Animal Care Technician

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This position provides specialized shelter-medicine support and daily care for stray, quarantined, and adoptable animals housed at the County’s animal services facility. Responsibilities include administering vaccinations and medications, performing intake exams and ongoing health assessments, collecting diagnostic samples, maintaining medical inventories, and coordinating all veterinary services, including scheduling and transporting animals for spay/neuter, diagnostics, and other medical appointments. The role requires safe handling of fractious or aggressive animals;

maintaining sanitation and biosecurity; and performing physical labor such as lifting over 50 pounds, bending, stooping, and standing for extended periods. Work directly impacts animal well-being, public safety, and disease control, with regular contact involving co-workers, animal owners, volunteers, the public, and veterinary partners.

• Manages medical inventory, including ordering, storage, and tracking of vaccines, medications, supplies, and equipment.
• Administers vaccinations, dewormers, medications, and treatments (oral, topical, injectable) in accordance with shelter protocols.
• Coordinates veterinary services, including scheduling spay/neuter, surgical, dental, and specialty appointments, and transports animals to and from veterinary providers.
• Conducts intake exams, routine health assessments, and ongoing medical monitoring; documents findings and communicates concerns to supervisors or veterinary staff.
• Collects diagnostic samples (blood, fecal, urine, skin scrapings) and performs basic laboratory tests.
• Provides intermediate medical care for sick, injured, or post-operative animals, including wound care and supportive treatments.
• Maintains accurate medical records and controlled-substance documentation in Chameleon or similar shelter software.
• Implements and monitors isolation, quarantine, and biosecurity protocols to prevent disease transmission.
• Performs daily husbandry, including feeding, watering, cleaning, grooming, and providing enrichment.
• Supports behavioral health through appropriate socialization and handling.
• Safely restrains and handles animals of varying temperament, including fearful or aggressive animals.
• Scans for and assists with microchip implantation as needed.
• Cleans and disinfects kennels, medical rooms, and quarantine areas using approved chemicals and protocols; maintains a sanitary and safe environment for animals, staff, and the public.
• Performs or assists with humane euthanasia in accordance with County policy and state law.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of shelter-medicine principles, common animal diseases, zoonotic risks, vaccinations, treatments, and pharmaceuticals.
• Skill in animal restraint, injections, venipuncture, sample collection, and basic laboratory procedures.
• Knowledge of veterinary scheduling, medical coordination, and accurate recordkeeping practices.
• Ability to evaluate animal health, recognize signs of illness or distress, and triage appropriately.
• Ability to administer medications accurately, including dosage calculations.
• Ability to safely handle fractious, fearful, or injured animals.
• Ab…