Avian and Exotics Overnight Technician
Avian and Exotics Overnight Technician
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Job Description
Full Time 36 hours a week to include weekend hours.
The Position:
The Avian Exotics (A/E) Overnight Technician works collaboratively with their veterinarians and the entire Angell support staff to provide Angell clientele with excellent clinical and customer service. These services include assisting with case management of A/E animals admitted to the hospital assisting with technical procedures triaging patients communications with clients and sometimes referring veterinarians. The technician assists the veterinarian in Inpatient/ER clinic radiology surgery and in other areas of the hospital.
The technician must be able to interact with all staff members and clients in a positive and dynamic manner and provide technical advice following hospital policies and procedures. It requires knowledge specific to A/E clinical tests procedures protocols medical terminology and animal handling and math skills. The technician should be able to communicate orally and in writing veterinary specific clinical information regarding services to our clients and other hospital staff.
Some Responsibilities to include:
- Avian Exotics Ward nursing care of all patients
- Knowledge preparation administration and storage of all medications utilized in the department
- Provide exceptional client service based on the individual needs of each client and patient
- Ability to assist in taking radiographs on avian and exotics patients in cooperation with radiology technical staff
- Properly utilize Instinct electronic treatment sheet and record treatments correctly
- Assist veterinarians and/or technician when needed with surgical patient paperwork preoperative assessments and client education relevant to surgical anesthetic or diagnostic procedures
Physical Requirements:
- Able to stoop bend kneel and stand for prolonged periods of time.
- Able to stand for long periods of time up to 80100 of entire shift.
- Able to move lift push pull or carry up to 22 kgs repeatedly. Over 22 kgs with assistance.
WHO WE ARE:
The Boston MSPCAAngell is one of the oldest and most venerable humane organizations in the world and working in an environment that clearly delivers on its mission of advancing the health and welfare of animals adds an important dimension to our work.
APPLICANT REQUIREMENTS:
- Associates Degree from an accredited Veterinary Technician program or equivalent certification required (Bachelors Degree preferred).
- Licensed Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) required.
- A minimum of 1 year veterinary technician experience required.
- Previous working experience with avian and exotic patients required.
- Advanced technical skills including but not limited to: venipuncture IV catheter placement anesthesia and IV fluid administration.
OUR BENEFITS:
Our compensation package includes health dental and life insurance 403(b) retirement plan tuition reimbursement paid holidays sick and vacation time employee discounts for pet health care and free onsite parking.
If you are interested in working for an organization where your work is an important part of a respected and caring nonprofit this may be the career change you are looking for.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
