Pet Technician
Pet Technician
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Job Description
About Us:
VOALA
Helping Our Most Vulnerable Change Their Life Stories
Volunteers of America is a nonprofit human services organization committed to serving people in need strengthening families and building communities. VOALA provides a variety of social services to Los Angeles area communities such as Head Start programs Upward Bound college prep programs veterans services homeless shelters lowincome housing program as well as drug and alcohol rehabilitation. Learn more at www.voala.
PAY RATE: $24.22 $25.50 PER HOUR
BENEFITS: VOALA offers competitive medical dental vision and retirement benefits.
JOB SUMMARY AND PURPOSE
Under the supervision of the Safety Facilities and Accessibility Director the Pet Technician provides a range of veterinary services to shelter residents and their pets. This role is crucial in supporting the emotional and physical wellbeing of both residents and their animal companions fostering a healthy and humane environment within the shelter.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Conduct initial pet assessments: Evaluate resident pets health identify needs and provide basic first aid.
- Provide pet care support: Offer medication assistance nutrition guidance and hygiene education to residents.
- Guide residents on responsible pet ownership: Advise on pet care in various housing situations (encampments shelters etc..
- Coordinate veterinary care: Schedule appointments transportation and maintain accurate health records.
- Manage pet resources: Procure supplies inventory medications and build relationships with animal welfare organizations.
- Advocate for community resources: Identify and connect residents with lowcost vet care food banks and grooming services.
- Develop and implement policies: Work with designated program staff in the creation and implementation of petrelated policies safety protocols and disaster preparedness plans.
- Ensure program compliance: Maintain compliance with animal welfare regulations conduct safety inspections and participate in relevant trainings and events.
- Other duties as may arise to support the program.
Qualifications
REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be able to pass a fingerprint clearance background check including criminal history personal references employment and education verifications
EDUCATION:
- High School Diploma or equivalent required.
- Graduation from an accredited Veterinary Technician program or two years relevant pet care experience.
EXPERIENCE:
- 2 years of experience in providing basic veterinary care to animals including but not limited to:
- Physical examinations
- Vaccinations and deworming medication administration
- Minor wound care
- Demonstrated experience in client education on basic pet care including nutrition hygiene and preventative measures.
- Experience working with diverse populations including individuals experiencing homelessness or facing other barriers.
- Experience with basic recordkeeping and data entry related to animal health.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience working in a mobile veterinary setting.
- Experience working with shelter animals or in a nonprofit setting.
- Experience with behavior modification techniques for dogs and cats.
- Bilingual skills (English/Spanish)
Volunteers of America is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability protected Veteran Status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal state or local law.
This employer participates in EVerify as required by the federal government and will provide the federal government with your Form 19 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
If EVerify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (OHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you including terminating your employment.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full Time
