Shelter Vet Tech: Compassionate Animal Care & Support

City of Burlington NC; Burlington (NC); On-site; USD 18,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Burlington Animal Services, a department of the City of Burlington, NC, is seeking a Veterinary Health Care Technician to support shelter animals. The role will include health assessments, vaccinations, medication administration, and surgical assistance in coordination with the shelter veterinarian and staff.

The position involves sterilization work, record-keeping in a paperless system, and high-quality customer service at the shelter intake area. A valid NC driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or equivalent plus 1 year of work experience.
• Valid North Carolina Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Perform health assessments and vaccinations.
• Administer medications and treatments.
• Assist veterinarians in diagnostic and surgical procedures.
• Sterilize instruments and maintain surgical areas.
• Maintain accurate animal records in a paperless system.
• Provide customer service at shelter intake area.
• Collaborate with Foster Program Coordinator for fostered animals.
• Ensure safety and humane handling of animals.

Skills

Animal care

Team collaboration

Customer service

Education

Associate's degree

Registered Veterinary Technician certification

Tools

Medical instruments

Job description

Burlington Animal Services, a department of the City of Burlington, NC, is seeking a Veterinary Health Care Technician to support shelter animals. The role will include health assessments, vaccinations, medication administration, and surgical assistance in coordination with the shelter veterinarian and staff.

The position involves sterilization work, record-keeping in a paperless system, and high-quality customer service at the shelter intake area. A valid NC driver’s license is required.