Bottle Baby ICU Vet Tech - Overnight shift

Arizona Humane Society

  • Phoenix, AZ
  • $19.50 per hour
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 26 days ago
  • Apply easily
Every pet deserves a good life. We save the most vulnerable animals and enrich the lives of pets and people. Our mission is made possible with the hard work of our valued employees. Named "Best Nonprofit" and "Best Place to Volunteer" by our community, we offer a friendly, professional work environment with a culture that promotes innovation, compassion and excellence. ( )Bottle Baby ICU Vet Tech - Overnight ShiftFriday - Monday 9:30 pm to 8:00 amSUPPORTING YOUR GROWTHInvesting in our staff is important to us! We want you to learn new skills and grow into the role. We offer ongoing coaching, support and new learning opportunities. We are a large, non-profit organization with growth opportunities across many departments.PAWS UP FOR GREAT BENEFITS!
  • Competitive pay including Holiday pay, paid time off, and bereavement pay
  • Got student loans? Employment with AHS may qualify you for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program!
  • Affordable Medical plans for employee and family
  • Medical, Vision, Free Employee Dental
  • Health Savings Account and telemedicine options
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company vesting
  • Employer paid short term disability, long term disability and life insurance with buy up coverage available
  • Employee Assistance Program, providing free services every quarter such as confidential counseling and financial services
Position OverviewProvide care and treatment for neonatal kittens. Bottle feed kittens, track feeding and care activities, and ensure kittens are kept warm and thriving. Will guide and lead volunteers who are assisting. Duties may include caring for other animals at the shelter and related duties as assigned.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Essential Functions
  • Perform bottle feeding, cleaning, burping and all necessary care for neonatal kittens.
  • Administer treatments identified by AHS personnel as prescribed.
  • Assist in training volunteers or AHS employees as needed.
  • Keep Bottle Baby ICU clean and orderly; restock supplies as needed.
  • Complete and maintain tracking of activity and records.
  • Clean and disinfect kennels if needed.
  • Make sound decisions while independently caring for animals.
  • Follow departmental procedures for euthanasia including administration of drugs.
  • Answer emergency phone calls from fosters and provide assistance.
  • Other duties as assigned.
Other DutiesPlease note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.QualificationsEducation / Certifications / Licenses:
  • High school diploma/GED and completion of Veterinary Technician program or 6 months experience in a Veterinary Hospital required.
  • Strong communication skills.
  • Experience feeding kittens or puppies. Must love kittens and demonstrate safe and humane handling while caring for them.
  • Comfortable working with volunteers. Self-starter who can perform and make a positive impact without direct supervision.
  • Must portray critical thinking skills to triage patients.
Experience:Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:Language Able to speak, read, write and understand English.Mathematical BasicTechnical Proficient with windows computer systems. Able to learn programs such as Chameleon (software used with animals in a shelter environment and enter information accurately and completely).Other:Regular attendance. Access to reliable transportation. The person in this position will interact with hospital staff and other shelter personnel.Work Environment / Physical Demands:While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.There will be exposure to dust, heat, cold and temperature changes; occasional wet floors, animal noises, odor and dander. Most time will be spent in a typical air conditioned and heated office environment.Additional InformationThe Arizona Humane Society is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a participant in the E-Verify program. Pre-employment background check and required.Job Posted by ApplicantPro

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