Veterinary Technician, On-Call

Job Summary

This position performs technical duties to assist in the provision of veterinarian services in support of animal shelter operations.

Work is performed and duties are carried out in accordance with established policies, procedures, and Borough core values: Accountability, Customer Focus, Dedication, Integrity, Responsiveness and Teamwork.

Pay Grade

I1

Minimum Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent, and specialized training in the field of work including college courses, certificate program, apprenticeship, etc.

Three (3) years of experience in the occupational field, sufficient to understand the major duties of the position.

Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's license issued by the State of Alaska for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.

Possession of State of Alaska veterinary technician license to practice veterinarian medicine.

Must successfully pass a pre-employment background check and physical.

Completion of required Incident Command System (ICS) courses in accordance with established Borough policy.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Prepares, administers, monitors, recovers and records anesthesia.

• Cleans, sanitizes, prepares, and sterilizes surgical instruments.

• Prepares, labels, or confirms prescriptions for shelter animals.

• Monitors post-operative recovery of shelter animals.

• Provides assistance with physical exams, administers vaccines and microchips, and assists with radiographs.

• Performs dental prophylaxis for shelter animals.

• Maintains clinic facilities and equipment.

• Orders and maintains clinic inventory.

• Coordinates spay/neuter clinics for the public.

• Recruits and assists volunteer veterinarians.

• Obtains, prepares and reads laboratory tests.

• Performs euthanasia.

• Performs related duties.