JOB
About us:
Burlington Animal Services is a department of the City of Burlington, NC. Our agency provides animal sheltering and pet support services to residents of Alamance County and its municipalities. We provide animal control/field services for residents within the corporate city limits of Burlington. Additionally, we manage the Spay & Neuter Clinic of Alamance County.
What you will do:
This position reports to the Animal Shelter Manager and performs specialized, paramedical duties in coordination with the shelter veterinarian and full time Veterinary Health Care Staff in the care and treatment of animals in a municipal open-admission shelter.
Work Schedule: The work schedule is up to 20 hours per week that includes weekdays and Saturdays, and may include some holidays. This position is designated as non-essential under the city's inclement weather and emergency operation policy. EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Animal Health Assessment and Care:-
Perform comprehensive health assessments for animals in both the shelter and foster care, including physical exams, diagnostics, and vaccinations.
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Administer medications, treatments, and vaccinations to ensure the health and well-being of animals in care.
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Conduct daily facility walk-throughs to monitor animal health and address care needs.
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Monitor the health of fostered animals, coordinating with the Foster Program Coordinator.
Medical and Surgical Assistance:-
Assist veterinarians and technicians in performing diagnostic, medical, and surgical procedures.
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Support high-volume sterilization procedures for both pediatric and adult animals.
Technical and Clinical Duties:-
Manage sterilization and preparation of surgical instruments, drapes, and gowns.
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Maintain cleanliness and organization within the medical, surgery, and animal care areas.
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Handle animal care tasks such as venipuncture, blood collection, skin scraping, and fecal analysis.
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Administer wound treatments and practice proper animal restraint techniques.
Record-Keeping and Administrative Support:-
Update and maintain accurate animal records in a paperless system using computer equipment.
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Provide excellent customer service by answering phones and receiving animals at the shelter intake area.
Team Collaboration and Service Excellence:-
Foster a collaborative work environment, exhibiting professionalism, teamwork, and positive interactions with all staff and the public.
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Ensure high-quality service to the public, maintaining positive relationships and supporting the overall mission of the shelter.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Physical requirements & Working Conditions:
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This employee must have the visual acuity and ability to prepare and analyze data and figures, and to operate a computer terminal.
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Must be able to lift up to 75 lbs.
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Stand, sit, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl to inspect / clean shelter enclosures; lift, carry, and restrain animals; operate vehicles and equipment.
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Handle animals which are sick or injured, frightened or dangerous, or who may display unpredictable behavior.
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Work requires exposure to potentially hazardous conditions such as aggressive animals and zoonotic diseases.
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Work in this position is primarily performed indoors.
