Description

Provide medical and veterinary care to shelter animals; monitor animal health and administer medications; coordinate treatment for injured or ill animals with local veterinarians; order, maintain, and safeguard medical supplies, equipment, and controlled substances; provide technical guidance and direction to Animal Care Technicians; assist in developing and implementing shelter policies and procedures; assist the Animal Services Supervisor with staff performance evaluations; perform animal care, handling, cleaning, and facility maintenance duties; assist the public with animal reclaim and adoption services; and perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Any combination of education and experience that has provided the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary for an Animal Care Technician. A typical way of obtaining the required qualifications is to possess the equivalent of six (6) months of experience in an animal care environment involving care, handling, and sheltering of animals or the performance of related work, and a High School diploma or GED.

Certification as a Registered Veterinary Technician.  
Certification in the euthanasia of animals by injection.