Vet Assistant

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Shelter Medicine CVT or experienced Vet Asst –

Summary:

Provides high level of care to canines in conjunction with the Medical Directors’ direction for animals in the rescue requiring medical treatment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensures all animals receive the appropriate medication.

• Works with staff including Directors, Coordinators, and Foster Families in developing and adhering to current treatment, vaccination, and medical treatment protocols. Assists as required with treatments and medication orders.

• Administers treatments per the Medical Directors orders and provides excellent supportive care for injured and ill animals.

• Provides direction for the staff regarding canines undergoing treatment.

• Maintains medical treatment records and reports in an accurate and timely manner and in accordance with Colorado Puppy Rescue procedures.

• Sends treatment records and reports to Executive and Medical Director

• Communicates with rescue staff, foster families, and adopters concerning the health of canines undergoing treatment.

• Answers general questions about Colorado Puppy Rescue procedures and care of canines.

• Communicates daily with the rescue medical director regarding the status of canines in treatment.

• Brings concerns forward and triages priorities throughout the intake and adoption events by working with rescue staff.

• Communicates with the rescue staff regarding the health status of animals available for adoption.

• Reviews sick canines examining and medicating as needed following medical protocols and moving animals to appropriate isolation areas in home and at intake and adoption location as indicated.

• Preforms laboratory testing as needed, including fecal tests

• Giving vaccinations, wormers, etc. as needed

• Brings canine to specialty veterinarian as needed

• Cleans and disinfects kennels and health care areas as needed to ensure they are maintained in a sanitary and organized manner.

• Attaches all medical related information to adoption contract as needed

• Performs other medically related duties as assigned.

• In home care of canines needing medical attention as needed

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Requirements:

• Must be at least 18 years of age.

• Associates degree in veterinary technology from an accredited institution.

• Successful completion of a veterinary technician internship and a minimum of one year of prior experience in a full-service veterinary hospital or animal shelter/rescue environment.

• Must be willing to bring sick and/or injured canines’ home for treatment

• Must be able to work flexible hours, which will include evenings, weekends, and holidays.

 

Physical Demands:

• Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.