Veterinary Technician

Brooklyn Bridge Animal Welfare Coalition is a cooperative animal rescue and shelter that has a feline spay/neuter and vaccine clinic for rescuers and low-income pet owners. We work to provide these essential services at a reasonable cost. We also offer additional dental and surgical services to rescuers needing assistance with homeless animals. The clinic staff also provides veterinary care to our shelter animals as well.

We are looking for experienced veterinary technicians who ideally have experience with high volume surgery and/or animal rescue and various technical nursing skills, including, but not limited to, venipuncture, catheter placement, intubation, anesthesia monitoring, critical care, and pharmacology. Beyond employing these skills, this tech would become a vital team member guiding the growth and future of our clinical operations.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and responsible individual who is able to work independently and as part of our team to facilitate surgeries and advocate for our feline patients - ensuring that these animals receive the care they need at what may be their only veterinary visit. In addition, you would be involved with insuring shelter animals receive the medical care that they require to ensure they are ready for adoptive homes. Primary responsibilities include animal care with limited interaction with members of the public. Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Oversee & manage surgical and clinical veterinary procedures.
• Assist with anesthesia, monitoring and set up of surgery patients, including intubate patients with minimal assistance.
• Oversee clean up post surgery and prepare for next surgical process.
• Collect and perform laboratory tests, such as urinalysis and blood counts.
• Prepare animals and instruments for surgery.
• Administer medications, vaccines, and treatments prescribed by a veterinarian - especially to shelter animals.
• Work independently to ensure that all tasks are completed in a timely manner.

Both part time and full time candidates will be considered with the right experience but ideally someone who is available for full time work is preferred. Availability for an early start time (8:30 am) on some shifts is required. Generally shifts are 8-10 hours for 2 (part time) to 4 (full time) days a week.

Experience:

• At least 1 year of surgery experience
• IV catheter placement & venipuncture
• Anesthetic induction, maintenance and recovery
• Must be able to intubate cats and have experience with surgery
• High volume spay/neuter experience preferred
• Experience with animal rescue preferred
• Experience medicating and providing treatments to cats.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $25.00 - $35.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person