The Dumb Friends League is currently hiring Registered Veterinary Technicians
with compensation starting at $23.40 - $24.85 per hour + $3 per hour
differential to join the League's Veterinary Hospital team!
The League's Veterinary Hospital at CSU Spur Registered Veterinary
Technician team members provide access to high quality veterinary urgent care
using an incremental care approach for under-served populations in our
community. This position plays a critical role in helping to prevent and
alleviate suffering of animals in our community, maximize our impact,
enhance the dignity of our clients, and work collaboratively with the
veterinary community.
The (new) Dumb Friends League Veterinary Hospital at the CSU Spur
campus, is just north of downtown Denver, and is part of the redevelopment
of the National Western Center. On the Spur campus, the veterinary hospital
will incorporate learning opportunities for the public, through our surgery
and dental suites, along with an exam room, that is on view to the public.
Registered Veterinary Technician Responsibilities
Monitor care and treatment of animals to ensure proper services and follow-up
care are provided and completed efficiently.
Provide first line of exceptional customer service to all patrons.
Ensure a smooth and timely flow of office calls from check-in to discharge.
Accurately review discharge patient instructions with clients and distribute
educational materials as recommended by doctor.
Thoroughly record conversations with clients including all recommendations,
declined recommendations or treatments.
Collect required laboratory samples and accurately process them for in-house
or reference lab submission.
Take and process all radiographs, including dental radiographs.
Medicate, vaccinate, and treat animals as prescribed by veterinarian.
Induce anesthesia and intubate, monitor anesthesia, prepare patient for
surgery, and keep thorough surgery logs and anesthesia sheets.
Assist veterinarians in surgical and medical procedures, including dentistry.
Utilize proper animal handling and restraint.
Perform medical and surgical patron call-backs as directed by veterinarian.
Fill client prescriptions and maintain drug logs as required.
Use and maintain medical equipment.
Perform accurate data entry into hospital software system to update client and
animal records.
Clean and maintain work areas.
List needed inventory items on want list before the last one is taken, stock
all areas of hospital as needed, monitor items for expiration dates.
Maintain professional and courteous demeanor in challenging/stressful
situations.
Contribute to and lead initiatives to improve processes and procedures.
People Care
People are the key to fulfilling our mission. Making internal and external
patrons and their needs a primary focus is expected in all situations. This
position interacts with and collaborates with employees at all levels of the
organization. Communication occurs through face to face, telephone, and
electronic interactions and may also include contact with League business
partners. Communication and contact must be clear, understandable,
cooperative, professional and respectful in all circumstances. Employees are
expected to actively support a positive team environment, directly address
conflict, and appropriately express concerns.
Competencies
Competencies are work behaviors and expectations necessary for successful job
performance. They encompass knowledge, skills, abilities, attitudes,
and actions. Organizational competencies apply to all jobs at the League;
position competencies are specific to this position.
Organizational Competencies
Accountability
Flexibility
Leadership
Teamwork
Attention to Detail
Initiative
Managing Resources
Technical Expertise
Decision Making
Integrity
Results Oriented
Time Management
Position Competencies
Analytical Thinking
Conflict Management
Supervisory or Mana erial Responsibility
Volunteers
Travel
This position may require travel to different work sites
Full Time Benefits for our Registered Veterinary Technicians - Please visit
our website for a comprehensive list of all offered benefits.
Benefits (medical, dental, and vision)
Flexible spending accounts
League-paid Life and Short-Term Disability Insurance
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Paid Sick Time
Sabbatical
Holiday Pay