Pet Vaccine Clinic Front Desk/Vet technician

HUMANE SOCIETY OF BROWARD COUNTY

  • Fort Lauderdale, FL
  • $14.00 per hour
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 16 days ago
Are you compassionate about animals? Do you want to work for an organization with a great cause? Join our wonderful team of dedicated employees!The Humane Society of Broward County, Inc., is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization and is identified nationally as a “Leader in Animal Welfare”. We provide shelter, aid, and responsible adoptions to animals entrusted to our care, and educate the community about respect and kindness to all animals.Job Summary: Public Low-Cost Vaccine Clinic: To assist the Outpatient Clinic and Program Manager by performing clerical and administrative responsibilities. To perform a variety of animal health care duties and assist in examining/restraining animals.Job Type: Full-time, 4-eleven hours days (10 hours worktime, one-hour unpaid lunchtime), with a Saturday requirement, Sundays off.Compensation: Varies based on experience. Starting at $14/hrWork Environment: Requires handling of small and large domesticated animals.Responsibilities:
  • Attends and assists in low-cost service clinics as needed.
  • Greets clients and admits patients awaiting vaccination services.
  • Presents paperwork and assists clientele with any questions or concerns regarding services or products.
  • Reviews vaccination paperwork and prepares vaccines in accordance with vaccine protocol and veterinarians’ preferences.
  • Maintains inventory of products used by the vaccine clinic.
  • Assists veterinarian in medical procedures using proper restraint, including restraint of fractious animals.
  • Assists clients with patients in the waiting room area.
  • Updates client/patient paperwork, maintains medical records, and files records.
  • Photocopies client handouts, surgery request sheets, and any needed forms.
  • Completes rabies certificates and paperwork in a timely fashion.
  • Maintains and organizes inventory, both medical and reception for the vaccine clinic, as needed.
  • Reads and understands medical records and medical terminology related to vaccinations.
  • Recognizes contagious/chronic illnesses.
Required Qualifications:
  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
  • Proficiency and experience with Windows-based software, MS Office products, and Chameleon/CMS or an equivalent integrated shelter software case management system, a plus.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Knowledge and understanding of animal breeds, characteristics, and temperaments.
  • Knowledge of proper pet care, pet first aid principles, and CPR.
  • Prior work experience in a non-profit environment.
  • Bilingual (English and Spanish) preferred.
Benefits for FT employees:
  • 401K Retirement Plan with employer match (after 1 year of employment)
  • Voluntary supplementary benefits
  • Medical (100% employer-sponsored plans available), Dental & Vision Insurance
  • 15k Life Insurance Policy (100% employer-sponsored)
  • Paid Time Off (PTO): sick days, personal days, vacation time, and floating holidays.
  • Holiday Pay
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • HSBC Employee Perks (free or discounted shelter services and programs)
  • Employee Discount Program
  • Free Legal Benefits

HUMANE SOCIETY OF BROWARD COUNTY