Location: Mechanicsville, VA
Company: Richmond Society For The Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals
the delivery of crucial programs of pet adoption, retention, training, advocacy, humane education, and more. Annually, we rescue, rehabilitate, and adopt out nearly 4,000 homeless animals while also providing our community with vital safety net programs designed to keep pets in loving homes and out of shelters.
The Richmond SPCA is seeking a full-time licensed veterinary technician to work at our satellite spay & neuter clinic. Smoky's Spay & Neuter Clinic provides high-volume sterilization services to pets in the care of public shelters and private rescue groups as well as community cats brought by volunteer caregivers engaging in Trap-Neuter-Vaccinate-Return. This is a great opportunity
to join a small, growing team and make a difference in the local Richmond spay/neuter community. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Handle and track controlled substances for large volumes of surgical patients Efficiently pre-medicate, induce, and intubate any and all patients as necessary Ensure prompt and accurate paperwork procedures are adhered to Respond appropriately during emergencies and take direction from veterinarians Maintain open and regular communication with the department supervisor as well as the Director of Veterinary Medicine and veterinarians and provide feedback Provide exceptional patient care Maintain existing work systems Be able to perform all job functions of a veterinary assistant
Attend and participate in all required trainings and meetings Be able to recognize a need for assistance and ask for help Provide training as needed and requested to support staff Go over post-operative expectations for patients with owners and caretakers upon dismissal Other job-related duties as assigned REQUIREMENTS: Excellent customer service skills; effective, empathetic communication Comfort handling/learning to handle both dogs and cats, including fearful or fractious patients Ability to work in a high-volume, fast-paced environment Weekday availability, no weekend work required 18 years of age or older Reliable transportation, including during inclement weather Hold a current LVT license in good standing in the State of Virginia QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS & EXPECTATIONS: Professional communication skills and comfort speaking with others, including coworkers Ability to multi-task, take and follow directions, adapt to and accommodate changing demands Strong work ethic Punctual and reliable Uncompromising commitment to the wellbeing of patients Resourceful and able to work independently at times Team-oriented Resourceful, positive, can-do attitude Excellent time management and prioritization skills Strong computer skills and ability to learn new computer systems (knowledge of Avimark a plus) Prior experience in a shelter, fast-paced hospital or high-volume sterilization services a plus Well-versed in basic wellness and medical knowledge Comfortable with basic LVT skills (e.
g. IV catheter placement, blood draws, anesthetic induction/intubation/monitoring/post op recovery, surgical prep) Able to monitor anesthesia, with a clear idea of abnormal conditions PHYSICAL JOB REQUIREMENTS: Able to routinely lift 50 lbs. Able to push/pull a large cart Able to work around animals (including those who are sick or injured or who have behavior challenges), loud noises, cat litter, animal waste, and various chemicals Able to bend, kneel and use your arms in a repetitive manner Able to stoop Able to physically restrain a dog up to 50 lbs.
Able to be on your feet for 8 to 10 hours at a time Have physical strength to perform cleaning duties effectively and efficiently WORK ENVIRONMENT: Rapid pace with exposure to potential hazards including animal waste and disinfectants High levels of noise Potential for animal bites and scratches and diseases that are zoonotic (can be transmitted from animals to people) All employees are eligible to become clients of the low-cost, full-service Susan M.
Markel Veterinary Hospital of the Richmond SPCA and have access to an Employee Assistance Program and 401(k) retirement plan. Full-time employees are eligible for insurance benefits, including medical, dental, and vision, life insurance, short-term disability, and paid time off. Individuals interested in applying for the position should submit a completed cover letter and resume with their online application. Selection for this position will be contingent on the successful completion of a background check. If you are selected for an interview, you will be contacted. No phone calls or walk-ins, please.
harmonious teamwork environment. Enjoy working under all weather conditions/seasons outdoors. Enjoy learning roles beyond the " traditional" kennel attendant. If this is how you would describe yourself, we encourage you to apply! About Our Company: We are St.
Francis Pet Resort and we offer overnight boarding, grooming, bathing and spa services to provide the best home away from home for your pet. In addition to boarding, we provide safe and enriching dog daycare to the Williamsburg area. We are also connected to Godspeed Animal Care who offers complete veterinary care and pet services. We are passionate about fostering both personal and professional growth for all and believe
that our staff is the key ingredient to the quality experience at St. Francis Pet Resort. About The Position: Your schedule will consist of four- 10-hour days with rotating weekends or five 8-Hour days.
(This is a non seasonal job- please do not apply if you do not have open availability) The rate of pay for this position starts at $14/hour. Pay based on experience in a boarding kennel and dog daycare facility. This position will be a multi-shift position. We operate from 5am-10pm and you will be scheduled depending on where you are needed for the week Your primary job is to ensure the safety and well-being of the pets in our care! You will be required to lift up to 50 lbs. You will be
required to clean quickly and efficiently. Cleaning up messes such as urine, feces and vomit as well as outdoor debris like leaves and pine needles is necessary.
You must love dogs and cats of all sizes, ages and breeds. We love and treat each guest as if they are our own! You must be comfortable learning how to administer medications, and handle medical emergencies. We offer great benefits to include: discounted health, vision, and dental insurance, paid time off, pet discounts, 401 K policy, short term disability and life insurance. Thank you for considering joining our fabulous and growing team at St. Francis Pet Resort. We look forward to hearing from you! Job Posted by Applicant Pro
to have a long-term career. Benefits to include insurance, pet discounts, paid time off and 401K just to name a few. Review our veterinary receptionist job description for more details. Job Posted by Applicant Pro
They should possess exceptional verbal and written communication skills, excellent record keeping abilities and they should have the desire for a long-term relationship with our practice. Skill set needed : · Strong venipuncture abilities · Anesthesia monitoring · Surgical suite prep and assistance · Perform dental cleaning with digital radiology · Radiology · Laboratory · Licensed in the state of VA Our Benefits include : · Medical, dental and vision insurance · Life insurance & short-term disability · 401K · Paid time off · Pet discounts · And more!
This full-time position requires weekdays and rotating Saturday's and on-call. Salary negotiable based on experience. $19- $30 based on license and experience. We are offering a sign on bonus for 1 year contract! Visit our website to learn more about us at Job Posted by Applicant Pro
fit, working together with a team of passionate partners to deliver the highest standards of care. Benefits of the being a Vetco Relief Veterinarian include: Flexible online booking! Achieve ultimate work-life balance. You select your shifts with no minimum or maximum number required.
Weekend and weekday hours available to select. You determine your rate for each relief shift chosen. Appointment based model for all pet parents to manage traffic. Trained, experienced paraprofessionals will take care of operations, so you can focus on delivering the best care. Electronic based medical documentation. Generous Petco discounts to help care for your pack. Ability to continue all practice activities
outside of Vetco clinic shifts. NO agency fees! Relief Shift Options Include : VETCO VACCINATION CLINICS : Basic wellness checks, vaccinations, heartworm testing, and microchip insertion.
No surgeries, emergencies, or illness care visits. Locations inside Petco stores and other retail locations. VETCO TOTAL CARE HOSPITALS: General practice hospitals delivering preventive care to diagnostic workups, outpatient surgeries and dentals; hospitals equipped with digital dental x-ray, Butterfly IQ+ Vet ultrasound imaging, and on-site labs and X-ray. Licensed and trained hospital staff. No overnights or emergency on-call. Requirements Include : Doctor of Veterinary Medicine state license in good
standing Appropriate state specific licensing to perform all shift functions including ability to perform blood draws & administer vaccines DEA in good standing required for full-service Vetco Total Care hospital shifts Ability to provide Certification of Insurance (COI) + license defense Compliance with all local state and federal mandates Send an email or schedule a call directly with one of our Talent Advisors to learn more!
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