Healdsburg RVT

Are you guided by compassion and driven to affect change one life at time?  Would you like to make a critical difference for animals in need of a second chance?  The Sonoma Humane Society has a longstanding tradition of giving hope to homeless animals and we are seeking a part-time Registered Veterinary Technician to work in our Healdsburg shelter to help us further our mission.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• ·       Must have a broad knowledge & understanding of animal science, medicine, and husbandry, including a basic knowledge of pharmacology and sufficient mathematical skills to ensure the administration of accurate drug and fluid doses.
• ·       Must be able to successfully restrain animals, complete clinical laboratory tests, use multiple radiology techniques, administer and monitor animals under anesthesia, assist in surgery, and perform dental procedures as needed. 
• ·       Ability to work independently and perform intake exams without assistance.
• ·       Knowledge of low-stress restraint, accurate records keeping, ability to triage which animals need immediate veterinary care, and ability to screen for signs of common infectious diseases.
• ·       Clean and disinfect animal areas as necessary to maintain a safe and sanitary environment.
• ·       Always care for and treat animals in a compassionate and humane manner.

Job requirements

• ·       Must be a currently licensed Registered Veterinary Technician in California.
• ·       Must maintain RVT license as required by law including attending outside CE as required.
• ·       Be able to lift pets and objects weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance.

This is a part time position, Sunday - Saturday / 12pm – 4pm. These 7 weekly shifts will be divided amongst 2 RVTS pending each person’s availability.

Please submit resume and cover letter with salary requirements to jobs@sonomahumane.org.  We are sorry, we are unable to take phone calls or inquiries in person. All applications should be submitted to the "jobs" email listed above, or mailed to: Sonoma Humane Society, P.O. Box 1296, Santa Rosa, CA 95402.  For more information, please visit our website:  http://sonomahumane.org/careers/‎

The Sonoma Humane Society is a 501c3 nonprofit organization with a mission to ensure every animal receives protection, compassion, love and care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and offer a benefits package to employees working 20 or more hours a week which includes health, dental, and vision insurance and a 403b retirement plan, along with staff discounts on our services.