Animal Health Technician (Veterinary Technician), Austin Animal Services (Vet Services)
About The Position
Under general supervision of Veterinarians, this position provides medical care and treatment to animals at a high-capacity animal shelter. This includes routine, preventative, and emergency care of sheltered animals, as well as providing support functions to Veterinarians during surgical procedures. Monitors the health and welfare of animals within the shelter and provides medical care under the direction of staff Veterinarians; to include performing physical examinations, vaccinations, in-house laboratory tests, collecting specimens, and performing diagnostics to determine and evaluate the health condition of animals at the time of impound or prior to adoption or surgery. Assists Veterinarians in surgery to include preparing and administering pre-anesthetics and induction agents, monitoring the animal during surgery, and providing post-operative care. Assists in the euthanasia of animals identified by Veterinarians or shelter management with understanding and compassion for the animal. Assists Veterinarians with emergency care and treatment in life-threatening situations. Implants microchips in sheltered animals. Prepares, transports, and documents specimens for rabies testing, and reports results. Maintains accurate and relevant written and electronic records of medical treatments, care provided, and physical condition of animals, including those of unknown health and temperament. Assists other staff with animals; contributes to the programs and services that support the shelter’s live outcome goal. Attends training.
Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent
- One (1) year of work experience, including six (6) months of experience in a field related to the job
- Valid Texas Class C Driver License
Nice To Haves
- Demonstrated basic knowledge of vaccinations for both cats and dogs
- Demonstrated knowledge and surgical experience with inducing, intubating, monitoring, and recovering a patient who underwent anesthesia
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience with positioning animals for radiology
- Demonstrated experience handling/restraining dogs over 50 lbs
- Demonstrated experience drawing blood, placing IV catheters, and managing IV medications and IV fluids
- Licensed Veterinarian Technician or the ability to obtain within 6 months of employment
Responsibilities
- Monitors the health and welfare of animals within the shelter and provides medical care under the direction of staff Veterinarians
- Performs physical examinations, vaccinations, in-house laboratory tests, collecting specimens, and performing diagnostics to determine and evaluate the health condition of animals at the time of impound or prior to adoption or surgery
- Assists Veterinarians in surgery to include preparing and administering pre-anesthetics and induction agents, monitoring the animal during surgery, and providing post-operative care
- Assists in the euthanasia of animals identified by Veterinarians or shelter management with understanding and compassion for the animal
- Assists Veterinarians with emergency care and treatment in life-threatening situations
- Implants microchips in sheltered animals
- Prepares, transports, and documents specimens for rabies testing, and reports results
- Maintains accurate and relevant written and electronic records of medical treatments, care provided, and physical condition of animals, including those of unknown health and temperament
- Assists other staff with animals
- Contributes to the programs and services that support the shelter’s live outcome goal
- Attends training
Benefits
- Low-cost medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Paid leave
- Highly competitive retirement plan
- Training opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
