Lead Veterinary Technician

Position Description

Harris County Public Health has earned the 2023 Best Place for Working Parents Business Designation.

About Harris County Public Health:

Harris County Public Health (HCPH) includes a network of more than 700 public health professionals working together to improve health outcomes for the third most populous county in the United States. HCPH provides a multitude of services such as medical and dental services, community programming, and health education for the approximately 2.3 million people in unincorporated Harris County. Through its core values of innovation, engagement, and health equity, HCPH strives to bring meaningful solutions to public health issues while keeping Harris County healthy and vibrant.

Brief Position Overview:

Under the supervision of the Director, Veterinary Operations (DVO), the Lead Veterinary Technician supervises the shelter veterinary technicians, participates in clinical and animal care activities that support the HCPH VPH program. Implements strategies to enhance disease control and the health of the shelter and private resident animals.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assists the veterinarians with surgery, including sterilization of instruments and surgical area, animal prep and monitoring of vital signs; monitors post-op recovery and reports changes in condition

• Administers prescribed medications as directed and vaccinations per protocols and directions from veterinarians; performs physical exams

• Performs and inventory of veterinarian drugs/vaccines and maintain controlled drug logs.

• Supervises the work up & medical records entry of all animals placed on adoption.

• Supervises the shelter veterinarian technicians.

• Creates/maintains the vet tech work schedule.

• Responsible for accuracy of medical records entered by subordinate Veterinary Operations staff through supervision and training.

• Participates actively training other vet. ops. staff under the direction of the DVO and ASV as needed.

• Participates in various outreach programs such as vaccination clinics, health fairs and mobile adoption events that promote responsible pet ownership.

• Other duties as assigned, including special tasks involved in responding to an emergency event.

• Perform humane euthanasia of animals, at times, in accordance with state laws and must maintain required certification.

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx

If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email ADACoordinator@bmd.hctx.net

Requirements

Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

Experience:

• At least three (3) years of experience in an animal shelter, veterinary practice or animal care environment.

• At least one (1) year of supervisory experience.

Core Competencies:

Organizational Leadership

• Understands the organizational mission

• Understands ethics and public good; is concerned with public trust

• Demonstrates respect for the opinions and beliefs of others

Collaboration

• Contributes to an inclusive workplace where equity, diversity, inclusion, and individual differences are valued and leveraged to achieve the vision and mission

• Demonstrates a sense of responsibility for the success of the group

• Collaborates with others to improve quality and address needs

Innovation

• Ability to adapt to change

Interpersonal Abilities/Personal Characteristics

• Treats others with courtesy, sensitivity, and respect

• Behaves in an honest, fair, and ethical manner

• Assesses and recognizes own strengths and weaknesses

• Uses sound judgment

• Self-motivated

• Organizes and maintains work environment to allow for maximum productivity

Communication

• Communicates clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing

NOTE: Qualifying education, experience, knowledge and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.

Preferences

License/Certification:

• Current licensure as a Veterinary Technician with the Texas State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners (Licensed Veterinary Technician, LVT) or equivalent preferred.

General Information

Position Type, and Typical Hours of Work:

• Full-Time

• Monday - Friday | 40 hrs per week with some weekends

Work Environment:

• This position operates in a shelter environment which may include noisy environments, including barking and other animal noises.

• May include pungent smells from animal caretaking.

Physical Demands:

• This role requires to frequently lift, carry, push, and pull objects weighing up to 50 lbs. and bending & standing for periods at a time.

Work Location:

• HCPH/Veterinary Public Health- 612 Canino Road, Houston Texas 77076

Employment is contingent upon passing a background check and drug screen.

Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.

BENEFITS

Harris County offers a competitive benefits program, including comprehensive group health and related benefits plan as well as defined benefit retirement plan.

The following list of benefits is offered only to employees in regular (full-time) positions:

• Medical Coverage

• Dental Coverage

• Vision Coverage

• Wellness Plan

• Life Insurance

• Long-term disability

• Employee Assistance Program

• Ten (10) days of vacation each year for the first five (5) years of service

• Accrual rates increase based on years of service

• Eleven (11) County-observed holidays and one (1) floating holiday

• Professional development opportunities

• Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan

• Healthcare Reimbursement Account

• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan

The following benefits are also available to regular (full-time) employment and may be available to part-time employees:

• Retirement Pension (TCDRS)
• Flexible schedule (varies by department)
• Transportation Assistance (Metro RideSponsor Program)

In accordance with the Harris County Personnel Regulations, Group Health and related benefits are subject to amendment or discontinuance at any time. Commissioners Court reserves the right to make benefit modifications on the County's behalf as needed.

For plan details, visit the Harris County benefits website:

https://benefitsathctx.com/

01

Which of the following best describes your highest level of education completed as it relates to this position?

• High School or GED diploma

• Associate Degree

• Bachelor's Degree

• Master's Degree or higher

• None of the above

02

Which of the following best describes your experience in an animal shelter, veterinary practice, or animal care environment? (To be considered, qualifying experience must be documented in your application's employment history)]

• Less than three (3) years

• Three (3) years or more

• No experience

03

Please describe your verifiable experience in an animal shelter, veterinary practice, or animal care environment. NOTE: Please DO NOT use "See Resume" as we do not use resumes for qualifications. (Type N/A if not applicable)

04

Which of the following best describes your supervisory experience? (To be considered, the qualifying experience must be documented in your application's employment history)]

• Less than one (1) year

• One (1) year or more

• No Experience

05

Please describe your verifiable supervisory experience. NOTE: Please DO NOT use "See Resume" as we do not use resumes for qualifications. (Type N/A if not applicable)

06

Which of the following licenses do you currently possess? Check all that apply.

• Licensed Veterinary Technician (Through the Texas State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners)

• Other related license

• None of the Above

07

If you selected "Other related license", please enter what license you currently hold. Type N/A if not applicable

Required Question

Agency Harris County

Address 1111 Fannin St

Ste. 600

Houston, Texas, 77002

Phone 713-274-5445

Website https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/harriscountytx