• Job Description

  Req#: 160325

  Job Details

  Job Location: Leader Dogs for the Blind - Rochester Hills, MI

  Position Type: Part Time

  Education Level: 2 Year Degree

  Salary Range: $22.00 - $25.00 Hourly

  Travel Percentage: None

  Job Shift: Day

  Description

  Leader Dogs for the Blind , based in Rochester Hills, Michigan, has been making people unstoppable for 80 years, empowering people who are blind or visually impaired with lifelong skills for safe and independent daily travel. To learn more about our mission and campus follow the link to our website here.

  Why be a Vet Tech at Leader Dogs for the Blind?

  • We believe every person deserves equal opportunity for independent travel, all of our services are provided at no cost.
  • Work exclusively with dogs and puppies
  • Modern clinic with state of the art breeding and diagnostic equipment
  • No estimates to go over with clients; no product or promotional sales.
  • Friendly and supportive work environment
  • Encouragement of continuing education, personal, and professional growth.

  SUMMARY

  Under the supervision of the Assistant Director of Canine Health, this position is responsible for assisting in routine, preventative and diagnostic veterinary care to dogs on property (breeding, stock, puppies and active dog guides). In addition, this position will provide veterinary assistance to the Breeding department on an as needed basis.

  ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Provides assistance with the routine, triage and preventative health care for dogs such as physical exams, vaccinations, ophthalmic, urinalysis, hematology, dermatology and dentistry exams.
  • Performs tests such as blood work, x-rays, and radiographs.
  • Collects and performs samples for internal or external evaluation or submission (to include blood, fecal, urine, SNAP and cytology).
  • Provides assistance to veterinarians in preparing patients for surgery, administration of anesthetics, and monitoring during and post surgery.
  • Ensures clean and well maintained clinic and materials for use.
  • Maintains patient records, performs data entry, schedules appointments and assists with client support and education duties.
  • Ensures proper care and hygiene of pets and provides restraint support during examinations and treatments.
  • Ensures proper preparation and maintenance of surgical equipment including surgical packs.
  • Performs natural canine breeding, semen collections and inseminations for breeding program, procures freezes and thaws semen for TCI.
  • Assists with trans cervical insemination, pregnancy, ultrasound and pregnancy x-rays.
  • Performs clinical laboratory procedures as required.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

  Qualifications

  
  

  EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

  Associates degree or 2 years related technical training from an accredited college or university. Additional years of experience may be substituted for the university requirement. Veterinary Technician license strongly preferred. Knowledge of breeding including frozen semen technology, artificial insemination and venipuncture skills (blood sampling) desired.

  KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

  • Ability to work flexible schedule (including weekends) as needed.
  • Knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of veterinary practice and breeding.
  • Ability to work well under pressure, handle multiple priorities and meet deadlines; must have the ability to work independently with little or no supervision.
  • Proficient in latest version of Microsoft Office products.
  • Possess excellent oral and written communication skills, as well as strong organizational skills, and have acuity with detail.
  • Possess sound business judgment, exercise professional conduct, understand and follow business ethics and standards, and maintain a high level of confidentiality in all duties.
  • Comfortable with and willing to work around large dogs.
  • Possess a passion and commitment for the guide dog mission.
  • Willing to perform general public relations duties on behalf of Leader Dog (perform tours, answer general questions, be a professional and courteous representative of Leader Dog, etc.).
  • May be required to have a valid drivers license with no restrictions and the ability to travel independently as required.
  • Must be able to establish and maintain professional, productive and courteous interactions with employees that promote positive teamwork, as well as with volunteers, donors, clients and all constituents of Leader Dog. This encompasses going beyond giving and receiving instructions and includes but is not limited to (a) performing work activities requiring interacting or speaking with others; and (b) responding appropriately to constructive feedback or suggestions for improvement from a supervisor.

  PHYSICAL DEMANDS

  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Upon receiving notice, reasonable accommodations may be made, if possible, to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, bend, crouch, kneel and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to climb or balance. The employee is occasionally required to sit, use the phone, and drive. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 75 -100 pounds.

  Leader Dogs for the Blind reserves the right to change, amend, add, delete, and otherwise assign any and all duties, responsibilities and position title as it deems necessary to meet the needs of its business.

  Leader Dogs for the Blind is an at-will employer. This means that the employment relationship may be ended at any time without notice by the employer or employee for any reason. Neither this document, nor any manual issued by Leader Dogs for the Blind, is a contract of employment.

• About the company

  Leader Dogs for the Blind is a guide dog training school located in Rochester Hills, Michigan.

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