Veterinary Technician Trainer (Rachael Ray Foundation Career Program)
Animal Humane Society, United States
Job Description
Come work for Animal Humane Society as a Rachael Ray Foundation Career Program Trainer, where caring for animals isn’t just a job it’s our passion.We are on a mission to compassionately and responsibly create a more humane world for animals and their people
Pay: $28.00- $33.00 per hour
Benefits:
· Health, dental, vision insurance and more!
· 15+ days of paid time off for a full year
· 4 floating holidays (# of days is per year based on start date)
· 401K - employer match is 100% up to the first 4% deferred
Job Purpose: You are a trainer that provides direct training and teaching to staff to equip them with skills to become an Animal Humane Society Veterinary Technician. You provide training for the care, evaluation, examination, treatment, and support of animals. You ensure continuous improvement and successful outcomes.
Location: Primarily Golden Valley, MN; some travel to St. Paul, MN
Schedule: Full-time; 40 hours per week; Monday through Friday 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM
What you will be doing:
Strategy Understand and commit to the requirement of excellence, continuous improvement, and department and organizational goals.
Training Provide training to staff members on treatments, monitoring of animals, surgery, humane euthanasia, administering medications and controlled substances.
Communication Listen, pay attention, and be a responsible steward of information.
Support As a trainer, work to improve training program based on results.
Culture Foster an open and inclusive work environment by modeling AHS’s behaviors and values, consistent with the vision and mission of the organization. Champion a culture of safety and promote meaningful volunteer engagement.
Other duties as assigned
Requirements
What we are looking for:
Schedule - Regular, predictable attendance, punctuality and availability to work during operational hours as defined by leadership.
Experience Minimum of 2 years of experience using the skills of a veterinary technician. 1 years’ experience in a high-volume shelter or clinic setting. Previous training experience preferred.
Adaptability Ability to work in a professional and positive manner, balancing shifting priorities to meet the needs of the organization.
Communication Strong interpersonal and communications skills.
Physical amp; Emotional Capabilities Must be able to handle the physical and emotional aspect of work an animal welfare environment, including the use of euthanasia. Must have a high level of resiliency.
Transportation Dependable transportation is required.
This position description is intended to describe the general content and/or requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements.
Benefits
About AHS:
Every year, Animal Humane Society provides direct care and services to help nearly 100,000 animals in need across Minnesota. As one of the nation's leading animal welfare organizations, AHS is transforming the way shelters care for animals and engage their communities. From innovative medical and behavior programs to investments in outreach and advocacy, we’re advancing animal welfare and creating a more humane world for animals everywhere
Why Work Here
- Make a difference in the lives of animals and people
- Join a team of coworkers who love animals as much as you do
- Work-life balance
- Unique animal adoption benefits and discounts on veterinary care, pet supplies, and animal training classes
- Health insurance coverage for full time staff includes the following: medical, dental, vision, health savings account, flexible spending account for health care expenses and dependent care, voluntary accident insurance, and employee-paid supplemental life, and employee-paid accidental death and dismemberment insurance
- Employer paid benefits for full time staff includes the following: basic life insurance, basic accidental death and dismemberment insurance, short-term and long-term disability
- Mental Health and Counseling Support
- All employees have access to our Employee Assistance Program with 3 free counseling sessions per year
- 401K with up to 4% match for part time and full time staff
- Nine paid holidays for full time staff
- Paid floating holidays for part time and full time staff (up to 4 days per year based on start date)
- Paid time off f