Emergency Veterinary Medical Technician (Evmt)

This position is managed by: Sr. Emergency Veterinary Medical Technician

Essential Functions of the Position:

Animal Rescue Technician

• Responsible for proper cleaning and disinfection of assigned areas on a daily basis.
• Respond to service calls to assist injured animals or animals in distress within the service area of the Houston SPCA.
• Maintain database by entering accurate information on the animals in our care.
• Establish control and capture of all types of animals in a variety of health and temperaments, including fractious animals and animals in hazardous environments.
• Provide information to the public about Houston SPCA programs and promoting good animal care and responsible pet ownership.
• Maintain assigned equipment, supplies and vehicles in safe condition and report any problems or needed repairs to the Sr. Emergency Veterinary Medical Technician.
• Report observed health or behavior issues to the appropriate staff on duty.
• Advise potential adopters of Houston SPCA adoption benefits, policies and procedures.
• Perform additional tasks as assigned.
• Keep current inventory of necessary program supplies and report shortages to the Sr. Emergency Veterinary Medical Technician.
• Prioritize calls and make judgment calls for responding to animals needing assistance based on Houston SPCA protocols and directives issued by the Houston SPCA rescue management.

Veterinary Technician

• Monitor the Houston SPCA care of animals and report any discrepancies to the Veterinary Services
• Collect specimens and perform laboratory procedures.
• Maintain database by entering accurate information on the animals in our care.
• Responsible for all aspects of medical care including, administration of preventive medications and vaccines, and caring out diagnostic and treatment plans as assigned by the Veterinarian.
• Ensure proper labeling and dating of medications, maintains accurate inventory of all medications (including controlled substances) in stock and replenishes stock as necessary, and report discrepancies to the veterinary services manager
• Working knowledge of x-ray and blood diagnostic equipment.
• Ensure assigned areas are cleaned on a daily basis.
• Assist staff with initial customer questions and/or issues in a timely manner.
• Prepare animals, instruments and equipment for surgical procedures.
• Assist Veterinary Services Coordinator(s) and/or Veterinary Services management in ensuring routine examinations and treatments of animals in the care of the Houston SPCA are properly performed as required.
• Works under the supervision and/or assist a staff veterinarian or contract Veterinarian employed by the Houston SPCA.