Top 6 Animal shelter Jobs in Tacoma Wa

Veterinary Technician Assistant
The Humane Society for Tacoma and Pierce County —Tacoma, WA
- $23.71 an hour
- Full-time
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Computer literacy
- Ability to climb stairs
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
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Veterinary Services Manager
The Humane Society for Tacoma and Pierce County —Tacoma, WA
- $75,000 - $85,000 a year
- Extended hours
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Customer service
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
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Utility Worker I
King County —Seattle, WA
- $27.24 - $34.53 an hour
- Overtime
- Clean driving record
- Office
- Driver's License
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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City Attorney
The City of Sumner —Sumner, WA
- $222,983.02 - $236,370.94 a year
- Full-time
- Writing skills
- English
- 3 years
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
Veterinary Assistant
Cedar Creek Animal Clinic —Port Orchard, WA
- $19 - $22 an hour
- Full-time
- Vital signs
- Adults
- Outpatient experience
- Continuing education credits
- Health savings account
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Operating Engineer II
King County —Seattle, WA
- $81,741.30 - $103,611.46 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
- Driver's License
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance

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Veterinary Technician Assistant

The Humane Society for Tacoma and Pierce County -
Tacoma, WA

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Job Details

Full-time
$23.71 an hour
7 days ago

Benefits

Health savings account
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Uniform allowance
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
Employee discount
Life insurance

Qualifications

Patient comfort
Companion animal handling
Computer operation
Computer literacy
Employee relationship building
Clinical data entry
Stocking
Medical terminology
Post-operative care
Veterinary terminology
Quality data entry

Full Job Description

Tacoma Humane is seeking a Veterinary Technician Assistant (VTA) to join our team! If you thrive in a fast paced environment and would love to make a difference in the lives of the people and pets of Pierce County, this is a great fit for you. Working between our surgery suite and our clinic, the VTA role is to assist the technicians, doctors, and other shelter staff in all duties of the Veterinary Department. This position performs technical and routine animal care, restraint, surgical operations, and other related duties in the Veterinary Department. VTAs carry out daily assignments, follow through on matters using independent judgment and training to take appropriate action when dealing with standard recurring situations. VTAs have the opportunity to build positive, professional relations with team members and the public. Join our team!

Essential functions of the role:

Provide adequate food, water, and husbandry to designated shelter animals daily
Clean animal kennels and cages in all areas of the veterinary department to the standards of the shelter
Provide animal restraint to the standard of the shelter or ask for additional training to improve skill
Administer medication as directed
Monitor animals and immediately report health or behavior abnormalities to the supervisor
Participate in stress and disease reduction efforts through purposeful and compassionate handling and placement of animals in the shelter environment
Perform animal bathing and basic grooming as needed
Clean and sterilize surgical instruments
Prepare surgical packs
Assist the surgical doctor and technician, as a part of the surgical team, with pre-, peri-, and post-surgical animal care
Create and maintain necessary animal records, perform data entry using proper medical terminology
Follow established disease control protocols to daily clean, disinfect and maintain shelter kennels, cages, and general areas
Operate laundry and cleaning equipment
Restock veterinary areas with supplies and equipment
Maintain equipment in working condition, report equipment or supply needs to the supervisor
Maintain work and general areas in an organized manner
Represent HSTPC well by providing excellent customer service
Acknowledges, understands, and follow procedures and policies of the HSTPC
Attend and participate in departmental and shelter meetings
Attend educational venues as recommended or approved
Work with all team members efficiently and respectfully to ensure a cooperative team environment across all departments
Follow OSHA standards and be able to find Safety Data Sheets quickly
Report any safety hazards or unsafe us of the HSTPC equipment to a safety committee and the supervisor immediately
Obtain knowledge of essential shelter operations in all departments
Performs other duties within your scope of work, as assigned by leadership

Minimum Qualifications:

Previous experience as a VTA strongly preferred
Basic computer skills, able to complete data entry accurately
Able and willing to utilize Fear Free handling methods for shelter pets
Able and willing to follow LVT and Veterinarian instruction

Physical requirements:

Constantly communicate with team, verbally and in writing
Able to stand, walk, lift/push/pull up to 25lbs constantly
Frequently lift/push/pull up to 50lbs, twist, reach, and bend
Occasionally team lift/push/pull up to 100lbs, climb stairs and ladders
Vision and hearing constantly required

Pay: $23.71 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Employee discount
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Uniform allowance
Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

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