Shelter Veterinary Technician

Williamson County; Georgetown (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Williamson County is seeking a licensed veterinary technician to provide paraprofessional health care for shelter animals at the Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter. You will vaccinate, de-worm, weigh, photograph, run diagnostics, and support the Animal Care and Behavior teams.

Responsibilities include assisting veterinarians, performing radiographs, preparing for surgery, dispensing medications, and post-op care. Strong customer service and shelter experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Licensed Veterinary Technician or Certified Vet Assistant.
• 1 year of shelter/animal hospital experience preferred.
• Strong customer service and professional communication skills.
• Knowledge of animal health, diseases, nutrition, handling and restraints.
• Experience drawing blood, injections, administering medications, and basic veterinary testing.

Responsibilities

• Provide paraprofessional health care to shelter animals; vaccinate, de-worm, weigh, photograph, and perform diagnostic tests.
• Administer medications and monitor healthy/varying conditions; assist with rabies quarantine and euthanasia as needed.
• Assist veterinarians during examinations, surgeries, and post-op care; prepare animals for procedures and handle anesthesia monitoring.
• Operate shelter software to maintain medical histories and inventory; log medications and controlled substances.
• Counsel fosters/adopters on medical treatments and care requirements.
• Perform clerical duties related to intake, adoption, and processing; maintain security and safety protocols.

Skills

Customer service

Professional communication

Animal health knowledge

Signs and symptoms identification

Basic veterinary testing

Medical medication administration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Certified Vet Assistant

Associates degree in a related field

Tools

PetPoint

Microsoft Office Suite

iPad/tablet applications (IM, email, FaceTime)

Job description

Williamson County is seeking a licensed veterinary technician to provide paraprofessional health care for shelter animals at the Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter. You will vaccinate, de-worm, weigh, photograph, run diagnostics, and support the Animal Care and Behavior teams.

Responsibilities include assisting veterinarians, performing radiographs, preparing for surgery, dispensing medications, and post-op care. Strong customer service and shelter experience are preferred.