Animal Care and Control Licensed Veterinary Technician
Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County · Nashville, TN · 2 mo ago
HealthcareFull-time
Typical Duties
- Assist with diagnostic procedures and acquiring laboratory samples, processing in-house and reference lab samples, taking radiographs, anesthesia administration and monitoring, dental prophylaxis, surgical preparation and recovery, hospitalized patient care, critical/emergency care, triage and euthanasia of animals.
- Perform routine medical evaluations and diagnostic procedures, including but not limited to taking digital and dental radiographs, and collecting blood, urine, and stool samples.
- Provide nursing care or emergency first aid to injured or recovering animals.
- Train other shelter staff in proper observation/diagnostic methods, personal and patient safety as well as animal handling techniques.
- Maintain daily log sheets and treatment histories, complete related animal care reports, and maintain other record keeping as required.
- Maintain inventory of clinic supplies, research specifications, prices and availability of materials and equipment, and establish maintenance schedules for clinic equipment.
Requirements
- Active Veterinary Technician license from the State of Tennessee.
- Must be a Certified Animal Euthanasia Technician (CAET) or obtain that certification within six months of hire.
- Valid class “D” driver’s license.
- Must receive pre-exposure rabies vaccinations.
Qualifications
- Education and Experience:
- Associate’s Degree in Veterinary Technology or a related field.
- 3 years’ experience as a veterinary technician or relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
Skills
- Ability to work with multicultural communities.
Benefits
Full-time, Civil Service positions - 10 Vacation Days per year (increasing after 5 years of service) 1 Sick Day per month 12 Paid Holidays per year
Public Safety - Sworn and Civilian positions - 20 vacation days per year 3 Personal days per month 1 Sick Day per month 12 paid holidays per year
Part-time, Non Civil Service positions - Visit HR and Benefits webpages for more information.
Full-time, Non Civil Service positions - contact hiring department for benefits information
Seasonal/Temporary positions - no benefits offered.
Pay
Not specified
Schedule
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