Employment Opportunities
We have several positions available. The Humane Society provides an excellent employee benefits package which includes:
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Insurance
- Veterinarian Continuing Education
- R.V.T Continuing Education
- Liability Insurance
- IRA
- Paid Vacation
- Sick Time
Registered Veterinary Technician
SUMMARY:
Provide medical care and assistance to animals at the clinic. This includes animals here for surgery, vaccinations, examinations and euthanasia. Support the role as an RVT to include being called upon to work in surgery/recovery areas and perform miscellaneous duties.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Administers vaccines, medications, etc.
- Performs a variety of diagnostic laboratory tests (i.e.: parvovirus, feline leukemia, skin scrapings, ear cytology, etc.)
- Checks in animals / conducts pre-operation examinations, including weigh-ins, tranquilizing, etc.
- Prepare animals for surgery, including anesthetizing, intubation, cleaning incision site, etc.
- Performs euthanasia ensuring written euthanasia policies are adhered to while implementing euthanasia in a timely manner and to the highest procedural level.
- Clean up surgery and examination rooms at the end of the day.
- Conducts routine vaccination appointments and counsels owners on basic pet care
- Performs suture removals and nail trimmings
- Receives inventories and medical supplies under the direction of the Clinic Manager.
- Transports Patients from cage to prep and surgery tables and back to cage while adhering to procedural guidelines.
- Assists recovery personnel as needed.
- Assists with surgery when needed, under direct supervisor of a veterinarian.
- Operates heart monitor/ pulse ox consistently on each patient during surgery.
- Observes patients during recovery and assists with their release to owners, as needed.
- Renders emergency treatment to animals in need of emergency care.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Valid certificate of registration as a Registered Veterinary Technician issued by the California State Board of Examiners in Veterinary Medicine. Minimum of one year experience working with animals in a veterinary hospital. Knowledge of, or ability to learn humane animal handling, restraint, and confinement procedures; familiarity of various animal breeds; familiarity of common animal diseases; safety precautions of working around animals. Ability to read, write, communicate and follow instructions. Preference is given to a candidate who has assisted with and performed dental procedures, including cleanings, X-rays and Extractions.
Apply by email to Jhenderson@hssbv.org, fax at 909-386-1443, or apply in person today!!
Salary: Up to $26.50 an hour, based on experience
The Humane Society provides an excellent employee benefits package which includes:
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- IRA
- Paid Vacation
- Sick Time
Recovery Room Vet Assistant
SUMMARY:
To assist veterinarian and animal health technicians in surgery and with vaccinations and euthanasia. Care for postoperative pets.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assist AHT with :
- Holding animals for injections
- Carrying animals in and out of surgery
- Restraining unruly animals
- Surgery preparation
- Assist with surgery check-in (as needed) by:
- Weighing animals
- Taking temperatures
- Checking sex of animals
- Noting any abnormalities to bring to the attention of the senior AHT or veterinarian
- Clean surgical instruments and set up all packs for autoclaving.
- Prepare cold pack for use and maintain bi-weekly.
- Assist in monitoring post-surgery patients.
- Assist AHT’s with euthanasias.
- Cleans and disinfects cages, equipment, surgery room, exam room, and waiting room.
- Advises clients on post surgery care of patients.
- Notifies clients of additional procedures needed by patient and pick-up reminders.
- All other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS:
Ability to read, write, communicate and follow instructions. Prefer a minimum of six months experience in a veterinary hospital or shelter environment. Knowledge of, or ability to learn humane animal handling, restraint, and confinement procedures; familiarity of various animal breeds; familiarity of common animal diseases; safety precautions of working around animals. Knowledge of, or ability to learn techniques of assisting AHT’s or veterinarian during examinations and treatment of animals; ability to assist during euthanasia. Ability to deal with the public courteously and effectively. Ability to lift up to 40 pounds. Committed to promoting and enhancing the image of the Humane Society of San Bernardino Valley.
This position description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. The employee will be required to follow any other job related duties required by management.
Apply by email to RNevarez@hssbv.org, fax at 909-386-1443, or apply in person today!!
The Humane Society provides an excellent employee benefits package which includes:
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- IRA
- Paid Vacation
- Sick Time