What makes the AWS Clinic so special? As a non-profit organization, Animal Welfare Society is mission-driven, caring for lost and homeless pets and providing our community’s pet owners access to affordable services and resources so pets and their families stay together and thrive. Financial pressure and stress is limited, so the focus is simply on providing care and efficiently balancing AWS shelter pet population needs with the needs of our community. Every day at the AWS Community Veterinary Clinic is unique and rewarding.

POSITION SUMMARY: The licensed veterinary technician (LVT) is the veterinarian’s primary medical support and aids the veterinarian in achieving greater efficiency in overall patient care. The LVT will apply his/her professional technical skills in anesthesia, surgery, dentistry, laboratory testing, patient nursing care and client education. The technician must be a detail-oriented person who can make good decisions, respond quickly and calmly to crises, and always maintain high standards of patient care.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Works collaboratively within all levels of the organization and across departments to cultivate a positive culture and team approach to fulfilling AWS’ mission
Compassionately, calmly, and gently handles patients in our care
Communicates with clients in a friendly, helpful manner to answer questions, acquire histories, etc.
Assists in surgeries and advanced imaging procedures
Performs anesthetic induction, monitoring, maintenance, and recovery as required
Utilizes practice management software to maintain client and patient records
Provides safe restraint for patients during examinations and procedures
Interprets and follows through on treatment sheet orders
Implements appropriate animal husbandry skills to decrease disease spread, injury and stress to patients
Performs venipuncture, IV catheter placement etc. as needed
Recognizes normal physical examination parameters on canine, feline, and other patients
Notices and documents changes in patient attitude, behavior, and condition
Calculates medication and fluid doses for administration to hospitalized patients
Carries out or sets up procedures that do not require veterinarian assistance
Assists with other areas of service during downtime or as directed by supervisor
Provides excellent communication and customer service skills
Displays ability to handle stressful or emergent situations in a calm and supportive manner
Maintains controlled substance log; keeps controlled drugs secured to meet Drug Enforcement Agency and Maine state law requirements
Maintains radiology log to comply with AAHA standards and/or Maine state laws
Remains knowledgeable and in compliance with AWS Personnel Guidelines, applicable State and Federal laws and AWS policies, procedures and programs
Supports programs and activities of AWS as requested

QUALIFICATIONS/ATTRIBUTES DESIRED:

3+ years experience in a clinic setting
Graduate of an AVMA accredited training school or program, licensed with the state of Maine in good standing and must complete all professional requirements to maintain licensure
Basic computer literacy, including typing, required; experience with general office equipment and Macintosh Operating System preferred
Proven organizational skills

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $24.00 - $27.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Employee discount
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Uniform allowance
Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

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