Veterinarian Tech - Part Time

Hall County • Gainesville, GA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Assist a licensed Veterinarian in performing basic animal care, medical treatment and surgical practices and help in ensuring animal health and welfare is maintained in the shelter.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• 1 year experience in this or related field
• Valid Class I Driver's license and a satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record (MVR).
• Knowledge of the safe handling and general welfare of large and small animals.
• Knowledge of pertinent animal control laws, regulations and ordinances.
• Basic knowledge of animal behavior
• Basic knowledge of health conditions of large and small animals
• Knowledge of basic medical procedures in small animals, including venipuncture, surgery and administrating medications
• Knowledge of work hazards.
• Ability to care for animals.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with public officials, other employees and to deal with the public in a courteous and pleasant manner.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Essential functions continuously require the ability to remain in a stationary position (sitting/standing); maintain body equilibrium to prevent failing when walking, standing, crouching or navigating narrow, slippery or erratically moving surfaces; repetitively use hands/arms/legs; grasp items; and move/transport items weighing up to 25lbs.
• Incumbents constantly must think analytically; handle stress and emotion, concentrate on tasks, remember names and other details; examine and observe details; make decisions, and adjust to change.
• Essential functions continuously require incumbents to operate equipment; staying organized; and using math/calculations.
• Essential functions frequently require the ability to move oneself about the worksite by waking; bend body downward and forward by bending spine and legs, twisting at the waist, hips or knees; reach overhead; position oneself by crouching/kneeling; and push or pull items.
• Essential functions occasionally require the ability to ascend and descend ladders, stairs, and ramps; move oneself by crawling on hands and knees; and move/transport items weighing between 26lbs and 100lbs.
• Sensory Ability: Essential Functions require the ability to use effective verbal and written communication; and use of hand/eye coordination and fine manipulation to use tools and equipment.
• Environmental Factors: Essential functions are continuously performed with exposure to risk of bodily injury from hazards including biological, chemical, and sharp objects/tools; fumes, gasses, odors, and dust; extreme noise; and wet, slippery floors and surfaces.
• Incumbents continuously must be able to work with others.
• Essential functions are frequently performed with exposure to dirt/mud and moving mechanical parts.
• Essential functions are occasionally performed with exposure to adverse environmental conditions, including inclement weather or dry environments; extreme hot or cold temperatures; risk of bodily harm from hazards including electrical and heavy machinery; high heights/high places; and hot temperature devices including burners.
• Incumbents occasionally must be able to work alone.
• Incumbents regularly must be able to work around equipment/machinery; drive county vehicles and other equipment; and walk on uneven ground.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a high-volume spay/neuter clinic preferred but not required

Responsibilities

• Assist in basic veterinary practices such as de-worming, vaccinations, physical exams and other animal health related activities.
• Prepare treatment room for animal examinations and medical treatments.
• Assist with and occasionally perform euthanasia.
• Assist vet with basic surgeries and anesthesia monitoring and injecting medications.
• Maintain inventory of supplies.
• Assist veterinarian with training of new support staff
• Maintain accurate medical records as required by law
• Assist veterinarian and animal control officers with cruelty investigations and forensic exams as needed
• Perform regular medical walk throughs.
• Perform daily medication administration.
• Assist with Preoperative care, including monitoring recovery and administering medication.
• Regular and predictable attendance is required.
• Performs other related duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED