Certified Veterinary Technician
Wildlife Rehabilitation Center of Minnesota (Private) | https://www.wrcmn.org
Details
Application Deadline:
12/05/2025
Published:
12/06/2024
Starting Date:
after 6/6/2025
Ending Date:
after 12/5/2025
Hours per Week:
at least 40
Salary:
starting at $43,700 per year
Education Required:
none
Experience Required:
at least 3 years
Location:
2530 Dale St N (Roseville, Minnesota)
Description
Certified Veterinary Technicians (CVTs) assist in the treatment and rehabilitation of injured, orphaned, or sick wild animals. They perform a variety of veterinary medical care and support services; provide necessary guidance to volunteers and interns; properly manage and adhere to all WRC medical, safety and training procedures; and maintain high quality standards in medical care, facility maintenance and record keeping.
The position is part of our medical team of four full-time veterinarians, three certified veterinary technicians, and three veterinary technician assistants in a fully equipped veterinary hospital including: digital radiology, ultrasound, in-house laboratory (including teaching microscope), a surgical suite, XRF lead detection, and critical care capabilities.
WRC is open seven days a week, 365 days a year, has a full-time staff of approximately 30, and relies on the efforts of more than 600 volunteers.
Details & Requirements
- Professional CVT experience of three years
- Position is dependent on obtaining a veterinary technician certification in the state of MN within 3 months of starting employment.
- Rabies pre-exposure vaccine series and titer are required before starting.
- CVTs must:
- be capable of lifting 30 lbs from the floor
- be able to be on their feet for 10 hours at a time
- be able to work on the floor o be able to work in varying weather conditions
- maintain the wild nature of patients by following WRC policies and procedures
- treat everyone with respect
- Scheduling
- CVTs will work an average of 40 hours per week for the year. Hours may be less during the winter and more during summer peak season
- Supervisor will create schedule and adjust as needed
- CVTs must coordinate amongst their co-CVTs for coverage to ensure there are 1-3 vet techs at the Roseville location at all times, depending on the workload
- Due to operating 365 days a year, evenings, weekends, and holidays will be part of scheduling process (holiday pay for specific holidays)
- CVT duties:
- Prepare and administer medications/treatments to all adult patients and any complicated nursery patients
- Set up patient caging, adjust husbandry, and prepare patient diets
- Perform diagnostics such as radiographs, manual CBCs, operate bloodwork machines, cytology, parasitology, culture/sensitivity, gram stain, urinalysis, etc.
- Prep for surgeries and monitor anesthesia for patients undergoing diagnostics or procedures
- Maintain proper record keeping
- Respond appropriately and promptly to emergency protocols
- Assist in training volunteers and students, attend regular staff meetings and other meetings as requested
- Maintain a clean, organized treatment area and ensure an adequate level of hospital and laboratory supplies
- Follow and enforce all WRC policies and protocols
- Continually learn about our diverse patient population and be able to adapt procedures and protocols to support both population-based and individualized medicine in a high volume setting
Selection Criteria
- Ability to project a positive attitude toward co-workers, supervisor, volunteers and the public.
- Ability to act decisively while remaining calm and compassionate in sometimes stressful situations.
- Ability to work well with other people and as a member of a team.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and complete them in an efficient manner.
- Knowledge of proper restraint/handling of animals as well as ability to perform various diagnostics.
- Experienced as a certified veterinary technician.
- Experience with wildlife preferred but not required.
- Willingness to work a flexible schedule.
Compensation
- Salaried at $43,700, commensurate on experience
- Full employer-paid health insurance including a dental plan (employee premium paid by employer)
- 403b plan (3% employer contribution)
- 10 days vacation available after initial 90 day period. PTO/ESST and vacation days accrual determined by hours worked annually and years of service
To Apply
Send cover letter, resume and list of 3 references with contact information to ashley@wrcmn.org and renee@wrcmn.org
Contact
WRC Intern
intern@wrcmn.org (preferred contact method)