Registered Veterinary Technician - Sign on Bonus!

What You Will Be Doing

Primary technician for Columbus Humane’s veterinary medical and surgical department. Provides support to

Staff Veterinarians and Cruelty Investigations Department as necessary to ensure high quality of veterinary

services for animals in Columbus Humane’s care.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Primary responsibility for assisting with surgery, dentistry, and preventative medical care for resident animals as well as those served through Columbus Humane’s foster care program including diagnostics. Includes conducting assessments of overall animal health in consideration of adoption and placement.

Assist with emergency medicine, particularly as related to animals served through Cruelty Investigations Department including assisting Cruelty Investigation Officers in the field as needed.

Works extensively with The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine faculty and students.

Monitors and reports changes or concerns in animal health or behavior to Staff Veterinarians, and/or Animal Care Manager as necessary.

Cleans, sanitizes and disinfects animal living environments as necessary.

Follows proper safety protocols for people and animals and sets a high standard for quality animal handling.

Administers vaccinations and treatments for healthy, sick, and injured animals as necessary.

Assists the Animal Care Manager in supervising volunteers in order to maintain a clean, safe work environment and the humane treatment of animals.

Participates in the process of euthanasia including candidate selection and implementation as necessary.

Actively supports staff and volunteers and promotes the development of skills related to the

advancement of our goals and mission. Represents Columbus Humane in a professional and

courteous manner at all times. Provides quality service to customers, volunteers, and staff recognizing their individual contribution to the success of our organization.

Assists with pharmaceutical inventory management, monitoring, ordering, and control as necessary.

Performs other duties and special projects as assigned by the Veterinary Services Manager

A Few Reasons Why You Will Like Working Here:

Why You'll Like Working Here:

We embrace diverse perspectives and promote inclusivity.

We care about our staff, self-care is very important to us.

We offer a great benefits package (health, dental, vision, IRA, FSA and more!)

We hustle.  We move like lives are depending on it because they are.

We bring our A game - every day, for each animal and every person.

#WeMakeColumbusHumane

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