JOB
Assist, and participate in providing humane veterinary and husbandry services to a variety of animals within Animal Services; apply knowledge of humane animal care, handling, behavior, husbandry and veterinary hospital practices; work toward the goal of increased placement of adoptable animals; ensure quality of work and adherence to established policies and procedures; perform, or assist in the performance of, euthanasia procedures; perform the more technical and complex tasks relative to assigned area of responsibility.
This is a safety sensitive position subject to random drug/alcohol testing.
This is an unclassified at-will position.
Job descriptions are intended to present a general list of tasks/duties performed by employees within this job classification. Job Descriptions are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job. EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Essentialfunctions may include, but are not limited to the functions listed below. Mustbe able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without areasonable accommodation.
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Assist Veterinarian in the medical examination, treatment, surgery, emergency care and postmortem examination of animals; prepare instruments for surgery; prepare and catalog postmortem specimens; prepare animals for surgery by shaving, scrubbing and disinfecting surgical site; prepare anesthetics, vaccines and antibiotics; ensure animals are handled and restrained humanely during all procedures.
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Coordinate the activities of other shelter personnel involved in the delivery of emergency or critical care for shelter animals.
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Perform laboratory tests, such as hematology, parasitology and urinalysis, or prepare specimens for laboratory analysis.
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Provide veterinary hospital and laboratory sanitation, including sanitizing and maintaining the surgery, treatment and lab/necropsy areas, etc.
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Maintain animal history and other related records.
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Maintain inventory of veterinary supplies, drugs and equipment; organize and prepare equipment for use and order appropriate supplies from approved sources, utilizing approved methods.
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Monitor, record and report the health and well-being of assigned animals; provide daily care for animals assigned to clinic and quarantine including feeding and cleaning.
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Administer medications as directed by the veterinarian.
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Follow accepted procedures for processing animals into and out of the Clinic.
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Assist in the identification of sick, injured or diseased animals; take precautions to prevent the spread of disease to other animals or humans; recommend veterinary care; administer first aid, medications or other treatment.
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Provide emergency or critical veterinary care for shelter animals.
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Make scheduled rounds of shelter to inspect animals; record observations and follow up treatment.
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Perform or assist in the performance of, humane animal euthanasia procedures; assist in selection of or concurrence with Euthanasia decisions; verify designated animals to be euthanized; ensure safe and humane handling of animals during procedure.
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Interact with the public regarding treatment protocols and answer questions.
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Work with volunteers and assist in the implementation of a foster program.
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Coordinate with Kennel Supervisor and Animal Handlers for the scheduling of surgery and medical examination of animals.
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Participate in the education and training of Animal Care staff, volunteers and the public in animal health and shelter related issues.
SUPPLEMENTAL FUNCTIONS:-
Attend and participate in professional group meetings; stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of humane animal handling and Veterinary Science.
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Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Environmental:
Animal shelter environment; exposure to a variety of domestic and wild animals, animal body fluids, waste and infectious materials; outdoor and or inclement weather conditions; may be exposed to hostile or abusive members of the public; exposure to noise. Must be able to work weekends, nights and holidays.
Physical:
Essential and supplemental functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for moderate to heavy lifting; bending, stooping, kneeling, crawling; sitting or standing for prolonged periods; walking; operating motorized equipment.
