necessary to help the clinic function as a unit * Communicates objectives, motivates staff, builds, and maintains morale * Knowledgeable regarding related federal and state animal health laws and regulations including OSHA and DEA.
Ensures that the clinic and its employees are in compliance with regulations and inform the Director of Veterinary Services of any regulatory issues *QUALIFICATIONS:* * Excellent computer skills * Must be able to work with people from a variety of backgrounds who may have different orientations to animals due to cultural traditions * Demonstrates excellent oral and written communication skills * Proficient in the use of commercial clinic and shelter software * Previous work experience in animal welfare/shelter/high volume clinic * Bilingual English/Spanish preferred *WORKING CONDITIONS* * This position requires occasional weekend availability * Work is performed within an animal shelter where loud noises, disease, and exposure to hazards are possible * Physical requirements may include bending, standing for long periods, stooping, reaching and other physical demands * Must be able to safely restrain large and/or agitated animals * Frequently life and/or move up to 50 pounds * Occasionally handle dogs weighing up to and over 150 pounds.
Assistance will be provided when working with large animals Job Type: Full-time.
32 - 40 hours per week COVID-19 considerations: * Personal protective equipment provided or required * Temperature screenings * Social distancing guidelines in place * Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place Job Type: Full-time Pay: $18.
00 - $25.
00 per hour Expected hours: 40 per week Benefits: * 401(k) matching * Health insurance * Paid time off Schedule: * 8 hour shift * Day shift * Weekends as needed Work Location: In person
We are an equal-opportunity employer that values diversity and promotes equality in the workplace.
We are seeking individuals with exemplary character and skills to help us accomplish our mission of promoting the health, safety, welfare, compassionate care, and protection of all animals through education and community outreach programs.
*Bi-lingual (Spanish) candidates are encouraged to apply.
Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) Preferred.
* *POSITION SUMMARY* The Veterinary Assistant/RVT is responsible for assisting the Humane Society of Ventura County's veterinarian with multiple types of procedures.
Provides the highest quality of care for animals in areas such as physical examinations, restraint, dental procedures, surgeries, immunizations, euthanasia, etc.
Must have good customer service skills and demonstrated capability educating the public on animal health and treatment.
Must maintain a positive and professional attitude while working with other employees, volunteers, visitors, and the public.
Must support and advocate for the philosophy, programs, and policies of the Humane Society of Ventura County.
*ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS* * Will work in all aspects of a high-volume, high-quality spay/neuter surgery clinic including prepping animals for surgery, administering, and monitoring anesthesia, assisting veterinarians during surgery, and post-operatice management of veterinary patients * Knowledge of anesthetic protocols, venipuncture, the ability to induce, etc.
* Prioritizes the availability of shelter pets' health status to make those animals available for adoption * Familiar with the use of medical equipment and tools like autoclaves, catheters, IVs, and monitors, anesthesia equipment, etc.
* Demonstrates patience and tolerance with all animals and willingness to provide direct care to cats and dogs of all sizes and types and a desire to maintain high level care for all animals in order to assure their comfort and safety * Obtains and records patient histories * Collects specimens and performs routine laboratory procedures and tests in hematology, biochemistry, chemistry, microbiology, urinalysis, and serology to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of animal health problems * Dispenses and administers medications, vaccines, serums, and treatments as prescribed by HSVC veterinarian * Administers fluids and blood products as prescribed by HSVC veterinarian * Administers and monitors anesthesia under the direction of a veterinarian * Provides specialized nursing care for injured or ill animals * Prepares patients, instruments, and equipment for surgery * Ensures that monitoring and support equipment such as anesthetic machines, cardiac monitors, and breathing apparatus and in good working condition * Assists in diagnostic, medical, and surgical procedures * Demonstrates knowledge of the procedures used for receiving, treating, and scheduling patients, for ordering medical supplies, and requesting laboratory tests * Demonstrates knowledge of the use, care, and storage of veterinary instruments, materials, and equipment * Demonstrates knowledge of the use, care, and storage of veterinary instruments, materials, and equipment * Deomonstrates knowledge of sterilization techniques for various instruments and materials * Demonstrates knowledge of the instruments, materials, and standardized procedures used in the full variety of treatments tp prepare and provide table-side assistance * Demonstrates knowledge of the principles and processes for providing client services, including client needs assessments, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of client satisfaction * Takes radiographs, positions patients correctly, takes proper measurements and sets up equipment properly * Communicates with and educates pet owners about preventative health, such as spay and neuter options, vaccines, flea preventatives, heartworm preventatives, surgical procedures and post-operative procedures and instructions, medication instructions and administration * Maintains knowledge of preventative healthcare recommendations to answer client questions, provides education on vaccines, flea, and heartworm products, and assists in marketing veterinary services from which their pet would benefit, such as dental cleaning, senior wellness, spay and neuter and boarding * Cleans, maintains, and sterilizes instruments, equipment, and materials * Will work independently on assigned tasks as well as being given direction on how to complete certain assignments * Must employ critical thinking - understanding logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, and approaches to problems * Demonstrate and apply knowledge of proper protocols in the administration of controlled substances, and the most current protocols relating to communicable diseases * Promotes a highly efficient, client-centered environment and facilitates programs and processes that meet client needs * Maintains the practice philosophy for attracting new clients and retaining existing clients through good customer service skills * Helps facilitate resolution of client problems * Maintains a clean and sanitary facility that is visually appealing to clients and staff * Adheres to all safety and security regulations and training * Participates in meetings and responds to management communications as required * Understands and demonstrates that regular attendance and timeliness are essential * Promotes cooperative working environments among other shelter departments and staff members; understands the value of teamwork; shows enthusiasm and willingness to perform as necessary to help the clinic function as a unit * Communicates objectives, motivates staff, builds, and maintains morale * Knowledgeable regarding related federal and state animal health laws and regulations including OSHA and DEA.
Ensures that the clinic and its employees are in compliance with regulations and inform the Director of Veterinary Services of any regulatory issues *QUALIFICATIONS:* * Excellent computer skills * Must be able to work with people from a variety of backgrounds who may have different orientations to animals due to cultural traditions * Demonstrates excellent oral and written communication skills * Proficient in the use of commercial clinic and shelter software * Previous work experience in animal welfare/shelter/high volume clinic * Bilingual English/Spanish preferred *WORKING CONDITIONS* * This position requires occasional weekend availability * Work is performed within an animal shelter where loud noises, disease, and exposure to hazards are possible * Physical requirements may include bending, standing for long periods, stooping, reaching and other physical demands * Must be able to safely restrain large and/or agitated animals * Frequently life and/or move up to 50 pounds * Occasionally handle dogs weighing up to and over 150 pounds.
Assistance will be provided when working with large animals Job Type: Full-time.
32 - 40 hours per week COVID-19 considerations: * Personal protective equipment provided or required * Temperature screenings * Social distancing guidelines in place * Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place Job Type: Full-time Pay: $18.
00 - $25.
00 per hour Expected hours: 40 per week Benefits: * 401(k) matching * Health insurance * Paid time off Schedule: * 8 hour shift * Day shift * Weekends as needed Work Location: In person
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• Location : 402 Bryant Street, Ojai, CA
• Post ID: 9054514997
