AC - Veterinary Technician

Franklin County Ohio Department of Human Resources; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The Franklin County Ohio Department of Human Resources seeks a Veterinary Technician to support the Assistant Director by assessing animals and performing clinical procedures, while preparing the clinic for daily activities.

The role requires an Associate's degree in Veterinary Technology and registration as a Veterinary Technician, with at least one year of animal care experience. Duties include surgery prep, drug logs, records retrieval, scheduling, and involvement in adoption events.

Qualifications

• Requires relevant degree or equivalent training/experience.
• Registration as a Veterinary Technician is required.
• One year of animal care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess and evaluate animals and participate in clinical procedures.
• Prepare surgery area and verify information; monitor vital signs.
• Prepare drugs and animals for surgical procedures and maintain logs.
• Retrieve records and medical histories; answer inquiries about medical issues.
• Schedule appointments and maintain clinic processing area.
• Monitor shelter and sanitary issues; assist in tracking supplies.
• Support adoption events and dog care as needed.
• Maintain regular attendance.

Skills

Animal care

Clinical procedures

Record keeping

Education

Associate's degree in Veterinary Technology

Veterinary Technician registration

Job description

The primary purpose of the Veterinary Technician classification is to ensure and improve the health and well-being of animals and to assist and educate the public.

Provide direct support to the Assistant Director. Assess and evaluate animals and participate in performing clinical processes per agency's established procedures. Answer inquiries regarding medical or behavioral problems. Schedule appointments for the animals and prepare clinic processing room for daily activities. Retrieve records and medical histories.

Per ORC 4741.01 (G), oversee and monitor the assignments of veterinary assistants. Report discrepancies and/or violations to the assistant director. Prepare surgery area for animals and verify appropriate information. Prepare drugs and animals for surgical procedures. Monitor the vital signs of animals and maintain surgical drug logs. Prepare post-operational surgical instructions. Perform follow-ups and maintain surgical instruments. Monitor and report shelter and sanitary issues to the assistant director. Assist in tracking and ordering of supplies as directed. Provide follow-up services as necessary. Maintain regular and predictable attendance. Shall participate in adoption promotional events, dog waling and dog care, as needed.

These duties are illustrative only and you may perform some or all of these duties or other job-related duties as assigned.

Associate's degree in Veterinarian Technology with one (1) year of animal care experience; or any equivalent combination of training and experience.

Registration as a Veterinary Technician is required.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None required