Licensed Veterinary Technician

Director of Animal Welfare and Operations

Collaborates with:

Shelter and Clinic staff

Supports:

Animal Care Technicians | Front desk and clinic operations

Primary

Job Purpose:

Spokane Humane Society is an animal welfare non-profit agency whose mission is supported 100% by donations from the community.

The LVT is responsible for performing initial health evaluation of incoming animals. Evaluate animals for staff safety and suitability for integration into shelter population, intermediate holding/observation, or isolation/quarantine.

Provide feedback on animals to Director of Animal Welfare and Operations and kennel staff.

Provides continuity between the animals, the shelter, and the clinic, schedules “vet checks”. Performs treatments/procedures on animals such as administering vaccines/medications, de-worming, bathing, grooming, flea and tick removal and microchip testing. Orders supplies and materials through purchase order system coordinated with Shelter Supervisor and clinic staff. Maintains adequate inventory of supplies and materials to conduct initial health assessments. Each team member of SHS must demonstrate the core values of the organization which include eager and willingness to go above and beyond, dependable and dedicated to the vision of SHS, and able to be not only be compassionate to animals but also their humans, and fellow staff.

The LVT is responsible for the following items:

• Induction and anesthetic monitoring of surgical patients
• Animal care, training & mentorship of veterinary assistants
• Monitoring surgical patients in recovery
• Client communications for post-operative discharges
• Conducts initial/basic medical examinations of animals entering the shelter to determine health care needs and reports findings to the veterinarian and shelter supervisor.
• Performs treatments/procedures on animals such as administering vaccines/medications, de-worming, bathing, grooming, flea and tick removal, FeLV/FIV, Heartworm and microchip testing.
• Coordinates animal health care at the animal shelter; monitors the health of the animals daily and confers with the shelter supervisor and clinic about any animals which may need medical treatment.
• Schedules vet checks, transports animals, and assists clinic staff with health checks for shelter animals.
• Completes and updates animal health related records (Shelter Luv); ensures adequate medical and health care supplies are on-hand; maintains inventory of all pharmaceuticals, equipment, and supplies.
• Adaptability:
  Capable of adjusting to changes, delays, or unexpected events in the work environment. SHS works with animals who are unpredictable at times in behavior and health; in addition, our donors/sponsors can provide information that is past a preferred deadline. All employees demonstrate being able to manage competing demands, prioritizing tasks, and altering approaches to best fit the situation.
• Interpersonal
  
  Skills:
  
  Proficient in developing and maintaining positive working relationships with all agency team-members.
  
  Each day arrives to work as a positive team member both inside and outside the organization, while effectively handling internal pressure as animal welfare can be unpredictable.
• Dependability:
  Reliable in following instructions, both written and verbal. Responsive to management direction and able to complete tasks on time or notify the appropriate person with an alternate plan when necessary.
• Judgment:
  Adept at making timely decisions, exhibiting sound and accurate judgment, and explaining the reasoning behind decisions. Able to use SHS resources to support decisions such as tele health and approved partners.
• Language Ability:
  Competent in reading and writing reports, emails, and procedure and policy documents. Effective in communication with community members and present information and responding to questions from management staff, volunteers, customers, and the public in a positive way.
• Problem Solving Ability:
  Capable of identifying and preventing problems before they occur by verifying your own work before submitting. Formulating alternative solutions when necessary and transferring learning from past animal and/or business experiences to continue to…