• Educate clients on responsible pet ownership, vaccinations, infectious disease, preventatives and treatments. Schedules appointments, prepares receipts and maintains medical records within Avimark database.
• Collects specimens, performs in-clinic diagnostic laboratory tests, administration of medications and treatments under the guidance of the attending veterinarian. Prepares samples for submission to reference labs.
• Assist veterinarian with veterinary medicine and surgery in any appropriate capacity.
• Obtain and record patient histories, vital signs and weights.
• Clean and stock medical and surgical areas, maintain laboratory and surgical equipment and sterilizes surgical instruments.
• Follows protocols for safe induction of anesthesia, monitors animals while under anesthesia and during recovery. Also, responsible for dispensing medications as prescribed by the Veterinarian.
• Performs radiographs based on instructions and guidance of attending veterinarian.
• Other duties as assigned. 

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx 
If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email ADACoordinator@bmd.hctx.net.
This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and, even when considered, may not automatically disqualify the candidate.

• High school diploma or equivalent

• At least six (6) months of experience in an animal shelter, veterinary practice or animal care environment is required OR completion of a veterinary assistance or technical program.

• Must be comfortable working with animals.
• Must be able to cope with the difficulties associated with animal euthanasia.
• Must have or be able to acquire the skills needed to provide humane animal restraint, place indwelling catheters, and perform venipunctures.

• Understands the organizational mission
• Understands ethics and public good; is concerned with public trust
• Demonstrates respect for the opinions and beliefs of others

• Contributes to an inclusive workplace where equity, diversity, inclusion, and individual differences are valued and leveraged to achieve the vision and mission
• Demonstrates a sense of responsibility for the success of the group
• Collaborates with others to improve quality and address needs

• Ability to adapt to change

• Treats others with courtesy, sensitivity, and respect
• Behaves in an honest, fair, and ethical manner
• Assesses and recognizes own strengths and weaknesses
• Uses sound judgment
• Self-motivated
• Organizes and maintains work environment to allow for maximum productivity

• Communicates clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing 

NOTE: Qualifying education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation, but ONLY the information stated on the application will be used for consideration.

• Associate’s Degree 

• Current licensure as a Veterinary Technician with the Texas State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners (Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT). 

• Veterinary Public Health- 612 Canino Road, Houston, TX 77076

• Full-Time; 40 hours per week. This position requires flexibility in schedules.

• This job operates in an animal shelter environment.

• Will be required to bend, lift, stoop and stand for long periods of time.
• Frequent lifting of animals or materials up to 50 pounds.
• Consistently exposed to animals and animal allergens under conditions with limited alternatives available. 

Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards. 

 Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.