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Department: Spay and Neuter Clinic
Location: Oklahoma City, OK
Immediate Supervisor: Spay & Neuter Manager
Status: Full-Time/Non-Exempt

Pay: $15/hr.

Purpose of Position:

Responsible for daily care of all surgical patients, assist doctors and lead assistants with surgical and anesthetic procedures, general housekeeping. 

Duties & Responsibilities: 

In accordance with organizational policies, duties include but are not limited to:

• Perform daily cleaning of kennels, cages and public areas when necessary. 
• Spot clean throughout the day. 
• Clean prep room and operating room at the end of the day. 
• Wash and sterilize all surgical packs throughout the day. 
• Restrain all patients during anesthesia induction and intubation
• Monitor all patients on gas anesthesia. 
• Prepare patients for surgery as instructed. 
• Transport patients from prep room to operating room. 
• Assist veterinarians in surgery as needed. 
• Keep veterinary lead assistant informed of animal behavior, health, or concerns. 
• Administer animal vaccinations, tests, medications and treatments as directed. 
• Assist clients with necessary paperwork. 
• Monitor patients in recovery. 
• Provide excellent patient care. 
• Other duties as needed. 

Job Requirements:

• Must be able to learn basic veterinary medical concepts including but not limited to vaccine protocols and anesthetic risks. 
• Must also be able to communicate basic veterinary concepts to owners and be able to repeat information relayed by a veterinarian.
• Will be asked to communicate with the public on a daily basis in a professional manner. 
• Ability to follow directions and multitask. 

Physical Requirements: 

Work may be performed in a kennel/shelter setting and/or outdoors.

• Must be able to work standing or sitting for 8 or more hours.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds repeatedly throughout the day with help.
• Must be able to bend and kneel repeatedly.
• Must have good range of motion in joints especially wrist, knees, elbows.
• Must have good range of motion in your back, for instance twisting.
• Must be able to work in potentially extreme environmental temperatures.
• Must be able to use a ladder and or step stool.
• Must possess excellent hand-eye coordination.
• Must possess an acceptable degree of dexterity in hands and fingers. Exposure to disinfectant solutions when cleaning.
• Subject to animal bites and scratches while handling animals of questionable
  temperament.

I understand the above essential job functions and can do them with or without reasonable accommodation. 

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Department: Spay/Neuter Clinic
Location: Oklahoma City, OK
Immediate Supervisor:  Clinic Manager 
Status: Full time/Non-Exempt; Overtime eligible

Pay: $19/hr.

Purpose of Position:

The Surgery Team Coordinator is a vital employee at the S/N clinic. They are responsible for the training all new hires, updating of the training manuals and clinic protocols, client education during wellness visits, clinic inventory, and the ordering of medical supplies. When a Lead Assistant is absent, the Surgery Team Coordinator will also fill in to make sure that work flow remains uninterrupted.

Duties & Responsibilities: 

In accordance with organizational policies, duties include but are not limited to:

• Client Education-Serve as the “Vaccination Specialist” for scheduled wellness visits
• S/N Clinic inventory and the ordering of medical supplies
• Create and update training manuals for Ok Humane S/N Clinic
• Training of new s/n clinic employees
• Fill in as Lead Assistant during Lead absences
• Assist the S/N Clinic manager in the scheduling of Lunch and Learns and other staff educational opportunities
• All Lead Assistant duties as needed.
• Providing support to vet assistants via training, monitoring, giving feedback and advising assistants in the efficient completion of their duties.
• Report employee or client problems to Clinic Manager.
• Provide professional in-person, e-mail, and telephone client service and answer questions.
• Actively support associate staff and volunteers; promote the development of skills related to the advancement of our goals and mission.
• Maintain medical inventory and supplies.
• Triage all patients as they are checked in. Report health concerns to attending veterinarian.
• Assist veterinarians in surgery as needed.
• Calculate and administer anesthesia to all surgical patients per anesthetic protocol.
• Accurately maintain all necessary drug logs and patient records as directed by the veterinarian.
• Stay current in knowledge of emergency drugs and protocol.
• Administer animal vaccinations, tests, medications and treatments as directed.
• Participate on committees and special projects as assigned.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Hold a current RVT/CVT/LVT license and passed the Veterinary Technician National Examination (VTNE) and State Veterinary Technician Exam (SVTE) or completed and graduated an accredited RVT/LVT/CVT associates program with a commensurate amount of experience in HVHQSN clinics or public veterinary clinic.

Job Requirements:

• Must enjoy working closely with staff and training/mentoring new members of the team.
• Must be able to make independent, common-sense decisions.
• Must possess exceptional problem solving skills.
• Must be proficient at multi-tasking and comfortable in a fast-paced work environment.
• Must possess basic veterinary medical concepts including but not limited to vaccine protocols and anesthetic risks.
• Must also be able to communicate basic veterinary concepts to owners and be able to repeat information relayed by a veterinarian.
• Will be asked to take medical histories for surgical rechecks.
• Will be asked to communicate with the public on a daily basis in a professional manner.
• Will be asked to handle (on average) 30+ dogs and cats per day.
• Will be asked to assist in transport programs as scheduled.
• Must be able to learn characteristics of animal behavior (for example: be able to identify aggressive or fearful behavior).
• Must be able to use appropriate safety equipment for fractious or feral animals (will train) – the use of safety equipment is mandatory.
• Must possess excellent reflexes.
• Must be proficient at animal restraint for various procedures.
• Ability to follow directions and multitask.

Physical Requirements: 

Work may be performed in a kennel/shelter setting and/or outdoors. 

• Must be able to work standing or sitting for 8 or more hours. 
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds repeatedly throughout the day with help. 
• Must be able to bend and kneel repeatedly. 
• Must have a good range of motion in joints, especially wrist, knees, and elbows.
• Must have a good range of motion in your back, for instance, twisting. 
• Must be able to work in potentially extreme environmental temperatures. 
• Must be able to use a ladder and or step stool. 
• Must possess excellent hand-eye coordination. 
• Must possess an acceptable degree of dexterity in hands and fingers. Exposure to disinfectant solutions when cleaning.  
• Subject to animal bites and scratches while handling animals of questionable temperament. 

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