Veterinary Technician

• Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with completion of specialized training in the field of work, in addition to a high school diploma.
• Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years.
• Possession of Euthanasia Technician Certification.
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license issued by the State of Alabama for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.

This position performs technical duties in the provision of care to animals in the county shelter.

Major Duties

• Provide care to animals by identifying illnesses, injuries, and other conditions based on physical examinations and behavioral observations.
• Restrains animals during exams by handling, lifting, and moving animals from kennels to exam rooms.
• Assists with the removal of captured animals from animal-control service vehicles and places animals in shelter cages or other enclosures.
• Maintains a safe, secure, healthy, and humane environment by complying with the Alabama State Board of Veterinary Medicine regulations and rules.
• Educates animal owners on animal status, vaccines, flea and heartworm products, dental cleaning, and overall preventative healthcare recommendations.
• Assist Kennel Technicians in cleaning animal cages, kennels, and equipment and with other related duties.
• Performs or assists with animal euthanasia.
• Performs related duties as assigned.