Part-Time Shelter Vet Tech Make an Impact

City of Burlington, NC; Haw River (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Burlington, NC's Burlington Animal Services seeks a part-time veterinary support staff to perform specialized paramedical duties under the shelter veterinarian. You will help care for shelter and foster animals, perform health assessments, vaccinations, and assist with surgical procedures.

This 20-hour-per-week role includes weekday and Saturday shifts, with occasional holidays, and requires strong record-keeping, customer service, and collaboration with a professional team to ensure

Qualifications

• Associate's degree plus 1 year of work experience.
• Valid North Carolina Driver's License.
• Certification as a registered veterinary technician is preferred.
• Experience in similar position preferred.
• Ability to manage emotional stress related to euthanasia.
• Knowledge of animal shelter operations and related laws.

Responsibilities

• Perform health assessments and vaccinations for shelter and foster animals.
• Administer medications and treatments as directed by veterinarians.
• Assist veterinarians and technicians with diagnostic and surgical procedures.
• Manage sterilization and preparation of instruments and maintain cleanliness of medical areas.
• Update animal records in a paperless system and document care.
• Provide excellent customer service at shelter intake and with the public.
• Collaborate with staff to ensure high-quality service and humane care.

Skills

Animal care

Shelter operations

Medications & vaccinations

Venipuncture

Safety procedures

Emotional stress management

Record-keeping

Customer service

Team collaboration

Education

Associate's degree + 1 year experience

North Carolina Driver's License

Tools

Computer systems

Job description

The City of Burlington, NC's Burlington Animal Services seeks a part-time veterinary support staff to perform specialized paramedical duties under the shelter veterinarian. You will help care for shelter and foster animals, perform health assessments, vaccinations, and assist with surgical procedures.

This 20-hour-per-week role includes weekday and Saturday shifts, with occasional holidays, and requires strong record-keeping, customer service, and collaboration with a professional team to ensure