Veterinary Technician (onsite housing or sign on bonus 2k, relocation option*)
About the position In close collaboration with the Veterinarian, Animal Care management, the Veterinary Technician works to apply evidence-based, holistic care practices and hence, the provision of environments conducive to optimal physical, emotional, cognitive, and social health for all residents. In direct collaboration with the Sanctuary Veterinarian, this position coordinates and manages vaccine and health check schedules, annual/biannual treatments, vet visits, cattle hoof trimming, and sheep shearing. Additionally, they ensure the Sanctuary Veterinarian and external vets are kept up to date on cases. This role provides oversight and leadership to the Wellness team. This position collaborates closely with the Research & Animal Welfare team in implementing goal-oriented animal welfare programs, including the provision of daily, goal-oriented enrichment and the use of positive training to provide cooperative care.
Responsibilities
- Performs vet tech responsibilities, such as, administering medications, collecting diagnostic samples, administering sedation and/or anesthesia under the direction of the veterinarian, and assisting with or performing euthanasia.
- Handle critical resident cases using sound judgment to best stabilize animals, at times, in the absence of a clinician.
- Directly collaborates with Sanctuary Veterinarian and performs work under their guidance.
- Maintains healthcare-related schedules.
- Creates vet visit lists.
- Disseminates information over Basecamp/Animal Care Software.
- Oversees Veterinarian appointments and ensures the Sanctuary Veterinarian is kept up-to-date on all cases.
- Helps facilitate healthcare meetings.
- Works with Animal Care team, and Research & Animal Welfare teams to implement enrichment and animal learning opportunities programs.
- Works with Animal Welfare Coordinator to incorporate more cooperative care techniques.
- Acts as a Farm Sanctuary Animal Care representative for tours, media, events, etc.
- Supports Animal Care Intern Program by working with interns onsite in daily tasks.
- Other duties, as assigned by veterinarian and/or Wellness leadership.
Requirements
- New York State Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) Certification required.
Nice-to-haves
- Ideally two years of experience at an Animal Sanctuary or animal-care related organization.
- Excellent organizational skills and proven leadership skills.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to listen and interact constructively and professionally with those seeking Farm Sanctuary's assistance.
- Understanding of animal welfare and willingness to explore innovative animal care practices that center animal agency.
- Resourcefulness and ability to work independently.
- Ability to work in a quick environment, handling varied tasks simultaneously while meeting multiple (and sometimes competing) deadlines.
- Highly flexible and adaptable to ever-changing and unexpected situations and developments.
- Self-motivated team player.
- Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize, troubleshoot, and follow through in a timely manner, ensuring project completion.
- Alignment with Farm Sanctuary's values of compassion, understanding, integrity, transformation, and freedom.
- Familiarity, commitment to, and experience with the practice of equity, social justice, and the principles embedded in Farm Sanctuary's mission.
Benefits
- Onsite housing option or sign-on bonus of $2,000.
- Relocation option for New York state licensed veterinary technician.
- Continuing Education allowance of $250 per renewal period.
- Competitive benefits package, including 13 paid holidays.
- Generous paid time off.
- Health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
- 403(b) plan.
- Flexible spending accounts.
- Long-term disability insurance.
- Free access to CALM meditation app and the Nivati Wellness platform.
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