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Veterinary Technician Supervisor
Animal Rescue League of Berks County
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Birdsboro, PA 19508
Description
Duties and Responsibilities:
Supervisor and Human Resource Related Duties:
- Supervises Medical Technicians, Surgery Technicians, Medical Assistants
- Oversees workflow of employees, creating team schedules and delegating tasks.
- Train, supervise and support medical staff and volunteers in daily operations, ensuring customer service is always exceptional. Additionally, train staff in technical skills as related to humane animal restraining and medicating/treating sheltered animals.
- Work cooperatively with the other department leads and senior staff on effective daily operation of the shelter.
- Assigns medications and directions on special feeding, as stated in our protocols, and follows up with daily treatment logs.
- Maintains a high level of communication with the Medical Manager and Chief Operating Officer to keep them abreast of the conditions of all sheltered animals.
- Recommend new employees to Human Resources based on assessment of their performance.
- Participate in performance evaluation, disciplinary action and training in order to correct work performance issues as well as further develop talent and skills for Medical Assistants and Medical Technicians.
- In absence of the Medical Manager, assume all operational responsibilities in managing the operation.
General:
- Assist the Medical Manger in the development, implementation and maintenance of operational and organizational policies, animal database system and other related software.
- Evaluate medical related services and recommend improvements to enhance and promote adoption and public support of the ARL.
- Helps with the management of the animal population including the movement of animals through the building as well as reviewing records and documentation.
- Inventory and ordering to ensure that the staff has the adequate supplies required to provide appropriate medical care.
- Model professionalism and exceptional customer service while actively promoting ARL’s mission, services, programs and events, adhere to ARL’s policies and guidelines, and provide a non-judgmental, positive atmosphere/experience for visitors, callers, online communications, staff and volunteers.
- Maintain a high level of communication with the veterinarians to implement her/his/their new treatment plans and protocols.
- Oversee the accurate and thorough completion of database entries, animal and person records, and other related forms.
- Maintain, update and implement animal care and medical standard operating procedures.
- Oversee and participate in the general medical procedures for sheltered animals according to established protocols. This includes, but is not limited to: implanting microchips, performing euthanasia, collecting samples, perform basic laboratory tests-including decapitation for rabies testing.
- Properly record all drug activity, DEA logs, and statistics, as required by law and ARL’s policy.
- Close and secure the facility at the end of the shift, following site security protocols, as needed.
- All interactions with animals to be done using low stress, Fear Free methods.
- Follow established protocols to clean, disinfect and maintain all animal areas and devices within the medical department.
- Other job duties as assigned.
Skills and Requirements:
- Seasoned supervisory experience with a demonstrated ability to direct, lead, delegate, problem solve and offer support.
- Must be 21 years of age or older.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience working in veterinary medicine
- Previous experience working in shelters preferred but not required.
- Eligibility for and willingness to apply for euthanasia technician certification.
- Good written and oral communication skills
- Ability to positively interact with colleagues, coworkers, and community members from widely varied backgrounds with integrity and honesty throughout all facets of the position, maintaining confidentiality at all times.
- Critical thinking and problem-solving skills, able to multi-task and prioritize.
- Dependable, reliable, and efficient
- Stay up to date on the most current shelter medicine protocols recommended by UC Davis
- Must have a valid PA driver's license.
- Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds and stand for prolonged periods of time.
- Must have a passion for the mission of Animal Rescue League of Berks County
How to Apply
Contact Director of Human Resources, Leann Quire, at Lquire@berksarl.org or 610-621-2831
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