Shelter Veterinary Technician — Spay/Neuter & Wellness

Montgomery County, Tennessee; Clarksville (TN); Sur place; USD 28 000 - 40 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Montgomery County Animal Care and Control seeks a dedicated animal care professional to support shelter operations and welfare initiatives. The role involves assisting with high-volume surgeries, clinics, and welfare programs while maintaining accurate records and supplies.

The position requires knowledge of animal control laws, clinical procedures, and supervisory skills to coordinate staff and foster care as needed. Local shelter experience is valued.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of county and state animal control laws and regulations.
• Understanding of animal handling and shelter operations.
• Familiarity with shelter medical and drug handling procedures.
• Proficiency with basic computer systems used for animal records.
• Ability to supervise staff and manage workflow when required.

Responsabilités

• Ensure supplies are available and communicate needs per procedures.
• Assist Shelter Veterinarian with high-volume spay/neuter and clinics.
• Inventory, catalog, order and distribute schedule drugs for surgeries and care.
• Pre-operative and post-operative animal prep and monitoring.
• Perform diagnostic tests and collect samples as requested.
• Keep work areas clean and disinfected at all times.
• Enter diagnoses, vaccinations and medications into shelter software.
• Monitor shelter animals and report to the veterinarian as needed.
• Collaborate with staff to ensure proper care and documentation for transport.
• Assist foster parents and adopters; help with kennel duties.

Connaissances

Animal control laws

Animal handling

Equipment knowledge

Animal science

Computer software

Office practices

Policies & procedures

Supervisory practices

Formation

AVMA‑accredited program

Description du poste

Montgomery County Animal Care and Control seeks a dedicated animal care professional to support shelter operations and welfare initiatives. The role involves assisting with high-volume surgeries, clinics, and welfare programs while maintaining accurate records and supplies.

The position requires knowledge of animal control laws, clinical procedures, and supervisory skills to coordinate staff and foster care as needed. Local shelter experience is valued.