Job Description Summary

Job Description

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Pima Animal Care Centers mobile medical unit is looking to hire two experienced technicians to work our free public veterinary care program called Karens Karing Van (KKV). The program extends veterinary medical care to Pima County residents who are unsheltered or housing insecure; residents living in areas lacking access to vet care and/or overwhelmed caretakers. The KKV program offers free spay/neuter and wellness services but also has the capacity to run advanced diagnostics and pharmaceutical support. Successful applicants are community-minded professionals motivated to improve pet welfare and reduce relinquishment to local shelters.

This position requires weekend and evening availability. And the ability to work in all weather conditions.

Essential Functions:

As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act this classification may include any of the following tasks knowledge skills and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class. Work assignments may vary depending on the departments need and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.

• Checks incoming animals for obvious health problems and injuries;

• Ensures humane treatment of all animals at PACC;

• Ensures the accuracy and completeness of documentation concerning incoming animals;

• Assists in administering medication to sick animals as prescribed and directed by a veterinarian;

• Cleans and sanitizes cages kennels floors walls windows equipment and treatment areas to maintain the sanitary conditions of the PACC;

• Assists in performing euthanasia of animals including following safety protocols for use and maintenance of DEA Schedule II drugs;

• Reviews and organize documents creates new records and inputs and retrieves information using automated systems;

• Prepares and updates files logs status records and other documentation to reflect the current status of a process and performs required purges;

• Assists in maintaining accountability of scheduled drugs;

• Administers necessary treatment in accordance with directions received from veterinarian;

• Administers medications to sick animals as prescribed and directed by a veterinarian;

• Performs animal triage and treatment;

• Performs daily health checks on impounded animals;

• Documents pertinent animal health data;

• Prepares and processes euthanized potentially rabid animals for laboratory analysis;

• Collects and disposes of dead animals according to shelter procedure and health codes.

Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma or General Education Development (G.E.D.) certificate AND six months of experience in a veterinary clinic or position involving handling animals OR completion of a vet technician/vet assistant certification.

(Relevant experience and/or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted.)

OR:

One year of experience working with Pima County as an Animal Care Technician I Animal Care Response Technician or closely related position as determined by the department head at the time of recruitment.

Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the Education and Work Experience sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write see resume on your application.

Preferred Qualifications: (Be specific in describing your experience in your application. Ensure the descriptions provided illustrate your competencies specifically addressing the required and preferred qualifications.):

• Minimum one (1) year experience working or volunteering in a veterinary clinic setting.

• Minimum six (6) months working with underserved communities.

• Bilingual (English/Spanish).

• Minimum one (1) year experience working or volunteering in an animal shelter or with an animal rescue.

Selection Procedure:
Pima County Human Resources Department reserves the right to admit to the selection process only those candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. All applications will be assessed based on an evaluation of the listed education and experience. Candidates meeting the minimum qualifications may be further evaluated/scored against any advertised Preferred Qualifications. The hiring authority will interview and select the successful candidate from a referral list provided by Human Resources. Additional assessments/testing may be required as part of the selection process.

Supplemental Information:

Licenses and Certificates: Valid driver license is required at time of application. Valid AZ driver license is required at time of appointment. The successful applicant will be subject to a 39-month DOT Motor Vehicle Record review to determine applicants suitability to operate county vehicles in accordance with Pima County administrative procedures. Failure to obtain and maintain the required licenses and certifications shall be grounds for termination. Any offer of employment resulting from this recruitment is contingent upon Fleet Services review and approval of the candidates driving record.

Special Notice: Within nine months of appointment employees must receive the full series of pre-exposure rabies immunizations. Medical inability to be immunized or previous immunization must be verified by the County Physician prior to employment. Recommended boosters are required for the duration of employment unless medically excused or physiologically unable to develop immunity. The County requires pre-employment background checks. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer pre-employment background screening to include verification of work history education and criminal conviction history. A prior criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify a candidate from employment with the County.

Physical/Sensory Work Requirements: Physical and sensory abilities will be determined by position.

Working Conditions: Working conditions will be determined by position.

EEO Information: Pima County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce and will not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race color religion national origin age disability gender sexual orientation kinship political interest or any other characteristic protected by law.