Shelter Veterinary Technician (Temporary)

Calvert Co; United States, Northern America, Americas; On-site; USD 33,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Calvert Co is seeking an Animal Health Technician for the County Animal Shelter. The part-time role involves examining incoming animals, documenting conditions, photographing animals, and coordinating housing locations under supervision.

You'll perform routine disease screenings, maintain health logs, and assist in veterinary-related tasks as directed. Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, three years of direct animal handling experience in a veterinary facility or shelter, and a

Qualifications

• Knowledge of modern principles, practices and techniques of the clinical care of animals.
• Hazards and safety practices involved in dealing with animals.
• Ability to determine animal requirements by conducting examinations and interviews.
• Maintain animal records by documenting animal conditions, treatment, reactions, and changes.

Responsibilities

• Examine and document the condition of incoming animals at intake, including physical condition, treatment needs, behavior, and housing location.
• Photograph each animal for files and owner identification; place identifying tags.
• Perform routine tests to detect diseases at intake or prior to adoption; separate animals showing signs.
• Maintain medical logs and prepare medications; ensure inventory of pharmaceuticals and supplies.

Skills

Animal care

Record keeping

Communication

Safety practices

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Animal management software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Calvert Co is seeking an Animal Health Technician for the County Animal Shelter. The part-time role involves examining incoming animals, documenting conditions, photographing animals, and coordinating housing locations under supervision.

You'll perform routine disease screenings, maintain health logs, and assist in veterinary-related tasks as directed. Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, three years of direct animal handling experience in a veterinary facility or shelter, and a