What are the responsibilities and job description for the Animal Veterinary Technician position at Bexar County, TX?
Salary : $3,042.00 Monthly
Location : San Antonio, TX
Job Type : Full-time Regular
Job Number : 2025-01694
Department : Environmental Services
Opening Date : 01 / 16 / 2025
Closing Date : Continuous
Summary
Under general supervision, is responsible for performing complex technical work assisting a veterinarian in the medical care of animals in the County Animal Care Program. Treats animals impounded at the Animal Care Facility as directed by the Veterinarians. Working conditions are in a kennel environment with frequent exposure to laboratory conditions including hazardous materials, unfavorable fumes and odors, and working with animal body fluids and infectious diseases. Exercises no supervision.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Assists Veterinarian in restraining animals, for clinical examination.
- Lifts and carries animals weighing up to 50 pounds to secure in cages or place on examination tables, and assists with team lifts for animals weighing over 50 pounds.
- Performs emergency first aid.
- Screens animals for sterilization surgery and draws blood samples to examine for filariases, anemia, etc.
- Collects fecal samples and examines them for endoparasites.
- Bathes, dips, and dries animals.
- Prepares, sterilizes, and maintains surgical packs.
- Schedules surgeries.
- Sedates, undulates, and assists in applying anesthesia; maintains anesthesia; clips, shaves, and disinfects the area for incision; and assists in surgery.
- Monitors animal recovery from anesthesia.
- Scrubs and disinfects instruments prior to sterilization.
- Examines animal before discharge and advises owner on post-surgical care of animal.
- Assists in the training of personnel on basic responsibilities and animal handling.
- Maintains an inventory of medical supplies.
- May assist with offsite events.
- Will receive incoming animals from animal control officers and complete all necessary paperwork, and prepare the animals for vaccination and any other requirements to vet the animal.
- Performs related duties and fulfills responsibilities as required.
Minimum Qualifications
Working Environment and Physical Demands :
Supplemental Information
Workstations with internet access are available, if needed, to view job postings and apply online at 211 S Flores, San Antonio, TX 78204, 8am - 5pm, Monday through Friday. Phone : 210-335-2545.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Bexar County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to Workplace Diversity.
We are committed to providing equal opportunity for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
For more detailed information, please click on the following link to view Benefits offered by Bexar County :
NOTE : Part-Time and Temporary positions are not eligible for Bexar County Benefits.
Which best describes your highest level of education completed?
Do you have One (1) year of animal health care assisting a veterinarian, animal control or animal care experience?
Do you have a valid Class C Texas driver's license?
Are you able to secure and maintain a favorable background investigation and clearance?
Are you able to clear a pre-employment physical and a pre-employment drug screen test?
Are you able to work more than 40 hours during the work week?
Required Question
Salary : $3,042
