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Job Purpose: As a Veterinary Technician in our Golden Valley shelter, you are a focused and self-confident team member. You provide for the care, evaluation, examination, treatment, and support of animals.

Benefits (see additional benefits below):

• Health, dental, vision insurance and more!
• 15+ days of paid time off for a full year
• 4 floating holidays (# of days is per year based on start date)
• 401k - employer match is 100% up to the first 4% deferred.

Pay: $20-30/hour depending on current certification and experience, plus benefits!

Location: Golden Valley, MN (shelter environment)

Schedule: Full time; 32-40 hours/week, 8-hour shifts/day

Days and times required to work:

• Must be available to work at least one Saturday or Sunday shift per week.
• Saturday, Sunday and Monday shift times vary between the hours of 7:00 AM and 6:15 PM
• Tuesday - Friday shift times vary between the hours of 7:00 AM and 8:00 PM

*Shift times are subject to change based on the needs of the organization

What you will be doing as a Veterinary Technician:

• Customer Service Interact with customers and provide timely support and counseling on results of the exams or the evaluation process.
• Animal Care Perform treatment and monitoring of animals. Assist in surgery in accordance with established procedures. Evaluate and humanely euthanize animals as required. Responsible for calculating, preparing, administering, and logging medications and controlled substances. If working in the clinic, assist in all aspects of the spay/neuter clinic, wellness clinic, and specialty surgeries.
• Communication Listen, pay attention, and be a responsible steward of information.
• Support Greet and respond to customers questions, process payment, and open and close the receiving area. Complete accurate data entry in computer system.
• Culture Foster an open and inclusive work environment by modeling AHSs behaviors and values, consistent with the vision and mission of the organization. Champion a culture of safety and promote meaningful volunteer engagement.
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

What we are looking for in a Veterinary Technician:

• Schedule Regular, predictable attendance, punctuality, and availability to work during operational hours as defined by leadership with the expectation to work varied hours including evening and weekend shifts.
• Communication Excellent interpersonal and communications skills, must have ability to work as a team member and partner collaboratively with external and internal customers and departments.
• Experience Veterinary technician experience required with the exception of a new grad from a VT program
• Computer Skills Proficient with computers, specifically, a working knowledge of Microsoft products.
• Adaptability Ability to work in a professional and positive manner with high attention to detail in a variety of situations and the willingness to assist at other sites.
• Physical Capabilities Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. Must have a high level of resiliency.

This position description is intended to describe the general content and/or requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements.

Benefits

About AHS

Every year, Animal Humane Society provides direct care and services to help nearly 100,000 animals in need across Minnesota. As one of the nation's leading animal welfare organizations, AHS is transforming the way shelters care for animals and engage their communities. From innovative medical and behavior programs to investments in outreach and advocacy, were advancing animal welfare and creating a more humane world for animals everywhere

Why Work Here

• Make a difference in the lives of animals and people
• Join a team of coworkers who love animals as much as you do
• Work-life balance
• Unique animal adoption benefits and discounts on veterinary care, pet supplies, and animal training classes
• Health insurance coverage for full time staff includes the following: medical, dental, vision, health savings account, flexible spending account for health care expenses and dependent care, voluntary accident insurance, and employee-paid supplemental life, and employee-paid accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Employer paid benefits for full time staff includes the following: basic life insurance, basic accidental death and dismemberment insurance, short-term and long-term disability
• Mental Health and Counseling Support
  • Employees that subscribe to Medica Insurance have 5 free counselling sessions per year
  • All employees have access to our Employee Assistance Program with 3 free counseling sessions per year
• 401K with up to 4% match for part time and full time staff
• Nine paid holidays for full time staff
• Paid floating holidays for part time and full time staff (up to 4 days per year based on start date)
• Paid time off for part time and full time staff (amount is based on hours worked and full time/part time status)
• Paid parent leave for full time staff

Our Organizational Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion:

As an organization dedicated to making the world a more humane and compassionate place for animals, we know that people are at the heart of all that we do. Animal Humane Societys commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusivity is essential to our mission and shapes our culture, our work, and the services we provide.

At AHS we embrace and honor the inherent dignity and diverse experiences of our team members, volunteers, board members, partners, clients, and visitors, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ability, or income. Working together to instill equity and inclusivity within our organization will allow us to better serve the people and animals of Minnesota, and ultimately have a positive impact on animals in our care.