Animal Care Technician II

Pima County • Tucson, AZ

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

Pima Animal Care Center (PACC) is looking to hire two experienced clinic technicians to take part in our lifesaving work with our mobile medical unit: Karen's Karing Van (KKV). PACC's KKV provides much needed veterinary care to underserved communities in Pima County by offering complimentary wellness checks, vaccinations, microchipping and spay/neuter services. This is a great opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment offering compassionate customer service and veterinary care. Training will take place at Pima Animal Care Center's shelter clinic and events are scheduled all around Pima County. Events often run 12-14 hours at a time and include weekends.

Requirements

• High school diploma or General Education Development (G.E.D.) certificate AND six months of experience in a veterinary clinic or position involving handling animals OR completion of a vet technician/vet assistant certification.
• Relevant experience and/or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted.
• One year of experience working with Pima County as an Animal Care Technician I, Animal Care Response Technician or closely related position as determined by the department head at the time of recruitment.
• Valid driver license is required at time of application.
• Valid AZ driver license is required at time of appointment.
• The successful applicant will be subject to a 39-month DOT Motor Vehicle Record review to determine applicant’s suitability to operate county vehicles in accordance with Pima County administrative procedures.
• Failure to obtain and maintain the required licenses and certifications shall be grounds for termination.
• Any offer of employment resulting from this recruitment is contingent upon Fleet Services’ review and approval of the candidate’s driving record.
• The County requires pre-employment background checks.
• Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include verification of work history, education, and criminal conviction history.
• Applicants are required to show proof of rabies immunization or are required to receive the rabies vaccine prior to employment.
• Within nine months of appointment, employees must receive the full series of pre-exposure rabies immunizations.
• Medical inability to be immunized or previous immunization must be verified by the County Physician prior to employment.
• Recommended boosters are required for the duration of employment, unless medically excused or physiologically unable to develop immunity.
• This position will require a post-job offer physical and/or drug screen.
• This position will require post-job offer proof of immunization(s) or immunization(s) and/or a TB screening.
• Ability to lift, carry, and push/pull up to 100 lbs. maximum, and 50 lbs. frequently.
• Regular bending, crawling, kneeling, reaching, squatting, stooping, and tasks requiring grasping and fine motor skills.
• Hearing and communication in noisy environments, including in person, by phone, and via radio.
• Must have depth perception and peripheral vision.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual (English/Spanish).
• Minimum one (1) year experience assisting surgery in a veterinary setting.
• Minimum one (1) year experience providing triage care to dogs and cats in a veterinary setting.

Responsibilities

• Checks incoming animals for obvious health problems and injuries
• Ensures humane treatment of all animals at PACC
• Ensures the accuracy and completeness of documentation concerning incoming animals
• Assists in administering medication to sick animals as prescribed and directed by a veterinarian
• Cleans and sanitizes cages, kennels, floors, walls, windows, equipment, and treatment areas to maintain the sanitary conditions of the PACC
• Assists in performing euthanasia of animals, including following safety protocols for use and maintenance of DEA Schedule II drugs
• Reviews and organize documents, creates new records and inputs and retrieves information using automated systems
• Prepares and updates files, logs, status records, and other documentation to reflect the current status of a process and performs required purges
• Assists in maintaining accountability of scheduled drugs
• Administers necessary treatment in accordance with directions received from veterinarian
• Administers medications to sick animals as prescribed and directed by a veterinarian
• Performs animal triage and treatment
• Performs daily health checks on impounded animals
• Documents pertinent animal health data
• Prepares and processes euthanized, potentially rabid animals for laboratory analysis
• Collects and disposes of dead animals according to shelter procedure and health codes

Benefits

• competitive salaries
• generous health insurance coverage
• retirement plans
• flexible work schedules
• a generous family leave policy
• wellness programs
• opportunities for professional advancement through training programs, workshops, and educational reimbursement programs
• County-wide employee recognition program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED