Clinic Stipend-Volunteer Veterinary Technician in Kanab

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Organizational Impact: Shelters across the country are expecting to experience overcrowding, economic hardships, and staff shortages due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This position increases the organization’s ability to continue to provide critical services to shelter partners, local pet owners, and sanctuary animals.

Location:
5001 Angel Canyon Road
Kanab, UT
84741

Position Function/Goals/Deadlines:

• Provides extra support for the care of animals in the medical department.
• Assists the veterinary technicians and veterinary assistants with animal care duties

Goals:

• Provide support for the medical care of patients in the hospital or satellite areas as needed
• Provide the volunteer with a good understanding of the veterinary clinic in a sanctuary/shelter setting

Time Commitment and Location of Work:

• 4-8 hours per day; minimum of 3 days per week up to 5 days per week; 5-day commitment would be ideal, but not required.
• Locations: Main Clinic, Satellite clinics located in Dogtown, Cat World, large animal areas, Parrots and Rabbits as needed.

Core responsibilities:

• Act as liaison between Veterinarians (internal and external), Clinic Management, owners/animal care staff regarding the health, status, and welfare of all patients.
• Have medical skills associated with all aspects of hospitalized patients: following treatment sheets, recognizing and communicating changes in patient status, common and specialized diagnostic procedures, administration of treatments (injectable and oral medications, bandage care, basic physical therapy exercises).
• Have surgical skills associated with all aspects of surgical patients: sterile technique, assisting the veterinarian intra-operatively, surgical induction, preparation for surgery, postoperative recovery care, recognizing anesthetic complications, and perioperative monitoring.
• Perform husbandry, triage, phlebotomy, lab work, IV catheter placement, radiology, ultrasound, wound management/bandaging, fluid maintenance, injectable and oral medication administration, laser treatment, intubation/extubation, monitoring and maintenance of anesthesia,, etc.
• Perform solely or in conjunction with a Senior Technician/Veterinarian special procedures including: chemotherapy, blood transfusions, maintaining feeding tubes/chest tubes/urinary catheters, dentals, critical care of medical and surgical patients, physical therapy, euthanasia.
• Perform above medical skills while following strict quarantine/Isolation protocols
• Perform laboratory testing and basic interpretation: cbc, chemistry panels, T4, urinalysis/fecal analysis (multiple species), ear cytology, PT/PTT, blood smears, facilitate outside lab work, etc.
• Have a working knowledge of medical conditions, terminology, transcription and data entry.
• Track and input hours worked into the Best Friends volunteer database.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Prior experience working in a Veterinary clinic or prior experience as a Veterinary Technician, or relevant education and or certifications.
• Able and willing to adhere to clinic standards for anesthesia, sterility, surgical technique, and medical record-keeping.
• Able to understand and adhere to all safety rules.
• Able to remain calm and focused during emergent situations.
• Demonstrates initiative to listen to instructions, ask questions to clarify if needed, and ensure that tasks are carried out correctly.
• Positive attitude and enjoys working with other volunteers and staff.
• Able to communicate effectively through oral and written communication.

Physical requirements:

• Ability to lift and handle animals of varying sizes and species, bending, stooping, and walking on a daily basis.
• Must be able to perform strenuous manual labor. Ability to stand for long periods of time while performing work requiring concentration and manual dexterity.
• Must be able to bend, stoop, hike, walk, kneel, and lift.

A daily stipend will be offered toClinic Volunteer Veterinarians ($450/day) & Clinic Volunteer Veterinary Technicians ($150/day).

Due to the current situation, we are asking that any travel to the Sanctuary is done by personal vehicle. Cost of gas to & from Kanab will be reimbursed. Lodging will be provided.

If you think you might be willing to add your name to the list, please click here to provide us with more information.

Thank you for your consideration and for everything you’re already doing to help people and their pets stay safe and healthy.