Veterinary Technician - Part Time

## Veterinary Technician - Part Time Apply:
Animal Shelter:
Part time:
Posted Yesterday:
JR107715
** JOB LOCATION
** 15750 E 32nd Ave Aurora, Colorado
** City of Aurora, Colorado
** It is an exciting time to work for the City of Aurora, we're growing and looking for dedicated and collaborative individuals to join our team of talented and valued employees. Excellent organizations have a set of principles, or core values, that are used to implement their mission and vision. Those values represent the touchstone for the organization, guiding the decisions of the individuals and the organization.

At the City of Aurora, we demonstrate our excellence by modeling the CORE 4 Values of:
** Integrity**,
** Respect, Professionalism**, and
** Customer Service**, and we welcome all who share these values to apply.
Why Work for Aurora?
* Make a difference in the lives of real people every day
* Diverse community
* Competitive total compensation package
* Well-Funded General Employees Retirement Plan
* Light rail station minutes away
* On-site fitness center and overall employee well-being programs Internal educational programs to assist with career advancement
* Access to innovation work spaces
** PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES**# The full salary range for a currently licensed Veterinary Technician is **$26.00 – $33.33 per hour**.# For candidates who are waiting to sit the Veterinary Technician License exam, the salary range begins at $23.00 – $26.67 per hour.*
* * This job announcement is for collecting candidate applications for current and future Veterinary Technicians. Applicants will be contacted only when a position need is identified, and their qualifications match the position's needs.
* ** This is classified as VHNE (Variable Hour Non-Benefit Employee), where the selected candidate will work less than 29 hours per week. This position does not provide medical benefits. This position earns sick leave in accordance with the Healthy Families and Workplace Act.

OVERVIEW OF POSITION / DEPARTMENT Housing and Community Development Services consists of four divisions:
Neighborhood Support, Animal Services, Housing and Community Development, and Community Engagement. The mission of the Housing and Community Development Department is to maintain community appearance and enhance the quality of life in Aurora’s neighborhoods. This is accomplished through a combination of community outreach, education, code enforcement, and numerous neighborhood improvement programs and services. The staff is dedicated to forming partnerships with neighborhoods, residents, and community groups to strengthen and enhance both the social fabric and physical aspects of Aurora neighborhoods PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
* Performs evaluations on animals including age, gender, general health, and spay/neuter status.
* Notifies DVM of signs of injury and illness in a concise and timely manner.
* Properly documents medical evaluation and medical findings in computer.
* Fills prescriptions as needed on shelter and foster animals, including treatment cards, entering medications in computer
* Administers medications, vaccinations and microchips according to Veterinarian instruction.
* Educates Patrons about animal’s medical conditions and treatments
* Communicates with foster parents via email, phone and/or in person, regarding the health and treatment of foster animals.
* Administers anesthesia via IV, IM or SC, monitors animals while under anesthesia using appropriate monitoring equipment, and recovers multiple animals post operatively.
* Record all surgical procedure details, including all drugs given, into patient’s medical record.
* Transfers animals to and from the treatment area, cleaning kennels as needed.
* Cleans and sterilizes surgical…