AC - Veterinary Technician

Franklin County Department of Human Resources; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Franklin County Department of Human Resources seeks a Veterinary Technician to support the medical and welfare operations for shelter animals. The role includes clinical assessments, scheduling, medical record handling, and assisting with surgeries under established procedures.

Responsibilities involve monitoring vital signs, maintaining drug logs, and providing follow-up on treatment plans. The position emphasizes attention to attendance, teamwork, and adherence to regulations while engaging in

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Veterinary Technology or equivalent experience.
• Registration as a Veterinary Technician required.
• Experience with clinical procedures as established by the agency.

Responsibilities

• Assist to assess and evaluate animals per procedures.
• Answer inquiries about medical or behavioral problems.
• Schedule appointments and prepare clinic processing room.
• Retrieve records and medical histories.
• Oversee veterinary assistants per ORC 4741.01(G).
• Prepare surgery area and drugs for procedures.
• Monitor vital signs and surgical drug logs.
• Maintain instruments and post-operational instructions.
• Participate in adoption events and dog care as needed.

Skills

Animal care

Clinical procedures

Record keeping

Communication

Education

Associate's degree in Veterinary Technology

Registration as a Veterinary Technician

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