Summary:
Under the supervision of a licensed veterinarian, the Veterinary Technician is responsible for upholding current BTAA veterinary health practices to ensure the overall health and well-being of animals in our care, including daily shelter medicine duties, treating animals in foster care, intake, examination of newly arrived pets, daily rounds of animals, surgical assisting, purchasing and inventory control, blood and laboratory exams.
BTAA Expectations of Employee:
Treats animals humanely, with love and concern, both on and off the job, and transmit these values to others.
Adheres to organization's policies and procedures.
Ensure that all state and federal laws and regulations, BTAA standards, policies and procedures regarding clinic/care center operations, the practice of veterinary medicine, drug control and animal care and handling are strictly followed.
Provides accurate information and courteous service to the public at all times.
Makes a good appearance and has the ability to deal tactfully and effectively with the public.
Maintains a positive and respectful attitude.
Communicates regularly with the Care Center Manager about department issues.
Demonstrates flexible and efficient time management and ability to prioritize workload.
Consistently reports to work on time prepared to perform duties of position.
Is willing to participate in meetings with other BTAA personnel and share ideas and suggestions designed to improve working conditions and the organizati