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Pima Animal Care Center (PACC) is seeking multiple compassionate, motivated veterinary technicians/assistants to join our surgery and triage teams. Shelter medicine offers a unique opportunity to combine technical veterinary skills with meaningful public service, helping hundreds of animals receive the care they need to recover, find homes, and thrive.

Whether you enjoy the fast pace of high-volume surgery or the challenge of emergency and critical care, we have opportunities for technicians who are passionate about animal welfare and making a difference. Every day in shelter medicine is different. Every day matters. If you're looking for a rewarding veterinary career where your skills have a direct impact on saving and improving lives, we'd love to hear from you.

PACC is open seven (7) days a week. All technicians will be trained in surgery and triage shifts. Schedule rotations required.

Schedules below:

Surgery Shifts: Monday to Friday; Five (5), Eight (8) hour shifts Department hours: 6:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Triage Shifts: Sunday to Saturday; Four (4), Ten (10) hour shifts Department hours: 5:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Schedule assigned within operating hours.

Essential Functions:

• Checks incoming animals for obvious health problems and injuries;
• Ensures humane treatment of all animals at PACC;
• Ensures the accuracy and completeness of documentation concerning incoming animals;
• Assists in administering medication to sick animals as prescribed and directed by a veterinarian;
• Cleans and sanitizes cages, kennels, floors, walls, windows, equipment, and treatment areas to maintain the sanitary conditions of the PACC;
• Assists in performing euthanasia of animals, including following safety protocols for use and maintenance of DEA Schedule II drugs;
• Reviews and organize documents, creates new records and inputs and retrieves information using automated systems;
• Prepares and updates files, logs, status records, and other documentation to reflect the current status of a process and performs required purges;
• Assists in maintaining accountability of scheduled drugs;
• Administers necessary treatment in accordance with directions received from veterinarian;
• Administers medications to sick animals as prescribed and directed by a veterinarian;
• Performs animal triage and treatment;
• Performs daily health checks on impounded animals;
• Documents pertinent animal health data;
• Prepares and processes euthanized, potentially rabid animals for laboratory analysis;
• Collects and disposes of dead animals according to shelter procedure and health codes.

Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma or General Education Development (G.E.D.) certificate AND six months of experience in a veterinary clinic or position involving handling animals OR completion of a vet technician/vet assistant certification OR currently enrolled in a clinical internship/externship.

(Relevant experience and/or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted.)

OR:

One year of experience working with Pima County as an Animal Care Technician I, Animal Care Response Technician or closely related position as determined by the department head at the time of recruitment.

Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see resume" on your application. Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum one (1) month experience working, volunteering, or interning in an animal shelter, vet clinic or other relevant animal setting.
• Experience giving animal vaccines, medicating, or restraining animals.
• Minimum one (1) month experience using veterinary medical terminology or transcribing medical records.

Selection Procedure:

Pima County Human Resources Department reserves the right to admit to the selection process only those candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. All applications will be assessed based on an evaluation of the listed education and experience. Candidates meeting the minimum qualifications may be further evaluated/scored against any advertised Preferred Qualifications. The hiring authority will interview and select the successful candidate from a referral list provided by Human Resources. Additional assessments/testing may be required as part of the selection process.

Physical/Sensory Requirements:

Ability to lift, carry, and push/pull up to 100 lbs. maximum, and 50 lbs. frequently. Regular bending, crawling, kneeling, reaching, squatting, stooping, and tasks requiring grasping and fine motor skills. Hearing and communication in noisy environments, including in person, by phone, and via radio. Must have depth perception and peripheral vision. Frequently required to lift, push or pull objects weighing up to 100 pounds.

Working Conditions:

Working conditions involve exposure to hot and cold temperatures, direct sun, and driving. Occasionally exposed to fall and foot hazards, traffic, water, and vapors. Any other working conditions will be determined by position.

EEO Information:

Pima County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce and will not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, kinship, political interest, or any other characteristic protected by law.