Animal Health Technician

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• Taking initiative to identify analyze and solve problems

• Collaborating with stakeholders to make informed decisions

SUMMARY

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs daily inventory audit of all animals
• Mix food/liquid formulas/medications/food supplements according to instructions/prescriptions/knowledge of animal species
• Examine and observe animals detecting signs of illness/disease/injury and select candidates for euthanasia/perform euthanasia daily
• Contact veterinarians securing treatment to sick/injured animals and animals seized under cruelty prosecutions
• Perform animal grooming duties such as: washing brushing clipping trimming coats cutting nails and cleaning ears
• Treat animal illnesses or injuries including dressing wounds/applying splints/other protective devices following experience or instructions of veterinarians
• Perform laboratory tests on blood/urine/feces such as urinalyses or blood counts assisting in diagnosis and treatment of animal health problems
• Inoculate animals against various diseases such as rabies or distemper
• Collect and record animal information such as weight/size/physical condition/treatments received/medications given/food intake
• Performs other duties as assigned

Knowledge Skills & Abilities

• Skill in professional veterinary medical techniques and practices
• Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures/systems such as: word processing managing files and records other office procedures and terminology
• Knowledge of chemical composition/structure/properties of substances and chemical processes/transformations including: uses of chemicals and interactions danger signs production techniques disposal methods
• Ability to deal courteously and effectively with public/peers/subordinates
• Ability to provide veterinary medical services to all sheltered animals
• Ability to examine/diagnose/treat illness/injury and perform first aid/emergency care
• Ability to prepare/maintain records and reports
• Ability to comfortably handle animals with behavioral issues which may include shyness & fearfulness
• Ability to problem solve effectively & efficiently

• Ability to communicate clearly & concisely written / verbal communication

• Ability to routinely lift up to 100 lbs

• Ability to perform strenuous manual labor

• Ability to work independently & as member of team

• Ability to work on weekends / holidays / varying shift times

• Ability to work indoors & outdoors in all weather conditions

• Ability to work with physically strong dogs

• Ability to bend / stoop / hike / walk / kneel / lift

Working Conditions

Indoor/Outdoor environment; work in a variety of environmental and weather conditions in indoor and outdoor settings; regular exposure to fumes or airborne particles animal transmitted diseases exposure to fractious frightened dangerous animals; mental and emotional stress from euthanasia; contact with irate/emotional pet owners and victims; frequent exposure to wet and/or humid conditions and vibration; potential for contact with toxic or caustic chemicals; the noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

The Citys Background Check Policy requires background checks to be conducted on final internal or external candidate(s) applying for any position with the City of Charlotte. The type of information that will be collected as part of a background check includes but is not limited to: reference checks social security verification education verification criminal conviction record check and if applicable a credit history check sex offender registry and motor vehicle records check.

Background checks must be in compliance with all federal and state statutes such as the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). The checks must be consistent with the guidelines set forth by these laws requiring organizations to obtain a candidates written authorization before obtaining a criminal background report motor vehicle records check or credit report; and to properly store and dispose of information derived from such reports.

Final candidates must pass a pre-employment drug-screening test and physical examination. During the selection process candidates may be asked to take a skills test and/or participate in other assessments.

The City of Charlotte is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race religion color sex national origin marital status age disability sexual orientation political affiliation or on the basis of actual or perceived gender as expressed through dress appearance or behavior.

Our culture is to serve the community honorably.

HOW TO APPLY

Apply online.

Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job.

You are welcome to visit the City of Charlotte Human Resources Department lobby where self-service application kiosks are available. They are located in our office at 700 East 4th Street Suite 200 Charlotte NC 28202. We are open Monday through Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (EST) excluding official City holidays.

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The City of Charlotte is committed to making our services and programs accessible to all. Upon request auxiliary aids written materials in alternate formats language access and other reasonable accommodations or modifications will be provided. To make a request please fill out the Innovation & Technology ADA request form or call 704.336.4120.

BENEFITS

The City of Charlotte provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees.

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The City of Charlotte is a drug and alcohol-free workplace.