Underdog Animal Rescue and Rehab located in beautiful Moab, Utah, is seeking a certified veterinary technician with experience in surgical field clinics. Experience in emergency and/or shelter medicine is a plus! The successful candidate will run the surgery side of a field clinic.

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

Attending one surgery clinic a month on the Navajo Nation - 3 days
Ensuring that the veterinary staff is trained with our equipment and is available to assist the surgery team with questions, concerns and emergencies throughout the clinic
Helps manage the surgery flow throughout the clinic from check in to induction, surgery, recovery and discharge
Is comfortable communicating and training volunteers in different areas of the clinic (recovery, sterilization, surgical assistance, etc.)
Is comfortable troubleshooting anesthesia machines, oxygen equipment, and sterilization equipment
Perform pre-surgical patient examinations
Triage and initiate emergency stabilization with indirect supervision from a veterinarian
Ensure strict adherence to protocols, policies, and procedures to maintain a safe surgical environment
Maintain accurate medical records, manage surgical inventory, scheduling, and post op follow up
Collaborate and communicate professionally with veterinarians, technicians, volunteers, and support staff to ensure smooth and efficient clinic flow.

Responsibilities outside of the clinic will include:

Ordering clinic supplies
Managing the surgery waitlist
Scheduling surgery appointments
Managing post-operative patient concerns
Unpacks and packs the mobile clinic
Drives the mobile clinic to field locations
Assisting with animal care and treatments at our shelter facility
Confirming locations
After clinic inventory
Recruiting and scheduling veterinarians and technicians

General skill requirements:

Good understanding of disease management in an area of a highly unvaccinated animal population

Ability to keep accurate medical records in online clinic and shelter management programs

Have a solid understanding of medical terminology

Ability to triage medical cases quickly and appropriately

Work effectively with individuals and colleagues from diverse communities and cultures.

Conduct oneself in a professional manner even when stressed or focused on individual tasks.

Know common drugs and protocols

Patient restraint

Be familiar with principles of Fear Free animal handling

Calculate, administer and properly manage fluids and medications

Perform venipunctures and place IV catheters

Prep wounds and apply bandages

Monitor vital signs

Properly place an endotracheal tube

Care for common urgent cases, including wound management, ear infections, and euthanasia

Induce and maintain anesthesia

Ability to multi-task in a hands-on environment

Must be able to lift 50# alone, or more with a team member

Facility maintenance

Handling and documenting controlled substances and knowledge of policies related to such

Experience with dogs and cats of all sizes, temperaments, and medical status

Ability to explain treatments to clients

Patient discharge and client education

Maintaining a clean and sanitary work environment

Perform routine, in-house diagnostic tests

You:

Possess a valid driver’s license and have the ability to travel, including overnight stays

Can work flexible hours outside of 3 clinic days per month

Have excellent verbal and written communication skills

Can multi-task, be self-motivated, and pay close attention to detail

Are a great team member or able to work autonomously

Work with a sense of urgency and possess critical thinking skills

Can identify patient distress and react appropriately

Thrive in a fast-paced environment and remain cool under pressure

Are comfortable doing patient assessments and procedures with little or no supervision

Have great organizational skills

Bring a positive attitude to work and promote the same in others

Our ideal candidate is looking for an opportunity to make an impact on a highly underserved community while tackling a challenging variety of tasks in a fast paced environment. If you are interested in shelter medicine and confident in your ability to make decisions on your feet, with and without the direction of a vet, this may be a great fit for you. This position is more than a job, and will not suit every vet tech. We will require a “working interview” (paid) before a final hiring decision is made.

Underdog is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and wants to be a place where a diverse mix of talented people want to come, stay, and do their best work.

To be considered, please send a letter of inquiry with a resume to: amber@underdogrescuemoab.org. Questions may be sent to the same address. Salary will be commensurate with experience with a base range starting at $45,000 annually.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Paid time off

Work Location: In person

Underdog Animal Rescue & Rehab

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