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Under the general direction of the Shelter Veterinarian and Director, the Veterinary Technician will be responsible for medical and daily care of shelter animals. They will assist the Veterinarian as needed both in surgery and with shelter medicine responsibilities, as well as ensuring that the medical department and equipment is clean and in good working order. Additionally, they will monitor the health of the animals in the shelter, provide care and treatment to sick and injured animals, and prepare animals for veterinary care and spay/neuter and performs related duties as required.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
health problems or conditions and immediately reporting it to the veterinarian or
shelter director
examinations, performance of medical treatments (i.e., bandaging, medicating, nail
clipping, ear cleaning etc.) and documenting appropriately.
patient charts and other medical records.
obtaining a medical history from the client and filling medications.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability necessary. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
MINIMUM EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of veterinary medicine and the diseases, treatment, prevention, control, and care of animals, particularly dogs and cats; city, state and federal animal health laws and regulations governing the impounding, releasing and euthanasia of animals; humane methods of caring for and physically restraining domestic and wild animals.Ability to: establish medical standards and procedures to assure the maintenance of healthy, safe and sanitary facilities; establish and maintain harmonious and effective relationships with co-workers, volunteers and the public; advise the public and department employees on veterinary medical matters; communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Salary: $19.6274 hourly, NO BENEFITS
Employment Opportunities (Section 13-50)
“The recruitment, selection, appointment and promotion of employees shall be in such a manner as to promote equal employment for all persons without regard to race, age, color, creed, religion, ancestry, gender, national origin, physical handicap or political affiliation or sexual preference.”
Full Time
Public Administration
$30k-43k (estimate)
03/03/2024
05/29/2024
douglas.co.us
CASTLE ROCK, CO
1,000 - 3,000
Private
DOUGLAS DEBORD
$200M - $500M
Public Administration
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