What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary Technician position at Douglas County, GA?
Job Summary
Under the general direction of the Shelter Veterinarian and Director the Veterinary Technician will be responsible for medical and daily care of shelter animals. They will assist the Veterinarian as needed both in surgery and with shelter medicine responsibilities as well as ensuring that the medical department and equipment is clean and in good working order. Additionally they will monitor the health of the animals in the shelter provide care and treatment to sick and injured animals and prepare animals for veterinary care and spay/neuter and performs related duties as required.
Job Ad
Requirements: Licensure or certification as an RVT LVT or CVT Two (2) years of verifiable veterinary experience working in an animal shelter or private practice.This includes recent experience within the last year in soft tissue surgery; examples include laceration repair mass removal spay/neuter surgery Must be 21 years of age or older Possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver’s license (Class C) and a satisfactory motor vehicle record (MVR) if assigned job duties requiring the use of a vehicle. Possession of RVT LVT or CVT credentials. Must maintain valid credentials while employed Employment is contingent on passing a mandatory Physical/Drug Screen/MVR and Background Investigation. Salary range: $13260.00 annually based on qualifications and experience Resumes may be attached but a resume without a completed application will not be considered. “The recruitment selection appointment and promotion of employees shall be in such a manner as to promote equal employment for all persons without regard to race age color creed religion ancestry sex national origin physical handicap or political affiliation.”
Salary : $13,260
