Shelter Vet Tech

The Shelter Veterinary Technician is responsible for providing daily routine care for animals housed in the medical holding areas and assisting in overseeing daily shelter medical operations.

Requirements

• Works under the supervision of a licensed veterinarian employed by the SPCA of Texas.
• Assist in overseeing shelter medical services operations, including animal medical treatments, diagnostic testing, and daily shelter surgeries.
• Care for, feed, monitor, medicate, and perform medical treatment on animals under the supervision of a licensed SPCA of Texas veterinarian.
• Report any observed health or behavior issues to ACC or Rescue Center Management.
• Perform diagnostic testing, including drawing blood, fecal testing, mange testing, heartworm testing, feline leukemia testing, and radiographs.
• Coordinate with Foster Department regarding scheduled foster appointments and medication refills.
• Educate fosters and/or adopters on medical conditions/concerns and ensure full understanding of expectations of an animal's care, prior to leaving the shelter.
• Maintain an accurate log of all incoming and outgoing controlled substances, and immediately report any shortages to the ACC Medical Services Supervisor.
• Ensure proper labeling and dating of medications, determine and maintain appropriate and accurate level of medical inventory and supplies, and coordinate supply orders with the ACC Medical Services Supervisor.
• Create a supportive learning environment and assist in teaching technical skills to team members according to the outlined protocols.
• Maintain assigned equipment and supplies and report any problems or needed repairs to ACC Medical Services Supervisor.
• Enter accurate and complete medical information for shelter pets into shelter management system.
• Assist in opening and/or closing the shelter or rescue center in the absence of leads or at the request of the ACC Supervisor/Manager or the Rescue Center Supervisor.
• Fill in for other departments/positions as needed.
• Demonstrate the Core Values of the SPCA of Texas on and off the job.
• Actively engage with volunteers in such a way that provides support for our volunteers and staff and proactively improves our volunteer program.
• Be an ambassador for the SPCA of Texas, sharing the work and mission with your friends and family and be knowledgeable of the various ways to support our work.
• Other responsibilities as assigned by the ACC Medical Services Supervisor and/or SPCA Veterinarians.