Veterinary Technician I

Clay County - Small Towns. Big Passions.

Pay:

Under the general direction of the Shelter Medical Director, the position ensures the medical and surgical care of the animals at Clay County Animal Services and in foster care are being met. Responsible for assisting the veterinarian with surgery, examinations, and appointments. Position is required to work a rotating schedule which includes weekends and holidays with rotating days off. The schedule is subject to change at any time. The position also requires on-call availability, including nights, weekends and holidays.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Provides animals in the shelter’s care with daily medications, basic physical examinations, recheck exams, blood draws, re-vaccination, and monthly heartworm and flea prevention

• Completes basic diagnostic testing, such as fecal exams, skin scrapes, ear cytology, urinalysis, heartworm testing, and FeLV/FIV testing

• Performs routine observations of animals and their cages to monitor food consumption, behavior, obvious signs of illness, and condition of the animals for health and safety purposes

• Assists veterinarian with daily rounds, surgery, animal restraint, physical examinations, rechecks, testing and treatments

• Assists the Foster Coordinator with foster parent coordination via email and phone, scheduling and assisting with foster appointments

• Cleans and disinfects kennels, cages, and related areas in the medical department

• Assists members of the public searching for lost animals or seeking to adopt animals

• Helps maintain current and accurate medical records on each animal in the shelter software

• Ensures that animals are flowing through the shelter system quickly and efficiently

• Ensures that all animals are processed for surgery and adoption.

• Performs other duties as assigned, including working in other areas to cover absences or provide relief for other employees.

Minimum Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
• Minimum of two years experience as a veterinary technician
• Certified Euthanasia Technician (Preferred; Must attain within one year of hire)
• Valid Florida driver’s license with clean driving record
• Any combination of education and experience may be substituted, so long as it provides the desired skills, knowledge, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Supplemental Information:

Regular attendance is an essential function of this position.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions:

• Excellent customer-service skills and ability to maintain an organized system and complete multiple tasks simultaneously

• Ability to foster good animal control-community relations among residents and visitors to the shelter

• Working knowledge of Florida and Clay County Animal Ordinances and Laws

• Working knowledge of humane care and treatment of animals

• Ability to work under stressful conditions

• Ability to follow written and/or oral instructions carefully and to adhere to standard operating procedures and instructions

• Demonstrated knowledge of the County’s Emergency Management Plan: functions as essential personnel in the event of a declared disaster.

Employees may be required to perform duties, including the employee’s normal work function or other emergency support functions as deemed necessary by the County, as assigned before, during, and after hazardous weather or state of local emergency.

While requirements may be representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform this job successfully, the incumbent will possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently.

This job description in no way implies that these are the only duties to be performed. Employees occupying the position will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor.

The position regularly lifts and/or moves up to 50 pounds, frequently lifts and/or moves up to 75 pounds, and occasionally lifts and/or moves up to 100-200 pounds.

The person in this position needs to be able to frequently move about to ensure proper care of animals and to access files, personnel, office machinery, etc.

Constantly positions self to inspect and assess animals for wellness, temperament and potential foster or adoptive placement.

Must be able to inspect, assess and perceive condition of animals and related data and information and to summarize relevant data for supervisors and medical staff

Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer.

Frequently communicates with supervisors, other staff, including medical staff, and the public regarding animal welfare and foster placement and procedures. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.

The worker is subject to indoor and outdoor environmental conditions. Indoor exposure may include dust, dander, and fur. External exposure may include inclement weather, extreme temperatures, humidity, and pollution. Position risks exposure to bites, scratches, animal waste, and unpleasant odors.

The noise level is typically moderate but may risk exposure to loud and unpleasant noises.

Clay County is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to fostering a diverse workforce. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, genetic information, or age.

Clay County is committed to providing veterans with preference in employment opportunities in accordance with Florida State Law and Federal Regulations. As part of our dedication to supporting veterans, we ensure that qualified veterans are given preferential treatment in our hiring process, in accordance with Florida Statute 295.07.

Eligible Veterans who believe they were discriminated against may file a complaint with the Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs within 60 days of receiving notice of non-selection.