Veterinary Technician Assistant

MaxFund Animal Adoption Center is a 501c3 non-profit, no kill animal shelter. We are looking for qualified applicants to fill 3 Veterinary Technician positions at the dog and cat shelters. These positions are full-time, 40-hours per week with weekends and holidays required. To apply please send your resume to the Shelter Manager through Indeed.
As a MaxFund Veterinary Technician you will be working with the cats and dogs at the shelter. This position requires a person that can work independently as well as be a team player. This position works closely with kennel techs, the front desk staff, volunteers, fosters, and potential adopters so will need good communication skills and treat people professionally and with respect.
Responsibilities will include:

• Work with the Shelter Veterinarian.
• Communicate with potential adopters and fosters.
• Use safe restraint techniques, follow protocol, and sustain clean and organized treatment areas, exam rooms, and lab.
• Bring animals back to the exam room and perform an initial evaluation of their health
• Handle basic care duties, including cleaning and dressing wounds, administering medication, collecting samples, and checking vitals
• Assist with diagnostic imaging and lab work, including blood tests and analysis of urine sample
• Provide assistance to the veterinarian during surgeries and other procedures by sterilizing tools, stocking the exam and operating rooms, and confirming that equipment is all working properly
• Update patient files, review care plans, and handle other administrative duties as necessary
• Passion for working with animals
• Ability to prioritize and manage numerous different patient needs at one time
• Attention to detail in order to maintain accurate patient records
• Willingness to take direction.
• Spanish is a plus.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $20.00 - $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Holidays
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Denver, CO 80204: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Veterinary experience: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person