Veterinary Technician

Registered Veterinary Technician | Veterinary Assistant

The Charleston Regional Spay Neuter Center DBA The Fix ‘Em Clinic is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization affiliated and mentored by the ASPCA. We are a high- quality, high-volume, low-cost spay neuter and wellness clinic in the capitol city of Charleston, West Virginia. We are seeking to add a full-time RVT and Vet Assistant!

Our mission is preventing the unnecessary suffering and euthanasia of cats and dogs in shelters due to overpopulation by means of affordable spay and neuter.

Our schedule allows work and home-life balance with four 10-hour shifts, Monday-Thursday.

 KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:

• Assist veterinarians with veterinary medicine and surgery in any appropriate capacity

• Obtain and record patient histories, vital signs, and weights

• Perform in-hospital lab testing and prepare specimens for reference labs

• Dispense and administer medications, vaccines, serums and treatments as prescribed by veterinarians

• Administer fluids and blood draws as prescribed by the veterinarian; use and maintain IV pump

• Administer and monitor anesthesia under the direction of a veterinarian

• Provide specialized nursing care for injured or ill animals

• Prepare patients, instruments and equipment for surgery; clean, maintain and sterilize instruments, equipment, and materials

• Assure that monitoring and support equipment are in good working condition

• Communicate with and educate owners in a compassionate, tactful, professional manner

• Maintain knowledge of preventative care recommendations in order to answer client questions, provide education on vaccines, flea and heartworm products, and assist in marketing veterinary services from which their pet would benefit

• Perform client callbacks and provide clear and open communication with clients regarding their pets

BENEFITS:

• Competitive hourly rate

• Paid health insurance

• Paid CE up to $1,000

• Reimbursement for 50% of cost of WV Licensing

• Employee discounts on veterinary products

• Eligible for student loan forgiveness after 10 years of service with a nonprofit organization

• Paid vacation time

• Annual holiday bonuses

• No emergency or on-call

• Four-day work schedule with 3-day weekends

You can directly improve the lives of those facing hardship and strengthen the bond between owners and veterinarians through compassionate medicine. Please send resumes/cover letter to Director@FixEmClinic.org