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PETA

Nonprofit advocacy group for animal rights

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Veterinary ProfessionalsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeNorfolk, VA, USA$25 - $28.85 /hr

About the Job

Requirements

  • A Virginia veterinary technician's license is required.
  • Previous experience with a controlled-substance inventory is required.
  • Previous experience working independently and exercising discretion is required.
  • The candidate must be able to handle confidential information.
  • The candidate must be at least 21 years of age and have a valid U.S. driver's license, at least three years of driving experience, and a satisfactory driving record.
  • The candidate must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds regularly.
  • The candidate must be committed to the organization's objectives.

Responsibilities

  • Perform preoperative physical examinations on clinic patients and administer vaccines.
  • Maintain complete and accurate medical records.
  • Perform tests and assess and communicate patients' test results and medical histories to the attending veterinarian.
  • Prepare animals for surgery under the veterinarian's direction and administer medications, including anesthesia drugs.
  • Administer anesthetics, monitor patients from preparation through full recovery, and independently assess readiness for discharge.
  • Maintain controlled-drug and supply inventories and complete the associated recordkeeping and reporting.
  • Comply with applicable laws governing licensed veterinary technicians established by the Virginia Board of Veterinary Medicine and the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration.
  • Complete a monthly controlled-drug log audit for finance.
  • Communicate with clients about postoperative patient care, diagnostic test results, and other medical findings.
  • Establish and follow maintenance programs for all medical equipment.
  • Maintain strict confidentiality of client, patient, and donor information.
  • Drive the mobile clinic to and from designated sites.
  • Keep the clinic fully stocked with supplies.
  • Perform other duties assigned by the supervisor.

About the Company

PETA

Nonprofit advocacy group for animal rights

PETA advocates for animal rights and works to end cruelty toward animals. It targets four major sources of suffering—factory farms, laboratories, the clothing trade, and the entertainment industry—through public education, cruelty investigations, research, animal rescue, legislation, events, celebrity involvement, and protest campaigns. Its activities include exposing cruelty, lobbying for laws, conducting undercover investigations, rescuing animals, and organizing public campaigns to shift consumer and industry behavior. Unlike many groups that focus on a single issue or region, PETA is the largest animal-rights organization and uses high-profile campaigns and celebrity partnerships to raise awareness and influence policy. The goal is to stop animal suffering and secure legal protections and better treatment for animals.

Company size
501-1,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Norfolk, VA
Founded
1980

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