Vet Tech - Harrisburg

Duties & responsibilities

Veterinary Resource Center

• Treat animals humanely, with love and concern, both on and off the job and transmit these values to others.
• Obtain patient histories from clients and communicate pertinent information effectively to the veterinarian.
• Prepare patients for surgery, assist in surgery, and monitor anesthesia under the direction of the veterinarian.
• Assist doctors and other technicians in performing various medical procedures.
• Perform intramuscular and subcutaneous injections.
• Administer medications to animals as directed by the veterinarian.
• Perform venipuncture, laboratory tests, radiographs, IV catheter placement, and drug and fluid calculations as ordered by the veterinarian.
• Fill medications as prescribed by the veterinarian.
• Clean and pack surgical instruments.
• Operate an autoclave.
• Ensure the clinic area, surgery suite, and exam rooms are cleaned and sanitized DAILY to prevent the spread of disease.
• Ensure clinic equipment is cleaned and maintained properly.
• Comply with all laws pertaining to controlled substances.
• Embrace a positive attitude at work and be willing to work towards and contribute to team success.
• Approach all interactions with coworkers, volunteers, and clients with respect and grace.

Administrative Duties

• Utilize the clinic software and other related computer programs to maintain accurate medical records.
• Maintain and create patient records by accurately recording treatments, examinations, and test results in clinic software.
• Assist with receptionist duties as needed: answer phones/emails/messages, schedule appointments, admit patients, discharge patients, process payments.
• Assist with keeping inventory and ordering supplies.

Client and Customer Service

• Admit and discharge animals in a responsive, courteous, and tactful manner.
• Inform clients of any pertinent medical information regarding animal care; communicate detailed release instructions.
• Practice and encourage the humane treatment of animals.
• Provide quality customer service to clients, volunteers, and staff while actively promoting our mission, services, programs, and events.
• Promote donation and giving opportunities as appropriate.

Diversity and Inclusiveness

• Work effectively with individuals and colleagues from diverse communities and cultures.

Safety

• Ensure a safe work environment by following all safety guidelines and modeling safe work practice.
• Take immediate action to address any safety concerns that could put a staff member, volunteer, client, animal, or the organization at risk.
• Maintain a clean, healthy, and sanitary work area.

Qualifications

• Commitment to the mission, values, goals, and success of HSHA.
• At least one year’s experience working as a veterinary technician, and/or completion of a Veterinary Technician program, preferred.
• Experience with humane animal handling and restraint techniques of healthy, ill, fractious, and/or scared animals.
• Knowledge of basic dog and cat physiology, anatomy, and behavior, as it relates to understanding the general health of animals.
• Comfortable working in the shelter environment and willing to accommodate animals in the workplace.
• Computer literate and able to professionally communicate verbally and through email.
• Self-motivated and able to initiate and complete tasks.

Working Conditions

• Job Type: Full-timePay: From $15.00 per hourBenefits:
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee discount
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development assistance
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance
  Schedule:
  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday
  Work Location: In person