Veterinary Technician - Part Time
City of Burlington, NC
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Job summary
The City of Burlington, NC's Burlington Animal Services seeks a part-time veterinary support staff to perform specialized paramedical duties under the shelter veterinarian. You will help care for shelter and foster animals, perform health assessments, vaccinations, and assist with surgical procedures.
This 20-hour-per-week role includes weekday and Saturday shifts, with occasional holidays, and requires strong record-keeping, customer service, and collaboration with a professional team to ensure
Qualifications
- Associate's degree plus 1 year of work experience.
- Valid North Carolina Driver's License.
- Certification as a registered veterinary technician is preferred.
- Experience in similar position preferred.
- Ability to manage emotional stress related to euthanasia.
- Knowledge of animal shelter operations and related laws.
Responsibilities
- Perform health assessments and vaccinations for shelter and foster animals.
- Administer medications and treatments as directed by veterinarians.
- Assist veterinarians and technicians with diagnostic and surgical procedures.
- Manage sterilization and preparation of instruments and maintain cleanliness of medical areas.
- Update animal records in a paperless system and document care.
- Provide excellent customer service at shelter intake and with the public.
- Collaborate with staff to ensure high-quality service and humane care.
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Job description
Burlington Animal Services is a department of the City of Burlington, NC. Our agency provides animal sheltering and pet support services to residents of Alamance County and its municipalities. We provide animal control/field services for residents within the corporate city limits of Burlington. Additionally, we manage the Spay & Neuter Clinic of Alamance County.
Burlington Animal Services is a department of the City of Burlington, NC. Our agency provides animal sheltering and pet support services to residents of Alamance County and its municipalities. We provide animal control/field services for residents within the corporate city limits of Burlington. Additionally, we manage the Spay & Neuter Clinic of Alamance County.
This position reports to the Animal Shelter Manager and performs specialized, paramedical duties in coordination with the shelter veterinarian and full time Veterinary Health Care Staff in the care and treatment of animals in a municipal open-admission shelter.
The work schedule is up to 20 hours per week that includes weekdays and Saturdays, and may include some holidays. This position is designated as non-essential under the city's inclement weather and emergency operation policy.
- Perform comprehensive health assessments for animals in both the shelter and foster care, including physical exams, diagnostics, and vaccinations.
- Administer medications, treatments, and vaccinations to ensure the health and well-being of animals in care.
- Conduct daily facility walk-throughs to monitor animal health and address care needs.
- Monitor the health of fostered animals, coordinating with the Foster Program Coordinator.
- Assist veterinarians and technicians in performing diagnostic, medical, and surgical procedures.
- Support high-volume sterilization procedures for both pediatric and adult animals.
- Manage sterilization and preparation of surgical instruments, drapes, and gowns.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization within the medical, surgery, and animal care areas.
- Handle animal care tasks such as venipuncture, blood collection, skin scraping, and fecal analysis.
- Administer wound treatments and practice proper animal restraint techniques.
- Update and maintain accurate animal records in a paperless system using computer equipment.
- Provide excellent customer service by answering phones and receiving animals at the shelter intake area.
- Foster a collaborative work environment, exhibiting professionalism, teamwork, and positive interactions with all staff and the public.
- Ensure high-quality service to the public, maintaining positive relationships and supporting the overall mission of the shelter.
- Expertise in accepted animal care practices and shelter operations, including knowledge of relevant laws, codes, and regulations.
- Skilled in the care and treatment of animals, administering medications, vaccinations, and identifying symptoms of animal diseases.
- Understanding of domestic animal behavior, breed-specific care requirements, and appropriate handling techniques.
- Knowledge of commonly used animal pharmaceuticals and safety precautions within an animal shelter environment.
- Familiarity with current industry standards and best practices for veterinary care, housing, and humane animal handling.
- Ability to manage emotional stress related to euthanasia and ensure a compassionate, professional approach.
- Proficient in identifying and implementing safety procedures to ensure a hazard-free shelter environment.
- Skilled in using standard office equipment, including computers and software for medical record-keeping and documentation.
- Ability to exercise sound judgment and self-restraint in high-pressure, emotionally charged situations.
- Capable of maintaining organized files, records, and forms in compliance with departmental policies and procedures.
- Strong ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, the public, and external stakeholders.
- Excellent communication skills to engage with the public and address inquiries effectively.
- Adaptability to shifting priorities and assignments while maintaining professionalism and a positive working environment.
- Any combination of education and experience equivalent to an Associate's degree and 1 year of work experience.
- Valid North Carolina Driver's License.
- Certification as a registered veterinary technician.
- Experience in similar position.
- Eligibility for certification as Certified Euthanasia Technician (EBI) in the State of North Carolina within the first year of employment.
The City of Burlington does not offer benefits to part-time positions which require less than 1000 work hours per calendar year.
- This employee must have the visual acuity and ability to prepare and analyze data and figures, and to operate a computer terminal.
- Must be able to lift up to 75 lbs.
- Stand, sit, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl to inspect / clean shelter enclosures; lift, carry, and restrain animals; operate vehicles and equipment.
- Handle animals which are sick or injured, frightened or dangerous, or who may display unpredictable behavior.
- Work requires exposure to potentially hazardous conditions such as aggressive animals and zoonotic diseases.
- Work in this position is primarily performed indoors.
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