Butte Humane Society RVT Chico, CA · Full time

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Our Mission: Saving Lives. Finding Homes. Inspiring Compassion. Our Vision: Butte Humane Society is committed to nurturing and promoting the human-animal bond. It is our vision to: Provide for the well-being of companion animals. Reduce the number of unwanted animals through aggressive spay/neuter programs. Promote the human-animal bond through adoption, education and outreach programs. Act as an advocate on behalf of animals in need.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Anesthesia: Induce and monitor anesthesia for surgical patients, ensuring patient safety and comfort.
• Dental Care: perform dental treatments as recommended by the Veterinarian following dental best practices.
• Surgical Assistance: Assist the veterinarian with surgical procedures, including preparation, instrument handling, and post-operative care.
• Patient Care: Provide comprehensive patient care, including administering medications, treatments, and monitoring vital signs.
• Examination Assistance: Assist with physical examinations, diagnostic procedures, and treatments.
• Client Communication: Communicate effectively with clients regarding patient conditions, treatment plans, and medication administration.
• Medical Records: Maintain accurate and detailed medical records, including patient information, procedures performed, and medications dispensed.
• Inventory Management: Assist with maintaining medical inventory, ensuring adequate supplies and proper storage.
• Shelter Animal Care: Provide medical care for shelter animals, including vaccinations, treatments, and monitoring for illness.
• Euthanasia Assistance: Assist with euthanasia procedures, providing compassionate and respectful care.
• Controlled Substance Management: Participate in CURES reporting and maintain accurate drug logs for controlled substances.
• Clinic Leadership: Works as part of the Clinic Leadership Team to ensure the goals of the clinic are being met, helping to train staff, and participating in keeping our clinic a positive place to work.

Other Responsibilities:

• Database Management: Maintain accurate, professional, and legible records in the clinic database, including data entry for controlled drugs, animal information, and procedures.
• Animal Handling: Follow established safe and humane protocols for handling animals.
• Preventative Protocols: Learn and apply preventative protocols for animal health.
• Cross-Contamination Control: Adhere to cross-contamination protocols to prevent the spread of disease.
• Medical Protocols: Follow all established medical protocols.
• Licensing: Maintain a current California RVT license.
• Safety Protocols: Follow all established safety procedures and protocols.
• Safe Work Practices: Model safe work practices and adhere to safety guidelines.
• Safety Concerns: Take immediate action to address any safety concerns.
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Wear required clothing, identification, and job-specific safety gear.
• Disease Transmission: Demonstrate understanding of animal diseases and transmission to other animals and people.

Characteristics:

Candidates applying for this position will possess:

• Extreme passion for our agency’s mission of finding homes, saving lives and inspiring compassion.
• Proven ability to exercise good judgment when dealing with the public, staff, volunteers, and confidential information.
• A love of animals without bias against specific breeds or species.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills as well as ability to communicate with people from all backgrounds.
• Ability to maintain a professional demeanor with the public, volunteers, and other staff members.
• Ability to problem solve and face challenging situations in a calm and mature manner.
• Self motivated and proactive work ethic as well as ability to work independently.
• Ability to absorb and apply information quickly.

Requirements:

• 18 years of age or older.
• Current CA RVT License in good standing
• Knowledge of animal behavior, learning theory, and the ability to apply to shelter animals
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds, sit/stand for long periods of time, and possess the willingness/ability to humanely handle possibly feral cats and large (60+ lbs.), strong dogs in an effective manner.
• Computer literacy and the ability to master software as applicable to BHS operations

Working Conditions:

• The work environment can be dirty, smelly, noisy, stressful, and demanding.
• Exposure to potentially dangerous chemicals, animals, parasites, and infectious diseases is possible.
• Subject to animal bites and scratches while handling animals.
• Regularly lift and carry animals weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Work can be physically and emotionally demanding.

Work Schedule:

• Full-time: Tuesday-Friday, 7:00am-6:00pm (4-day work week), can be amended based on the mutual agreement of Butte Humane Society and the RVT.

Compensation: $28-$32 hourly, DOE

Benefits: The Full-Time RVT employee receives health, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, holiday pay, license renewal reimbursement, a uniform allowance, CE Stipend, and an employee discount on veterinary center products/services.

Physical Demands:

• Standing: Frequently
• Walking: Constantly
• Stairs: Occasionally
• Sitting: Frequently
• Lifting/Carrying: Frequently
• Pushing/Pulling: Frequently
• Bending/Stooping: Frequently
• Kneeling: Occasionally
• Squatting/Crouching: Frequently
• Reaching: Frequently
• Grip/Dexterity: Constantly
• Twisting: Frequently
• Talking: Constantly
• Hearing: Constantly
• Repetitive Motions: Constantly
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination: Constantly
• Visual Acuity: Constantly