Animal Health Technician

Animal Services Operations Coordinator

Non-Exempt

Personnel System
- Requires satisfactory completion of a six-month probationary period

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- Subject to random drug testing per the Athens-Clarke County Drug and Alcohol Ordinance

The purpose of this job is to provide technical and paraprofessional veterinary care to animals in the custody of the Animal Services Department. Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, performing intake and health assessments; administering vaccinations, medications, parasite preventives, and treatments under the direction of a licensed veterinarian; assisting with surgical, dental, and diagnostic procedures; performing humane euthanasia;

maintaining medical records and controlled-substance logs; supporting the department's disease-control, sanitation, and biosecurity programs; and performing other duties as assigned.

WORK SCHEDULE:

Monday
- Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm, Saturday-Sunday occasionally. Must be available to work weekends, holidays, evenings, and extended hours as needed to meet the medical needs of animals in the department's care. May be required to work on religious holidays. Regular and predictable attendance is required. Must work cooperatively with others. When personally operating a county vehicle, must abide by ACC's safe driving policy.

• High school diploma or equivalent with one year of experience in a veterinary clinic, animal shelter, or related animal health or animal care field required; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.
• Must possess a valid Certificate of Euthanasia or the ability to obtain such certification within one year of the date of hire.
• Licensure as a Veterinary Technician by the Georgia State Board of Veterinary Medicine (LVT) is preferred.
• Must be willing to receive pre-exposure rabies vaccination.

• Performs intake examinations and health assessments on animals entering the shelter; screens for signs of illness, injury, disease, and parasites; records weight, body condition, and physical findings.
• Administers vaccinations, medications, parasite preventives, and treatments in accordance with veterinarian-approved protocols and department standard operating procedures.
• Assists the veterinarian during surgical, dental, and medical procedures; prepares and sterilizes instruments and surgical packs; prepares and positions animals for surgery; monitors patients before, during, and after anesthesia.
• Performs and processes diagnostic tests, including blood draws, SNAP/ELISA tests, fecal examinations, urinalysis, and cytology; takes and develops radiographs; and collects, labels, and prepares samples for outside laboratories.
• Performs routine care procedures such as microchip implantation, wound care and dressing changes, nail trims, and ear cleanings.
• Performs humane euthanasia by injection in accordance with department policy and applicable law; maintains euthanasia records; and ensures the proper handling and disposal of deceased animals.
• Receives, secures, administers, and documents controlled substances; maintains controlled-substance logs in compliance with applicable DEA and state requirements.
• Identifies, isolates, and monitors animals suspected of rabies or other contagious or communicable diseases; implements quarantine, isolation, and disease-control protocols.
• Provides daily care, feeding, and observation of animals housed in the medical, isolation, and quarantine areas; conducts daily medical rounds and reports changes in condition to the veterinarian.
• Maintains accurate, complete, and timely medical records in the department's shelter management software.
• Cleans, disinfects, and maintains the clinic, surgical, isolation, and holding areas to department sanitation and biosecurity standards; safely handles and disposes of biohazardous and medical waste.
• Monitors, orders, and maintains inventory of vaccines, medications, medical supplies, and equipment.
• Prepares and coordinates spay/neuter and treatment lists; schedules and transports animals to and from off-site veterinary appointments as needed.
• Conducts health screenings to determine animals' medical suitability for adoption, foster, or rescue placement and recommends animals accordingly.
• Responds to questions from…