Veterinary Technician Assistant (Houston Spca Pet Wellness Clinic)

This position is managed by: Wellness Clinic Coordinator

Are you looking for a fast paced and collaborative workplace? If so, joining the veterinary team for the Grand Opening of the Houston SPCA Pet Wellness Clinic could be your best career move yet. Our Houston SPCA Pet Wellness Clinic set to open Summer 2023, will offer high-quality preventative care to pets in our community. Join us as we embark in this new adventure at the Houston SPCA!

Essential Functions of the Position:

• Protects all confidential information, including customers, donors, animals, and internal communications.
• Thorough knowledge of the Houston SPCA policies and procedures.
• Responsible for administering vaccines and other medications via SQ, IM, and/or IV roots when needed.
• Collect specimens including but not limited to blood and fecal samples and perform laboratory procedures.
• Processes patient check in and system registration.
• Maintain a thorough and accurate patient records for the animals in our care.
• Provides information to the public about Houston SPCA programs and promoting good animal care and responsible pet ownership.
• Solicits donations as required.
• Responsible for finalizing accurate payment transactions.
• Keeps current inventory of necessary program supplies and report shortages to the Wellness Clinic Coordinator.
• Perform additional tasks as assigned.
• Represents the Houston SPCA by providing excellent customer service and focus.
• Ensure animals are properly cared for, monitored, medicated, and treated as needed.
• Maintains and organizes the Houston SPCA Pet Wellness Clinic lobby and work area on a daily basis.
• Knowledge of Houston SPCA partners and products/services they offer.
• Assist staff with initial customer questions and/or issues in a timely manner.
• Knowledge of the Houston SPCA policies and protocols, such as, but not limited to admitting, cleaning and medical protocols.