Veterinary Technician (Animal Services)

Employees in this classification work under the supervision of a licensed veterinarian to provide general husbandry, medical treatments, anesthetic and nursing care to shelter animals. Duties include but are not limited to drawing blood; administering vaccinations and other medications; anesthetizing, prepping and monitoring animals before, during and after surgical procedures: cleaning and sterilizing surgical instruments, animal holding and work areas. Employees are responsible for maintaining accurate records in the shelter database including but not limited to movement of animals: all treatments; drugs; medications; microchip data; diagnostic testing to include submittals and result; bandage changes; behavioral observations; and vaccinations administered to the shelter