Licensed Veterinary Technician

Summary:
GMHS’ mission is to improve life for all pets by providing temporary shelter, compassionate care, community support, and education. We are proud to be fierce advocates for pets in our care and maintain a 96% live release rate, touching the lives of more than 6,200 pets in 2021 through temporary shelter, adoption, transfer to Highway to Home adoption-guaranteed partners, Pet Pantry, and low- and no-cost spay/neuter surgery a tour Fixin’ to Save Spay & Neuter Clinic.

We are currently hiring a Licensed Veterinary Technician to join our medical team. This is a full-time (35 hours per week), hourly, non-exempt opportunity. We seek a candidate who is self-motivated, possesses a superb attention to detail, and is excited to work in a dynamic team environment.

The ideal candidate will have a huge heart for those in need--people and pets alike--be confident, skilled, decisive, and well organized; have a positive attitude; and currently be a Licensed Veterinary Technician in the state of Virginia.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• General clean-up and animal care as needed and the ability to maintain a sanitary work space
• Maintenance of existing organizational systems, and regular input of information into animal data management system
• Dispensing medications and vaccination
• Completing blood draws, testing, and diagnostics
• Performing general exams and symptom observation
• Performing humane euthanasia when necessary
• Scheduling appointments
• Ordering supplies, maintaining inventory, and record keeping

Required skills/experience: 

• Two years' experience as Licensed Veterinary Technician
• Attention to detail and the ability to work both independently as well as with a team
• Excellent communication skills and record management
• Ability to multitask, take and follow directions, adapt and accommodate changing demands, and make appropriate prioritization decisions
• Possess or be willing to obtain euthanasia certification

Working Conditions:

• Must be comfortable handling both dogs and cats including: general handling (leash-walking, lifting and carrying), animal restraint, and placing animals in cages/carriers
• Ability to perform occasional kneeling, stooping, reaching, pulling and lifting up to about 50 lbs.
• Work may include early mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays
• Work may include visits to or assistance at multiple locations, including, but not limited to, Gloucester County Animal Control, Fixin’ to Save Spay & Neuter Clinic, Petco, and partner shelters
• Fast-paced and changing work environment, which at times may be stressful or emotionally charged
• Exposure to dead, sick, injured, and/or dangerous animals

​Reports to: Veterinary Care Coordinator
 
Classification: Full-time, non-exempt

Compensation: Hourly rate commensurate with experience, with paid time off, and 100% employer-funded health insurance for the employee

Please email a resume, cover letter, and completed GMHS employment application to sheltermanager@gmhumanesociety.org.

Employment Application

Gloucester-Mathews Humane Society is an equal opportunity employer.