Veterinary Technician

Franklin County Department of Human Resources; West Virginia; On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Franklin County Department of Human Resources seeks a Veterinary Technician to support animal health and public education. Duties include clinical assessment, preparation of surgical areas, drug handling, and daily record-keeping.

Associate's degree in Veterinary Technology with one year of animal care experience and registration as a Veterinary Technician are required. The role involves scheduling, follow‑ups, and assisting in adoption events as needed.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Vet Tech or equivalent.
• One year of animal care experience.
• Registration as a Veterinary Technician required.

Responsibilities

• Assess and evaluate animals and assist with clinical procedures.
• Prepare surgery area and drugs for procedures.
• Monitor vital signs and maintain surgical drug logs.
• Answer inquiries and educate the public.
• Schedule appointments and retrieve medical histories.
• Assist with adoption events and dog care as needed.

Skills

Animal care

Clinical procedures

Record management

Education

Associate's degree in Veterinary Technology

Tools

Surgical instruments

Job description

The primary purpose of the Veterinary Technician classification is to ensure and improve the health and well‑being of animals and to assist and educate the public.

Provide direct support to the Assistant Director. Assess and evaluate animals and participate in performing clinical processes per agency's established procedures. Answer inquiries regarding medical or behavioral problems. Schedule appointments for the animals and prepare clinic processing room for daily activities. Retrieve records and medical histories.

Per ORC 4741.01 (G), oversee and monitor the assignments of veterinary assistants. Report discrepancies and/or violations to the assistant director. Prepare surgery area for animals and verify appropriate information. Prepare drugs and animals for surgical procedures. Monitor the vital signs of animals and maintain surgical drug logs. Prepare post‑operational surgical instructions. Perform follow‑ups and maintain surgical instruments. Monitor and report shelter and sanitary issues to the assistant director. Assist in tracking and ordering of supplies as directed. Provide follow‑up services as necessary. Maintain regular and predictable attendance. Shall participate in adoption promotional events, dog waling and dog care, as needed.

These duties are illustrative only and you may perform some or all of these duties or other job‑related duties as assigned.

Associate's degree in Veterinarian Technology with one (1) year of animal care experience; or any equivalent combination of training and experience.

Registration as a Veterinary Technician is required.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None required