Veterinarian Technician - Part Time

Job Summary:

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.

Essential Functions and 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.
• Regular and predictable attendance is required.
• Performs other related duties as required.

MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT USED:

• County Vehicle
• Restraint Pole
• Computer
• Anesthesia monitoring equipment
• Humane Traps
• Surgical Equipment
• Pharmaceuticals

Minimum Qualifications Required:

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• Experience in this or related field preferred but not required
• Valid Class I Driver's license and a satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record (MVR).

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the safe handling and general welfare of large and small animals.
• Knowledge of pertinent animal control laws, regulations and ordinances.
• 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.

ADA Minimum Requirements:

Physical Ability: 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 work irregular hours (nights and or weekends); maintain stamina during workday; meet deadlines; 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.

This class specification should not be interpreted as all-inclusive. It is intended to identify the major respon­sibilities and requirements of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this specifica­tion.