Veterinarian Technician

City of Garland; United States; On-site; USD 2,141,000 - 2,652,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Garland’s Garland Animal Services Adoption Center seeks a dedicated team member to perform routine animal care, medical evaluations, behavioral assessments, and assist citizens with adoptions. You will help maintain kennels, socialize animals, and support shelter operations under the supervision of a licensed veterinarian.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, customer service experience, and the ability to lift 25 pounds.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Customer service experience preferred.
• Equivalent education/experience acceptable.
• Experience with animals preferred.
• Ability to lift 25 pounds and handle stressful situations.

Responsibilities

• Perform veterinary and routine medical evaluations and assist in shelter medical services.
• Prepare and maintain kennel areas and shelter supplies.
• Socialize with adoptable animals to support adoption rates.
• Assist citizens with the adoption process and payment transactions.
• Maintain cleanliness and inventory; report issues to Shelter Manager.
• Work under the supervision of a licensed veterinarian.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Cash handling

Lifting 25+ lbs

Adoption assistance

Stress management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

Summary

Responsible for performing routine animal care and related duties at the Garland Animal Services’ Adoption Center and animal shelter including: medical evaluations, behavior evaluation, cleaning and maintaining kennel areas, socializing with adoptable animals and assisting citizens interested in adoption. Performs medical treatments, diagnostic tests, assists in surgery and providing daily routine care for animals in medical holding. Pay Range: $15.54 - $19.25 (Depending on qualifications and experience) Work Schedule: 7:00AM-5:30PM shift, Sunday through Wednesday

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Conducting departmental medical evaluations for pets placed in adoption program Assist in overseeing shelter medical services operations, including, but not limited to animal medical treatments, diagnostic testing, daily shelter surgeries, surgery appointments, vet check rounds, as well as the general care of animals under veterinary care.
• Maintain proper inventory level of food, cleaning and other supplies.
• Notify Supervisor when restocking items from shelter is needed.
• Perform kennel cleaning and other related housekeeping duties.
• Maintain assigned equipment and supplies and report any problems or needed repairs to Shelter Manager.
• Works under the supervision of a licensed veterinarian employed by the City of Garland.
• Assist with other shelter duties as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) equivalent
• Customer service experience
• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with animals
• Experience with customer service
• Experience handling cash
• Basic skill operating a computer and office equipment
• Ability to handle animals over 25 pounds
• Ability to assist guest with adoption process
• Ability to thoroughly clean
• Ability to work effectively under stressful conditions
• Ability to rapidly and accurately process information

Licenses and Certifications

Valid State of Texas Class C driver's license

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

• The work is performed in an animal shelter surrounding.
• Position requires workers to walk or stand for periods oat a time; lift and carry over 25 pounds; bend, reach, hold, grasp and turn objects; and use fingers to operate computer or typewriter keyboards.
• The work requires the ability to speech normally and to use normal or aided vision and hearing.
• Work is subject to working on weekends and holidays.
• Employee may have to work outside in a variety of weather conditions.