Veterinary Clinic Trainer - Animal Humane Society

Are you an experienced Veterinary Technician? Are you passionate about teaching and training in the veterinary field? Come work for Animal Humane Society as a Veterinary Clinic 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: $27.00- $30.00 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 Retirement Plan

Job Purpose: You coordinate the learning paths and provide direct training and teaching to staff and trainees at all levels of technical skills to become an Animal Humane Society Clinic Technician. You provide for the care, evaluation, examination, treatment, and support of animals.  You ensure continuous improvement and successful outcomes.

Location: Primarily Golden Valley and St. Paul, MN

Schedule: Full-time; 40 hours per week; primarily Monday through Friday between the hours of 7:00 AM - 5 PM

• Very occasional weekends or evenings may be needed

What you will be doing:

Strategy — Understand and commit to the requirement of excellence, continuous improvement, and department and organizational goals.

Relationship Building – Build and maintain relationships with internal and external partners.

Training — Provide training to staff and trainees on treatments, monitoring of animals, surgery, administering medications and controlled substances.

Communication — Listen, pay attention, and be a responsible steward of information.

Support — 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

Schedule - Regular, predictable attendance, punctuality and availability to work during operational hours as defined by leadership.

Experience — Minimum of 3 years of experience using the skills of a veterinary technician.  1 years’ experience in a high-volume shelter or clinic setting. Willingness to lead.

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 & 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, accidental death & dismemberment and long term disability insurance. 
• Employer paid benefits for full time staff includes the following: basic life insurance, basic accidental death and dismemberment insurance, short-term disability 
• Mental Health and Counseling Support:  
• All employees have access to our Employee Assistance Program with 3 free counseling sessions per year 
• 401K 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 for part time and full time staff (amount is based on hours worked and full time/part time status) 
• Paid parent leave for full time staff 

Our Organizational Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: 

As an organization dedicated to making the world a more humane and compassionate place for animals, we know that people are at the heart of all that we do. Animal Humane Society’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusivity is essential to our mission and shapes our culture, our work, and the services we provide. 

At AHS we embrace and honor the inherent dignity and diverse experiences of our team members, volunteers, board members, partners, clients, and visitors, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ability, or income. Working together to instill equity and inclusivity within our organization will allow us to better serve the people and animals of Minnesota, and ultimately have a positive impact on animals in our care.