Benefits:

401(k)

401(k) matching

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Training & development

Tuition assistance

Vision insurance

Wellness resources

We’re looking for a Veterinary Team Lead - CVT (Certified Veterinary Technician) to provide oversight, coordination and operational supervision of staff and operations who medical care to all animals at SPCA Tampa Bay under the guidance of Shelter Veterinarians and in alignment with established medical protocols.

What you’ll do:

Coordinate and supervise vet services staff in the following duties:

· Assist Shelter Veterinarian with treatment procedures and exams.

· Complete initial physical exam, and start an animal on medications or treatments, based on Veterinary SOP.

· Perform routine procedures including microchipping, vaccinations, wound cleaning, injections and blood sampling.

· Perform and interpret routine laboratory procedures including skin scrapes, DTMs, ear cytology and microfilaria exams.

· Complete daily, or as otherwise scheduled:

a. Perform treatments, vaccinate, deworm and/or give heartworm/flea prevention for all animals in the shelter. Complete any treatments in for Adoptions floor animals, including post-operative medications, and monthly preventives.

b. Check volunteer medical concerns sheets in Feline Friends, the Canine Volunteer office, and Pocket Pet Plaza.

c. Examine all the animals in adoptions and move any animals of concern (medical or behavioral) to the proper kennel, starting treatment recommended by the Medical SOP.

· Coordinate daily surgical cases.

· Perform routine dental cleanings.

· Administer sedation and anesthesia medications.

· Intubate and maintain pets on oxygen and/or gas anesthesia.

· Monitor pets under anesthesia and adjust levels based on evaluation of pet.

· Log Controlled Drugs per DEA guidelines.

· Monitor recovery of anesthetized pets.

· Prior to full recovery, ensure pets are microchipped, ears cleaned, and nails trimmed.

· Place animals in the appropriate areas after surgery is completed.

· Ensure PetPoint records are updated thoroughly and accurately, with surgery notes, treatments, and data prior to moving to next stage.

· Provide friendly, responsive and personalized customer service.

· Keep accurate and updated records and enter data as required into Pet Point shelter software.

· Assist other medical team employees as needed.

Help train the staff on all aspects of the training lists and sign off on their completions.

Be able to interact with the public and discuss medical issues with adopters.

Maintain a clean and safe work environment.

Participate in required meetings and trainings.

Ensure DEA compliance with Controlled Substances (i.e., buprenorphine)

Professionally always represent SPCA Tampa Bay.

Work with industry leaders to advance your career and be promoted within

Complete initial exam work-ups, routine procedures, and interpret laboratory results

Calculate doses for medication, perform cystocentesis, induce anesthesia, and intubate pets

Dental cleanings, assist in spay/neuter surgeries, and other procedures

What we’re looking for:

You embrace our core values: Customer Service, Teamwork, Compassion, and Community

Veterinary Technician licensure required

Experience in a shelter or veterinary setting

Ability to establish god rapport with staff and the ability to drive performance expectations.

What you get:

120 hours of PTO + 8 paid holidays (two of those being your birthday and work anniversary)

85% of the employee base medical plan is covered by SPCA Tampa Bay. All health benefits start the 1st of the month following your hire date.

403b retirement plan you can start contributing to the 1st of the month following your hire date with a 25% match, up to $1500 per year after a year of employment

Paid CE time to attend conferences

Discounted veterinary services and pet food