Certified Veterinary Technician
Certified Veterinary Technicians (CVTs) assist in the treatment and rehabilitation of injured, orphaned, or sick wild animals. They perform a variety of veterinary medical care and support services; provide necessary guidance to volunteers and interns; properly manage and adhere to all WRC medical, safety and training procedures; and maintain high quality standards in medical care, facility maintenance and record keeping.
The position is part of our wildlife medical team of full-time veterinarians, certified veterinary technicians, and veterinary technician assistants in a fully equipped veterinary hospital including: digital radiology, ultrasound, in-house laboratory (including teaching microscope), a surgical suite, XRF lead detection, and critical care capabilities.
WRC is open seven days a week, 365 days a year, has a full-time staff of more than 30, and relies on more than 500 volunteers for many daily animal care tasks.
Details & Requirements
- Professional CVT experience of three years
- Position is dependent on obtaining a veterinary technician certification in the state of MN within 3 months of starting employment.
- Rabies pre-exposure vaccine series and titer are required before starting.
CVTs must:
- be capable of lifting 30 lbs from the floor
- be able to be on their feet for 10 hours at a time
- be able to work on the floor
- be able to work in varying weather conditions
- maintain the wild nature of patients by following WRC policies and procedures
- treat everyone with respect
Scheduling
- CVTs will work an average of 40 hours per week for the year. Hours may be less during the winter and more during summer peak season
- Supervisor will create schedule and adjust as needed
- CVTs must coordinate amongst their co-CVTs for coverage to ensure there are vet techs at the Roseville location at all times
- Due to operating 365 days a year, evenings, weekends, and holidays will be part of scheduling process
CVT duties:
- Prepare and administer medications/treatments to all adult patients and any complicated nursery patients
- Set up patient caging, adjust husbandry, and prepare patient diets
- Perform diagnostics such as radiographs, manual CBCs, operate bloodwork machines, cytology, parasitology, culture/sensitivity, gram stain, urinalysis, etc.
- Prep for surgeries and monitor anesthesia for patients undergoing diagnostics or procedures
- Maintain proper record keeping
- Respond appropriately and promptly to emergency protocols
- Assist in training volunteers and students, attend regular staff meetings and other meetings as requested
- Maintain a clean, organized treatment area and ensure an adequate level of hospital and laboratory supplies
- Follow and enforce all WRC policies and protocols
- Continually learn about our diverse patient population and be able to adapt procedures and protocols to support both population-based and individualized medicine in a high volume setting
Selection Criteria
- Ability to project a positive attitude toward co-workers, supervisor, volunteers and the public.
- Ability to act decisively while remaining calm and compassionate in sometimes stressful situations.
- Ability to work well with other people and as a member of a team.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and complete them in an efficient manner.
- Knowledge of proper restraint/handling of animals as well as ability to perform various diagnostics.
- Experienced as a certified veterinary technician.
- Experience with wildlife preferred but not required.
- Willingness to work a flexible schedule.
Compensation:
- Salaried at $43,700, commensurate on experience
- Full employer-paid health insurance premiums including a dental plan
- 403b plan (3% employer contribution)
- 10 days vacation and PTO/ESST hours accrue throughout the year based on hours worked. Vacation is first available after initial 90 day period.
