Animal Health Technician

City of Charlotte • Safford, AZ

10d • $24 - $29 • Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision of a Veterinarian, the Animal Health Technician will have work that involves examining, diagnosing, treating and euthanizing of a variety of animals in the care of the Animal Shelter. This position provides quality veterinary medical services and maintains accurate records and reports.

Requirements

• Skill in professional veterinary medical techniques and practices
• Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures/systems such as: word processing, managing files and records, other office procedures and terminology
• Knowledge of chemical composition/structure/properties of substances and chemical processes/transformations including: uses of chemicals and interactions, danger signs, production techniques, disposal methods
• Ability to deal courteously and effectively with public/peers/subordinates
• Ability to provide veterinary medical services to all sheltered animals
• Ability to examine/diagnose/treat illness/injury and perform first aid/emergency care
• Ability to prepare/maintain records and reports
• Ability to comfortably handle animals with behavioral issues which may include shyness & fearfulness
• Ability to problem solve effectively & efficiently
• Ability to communicate clearly & concisely, written / verbal communication
• Ability to routinely lift up to 100 lbs.
• Ability to perform strenuous manual labor
• Ability to work independently & as member of team
• Ability to work on weekends, holidays and varying shift times
• Ability to work indoors & outdoors in all weather conditions
• Ability to work with physically strong dogs
• Ability to bend, stoop, hike, walk, kneel, and lift
• HS Diploma and at least one year or related experience.

Responsibilities

• Performs daily inventory audit of all animals
• Mix food/liquid formulas/medications/food supplements according to instructions/prescriptions/knowledge of animal species
• Examine and observe animals detecting signs of illness/disease/injury and select candidates for euthanasia/perform euthanasia daily
• Contact veterinarians securing treatment to sick/injured animals and animals seized under cruelty prosecutions
• Perform animal grooming duties such as: washing, brushing, clipping, trimming coats, cutting nails, and cleaning ears
• Treat animal illnesses or injuries including dressing wounds/applying splints/other protective devices following experience or instructions of veterinarians
• Perform laboratory tests on blood/urine/feces such as urinalyses or blood counts assisting in diagnosis and treatment of animal health problems
• Inoculate animals against various diseases such as rabies or distemper
• Collect and record animal information such as weight/size/physical condition/treatments received/medications given/food intake
• Performs other duties as assigned

Benefits

• The City of Charlotte provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees.
• Click here to learn more about the City of Charlotte’s benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees