Veterinary Technician

City of Maypearl; Lewisville (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Maypearl is seeking a dedicated Animal Care Technician to support shelter veterinary care and daily operations. Under general supervision, you assist contract veterinarians with procedures, monitor animal health, and administer medications as directed.

This role is non-exempt and focused on humane animal care and safety. This position may involve handling, husbandry and basic kennel duties, with responsibilities for cleaning kennels and helping prepare animals for spay/neuter under

Job description

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

POSITION SUMMARY

Under general supervision, is responsible for performing complex technical work assisting with medical care of animals at the city’s animal shelter by applying knowledge of animal care, handling, husbandry, and veterinary practices. May be assigned additional duties related to cleaning kennels and other areas of the shelter.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

• Assists contract veterinarians with spay/neuter surgeries; sedates and prepares animals for surgery, monitors animals general health and vital signs during procedures and while recovery.
• Administers prescribed medications, both oral and injectable, as directed. Properly calculate medication dosages to be administered.
• Performs daily health checks on all animals in the shelter; review