Well, actually the «founders of No Kill» have always been a very select group whose love of all
animals gradually but steadily led to the changing mindset and philosophy of saving rather than killing; not nearly enough credit has been given to all the independent and non-profit rescues,
adoption groups and especially TNR groups who were promoting and practicing S / N and vaccinations long before low cost S / N clinics became
available...
such clinics still NOT that readily
available in many jurisdictions; as
for the veterinary community,
for the most part, they were and are a major part of the problem along with their associations which remain regressive with their rather antiquated and self - serving leadership;
for decades and even to this day it has long been known that the NUMBER ONE REASON people do not get their
animals «fixed» (pet, stray, feral, it doesn't matter) is because of the lack of affordable S / N fees!
Job Description: • Represents the Kansas City Pet Project in a professional, polite and enthusiastic manner • Assists the veterinarians on a daily basis with preparing surgery patients, health assessments, and treatments of
animals • Assist in medical rounds with Shelter Veterinarians or identifying
animals that need to be seen by a Shelter Veterinarian • Administer medications to both cats and dogs in accordance with veterinarian's prescribed doses and ensure all treatment protocols prescribed
for sick / injured
animals are performed timely, safely, and humanely • Responsible
for following best practices
for sanitation protocols in all veterinary clinic and isolation areas to reduce / eliminate disease transmission • Input all medical notes, health assessments, vaccinations, surgeries, treatments, etc., into PetPoint • Provides support
for other departments,
such as Intake, Foster, Placement & Transport, or
Adoptions by assisting as needed
for vaccinations, deworming, blood draws, etc. • Prepares and sanitizes surgical instruments / packs each day to ensure packs are ready
for use the following day • Assists with discharging
animals to the public post-surgery or following up with sick pet appointments, explaining any medical issues, medications, after care instructions, etc. • Ensures adequate medical supplies and medications are
available and reports any shortages to Vet Clinic Manager • Enforces and maintain KCPP safety and cleanliness, and all health and security rules and procedures • Follows disease prevention procedures and completes cleaning of veterinary clinic areas daily and ongoing throughout the day to decrease biological risks to humans and other
animals • Care, feed, and safely handle
animals to avoid injury to persons /
animals • Properly store and maintain inventory of medical supplies, including Schedule II narcotics • Performs laboratory analysis techniques to assist Shelter Veterinarians • Reads, understand, interpret, and apply department policies and procedures • Prepares reports and other written materials in a logical, concise, and accurate manner • Functions calmly in situations that require a high degree of sensitivity, tact, and diplomacy • Communicates effectively with a variety of individuals representing diverse cultures and backgrounds and function calmly in all situations which require a high degree of sensitivity, tact and diplomacy • Treats employees, representatives of outside agencies, volunteers, and members of the public with courtesy and respect • Provides prompt, efficient and responsive service
for all phone calls forwarded to the Vet Clinic.