Veterinary Technician, Senior Veterinary Specialist, or Veterinary Specialist; exp

Position: Veterinary Technician, Senior Veterinary Specialist, or Veterinary Specialist (depending on exp[...]
Location: Kanab

Veterinary Technician, Senior Veterinary Specialist, or Veterinary Specialist (depending on experience)

The Best Friend's Mission is to do nothing short of making history by bringing about a time when there are No More Homeless Pets. Our goal is that every animal shelter in every community in the country be no kill.

The fact is, we have a great culture, populated by fun, dedicated, and brilliant people. But we're always looking for talented people who can help us make history, and that's where you come in.

Veterinary Technician, Senior Veterinary Specialist and Veterinary Specialist (position and pay dependent upon experience) Hiring Range: $24-$27 average starting pay per hour, depending upon experience Benefits:
Medical, dental, and vision coverage; a 401(k) with company matching; generous paid time off; paid family leave; pawternity leave for your pet, relocation assistance available; and additional employee benefits and growth opportunities.

Shift: Days and shift times can be flexible, typically five 8 hour shifts between 7:00am to 6:00pm

Position Summary:

Best Friends offers a veterinary career path with opportunities starting with Veterinary Assistants progressing to Veterinary Specialist, Sr. Specialist then Technician. Candidates will be hired based on experience, qualifications, and responsibilities. Clinic:
Our clinic offers state of the art exam rooms and equipment. You'll learn from highly experienced veterinarians and work with over 100 different species of animals from companion to exotics. Ready for a Change of Scenery? Relocation assistance may be available

Location:

Kanab, Utah

This is an Animal Sanctuary in Angel Canyon. Near Zion, Utah, St. George, Utah, Glendale, Utah and Fredonia, Arizona. Three hour drive to Las Vegas, Nevada, five hour drive to Salt Lake City, Utah.

If you're searching from outside Utah, don't let the location stop you from applying. Kanab, Utah offers an extraordinary setting for your next chapter. Surrounded by the natural beauty of southern Utah and the Southwest, it's an incredible place for those who enjoy outdoor adventure, open spaces, and a close connection to nature. This is an opportunity to combine your veterinary career with a lifestyle and mission you can feel good about.

Culture

Statement and Responsibilities:

We believe in treating everyone with kindness and compassion, building trust throughauthenticityand following through on commitments. We prioritize well-being alongside our mission, fostering strong relationships through open communication and transparent feedback. Diversity and inclusion are integral to our culture, enriching team dynamics by valuing diverse perspectives. Each team memberis responsible for creating an inclusive environment where all voices are respected and contributing to a workplace that embodies our shared values and commitment to progress.

By consistently aligning our actions with our Guiding Principles, we strengthen our culture and ensure that our values are lived every day.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate kindness and the Golden Rule in our everyday actions by practicing inclusion and respect for every person for the value they bring to the table. Be a role model for the spirit of authenticity, kindness and positive influence with each other, our visitors, and volunteers as well as to the animals every day. This includes listening, being present, being supportive of others and demonstrating compassion and curiosity in conflict.
• Perform medical care for dogs including but not limited to intravenous injections, blood draws, medicating, vaccinating, subcutaneous fluids, catheter placement, and microchipping under the direction of a veterinarian; have a comprehensive knowledge of sterile techniques, basic knowledge of surgical instruments, and general pharmacology, anesthesia monitoring, surgical induction and recovery; skilled understanding of humane restraint for medical procedures and emergency stabilization procedures.
• Maintain a clean and disinfected working environment, maintain controlled substances logs, accurately enter, and maintain patient and client medical data.
• Support, empower and enable volunteers and foster parents with the goal of utilizing volunteers to expand Best Friends lifesaving capacity; conduct client communications including aftercare and emergency support.
• Support basic care for dogs such as feeding, cleaning, walking, and socialization for animals temporarily housed or transported within Lifesaving Center vehicles, buildings, or facilities.
• Work collaboratively with Best Friends’ team members in all areas of operations to achieve veterinary services and organizational lifesaving goals; follow Best Friends policies, procedures, and task lists for daily lifesaving outcome assignments, including accurate and timely communications, work completion, data entry, and recordkeeping.
• Maintain a safe workplace, value, and model safe work practices, adhering to organizational safety practices and rules, and…