Animal Care Technician II - Mobile Medical Unit

About the role

Pima Animal Care Center (PACC) is seeking two experienced clinic technicians to join the Karen's Karing Van (KKV) team. KKV provides essential veterinary care to underserved communities in Pima County.

Responsibilities

• Checks incoming animals for health problems and injuries
• Ensures humane treatment of all animals at PACC
• Aids in administering medication to sick animals as prescribed by a veterinarian
• Cleans and sanitizes cages, kennels, floors, walls, windows, equipment, and treatment areas
• Assists in performing euthanasia of animals, adhering to safety protocols
• Reviews and organizes documents, creates new records, and inputs/retrieves information using automated systems
• Maintains accountability of scheduled drugs
• Administers necessary treatment in accordance with directions received from a veterinarian
• Performs animal triage and treatment
• Performs daily health checks on impounded animals
• Documents pertinent animal health data
• Prepares and processes euthanized, potentially rabid animals for laboratory analysis
• Collects and disposes of dead animals according to shelter procedure and health codes

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED certificate AND six months of experience in a veterinary clinic or similar position
• Completion of a vet technician/vet assistant certification (relevant experience and/or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted)
• One year of experience working as an Animal Care Technician I, Animal Care Response Technician, or a closely related position in Pima County

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual (English/Spanish)
• Minimum one (1) year experience assisting surgery in a veterinary setting
• Minimum one (1) year experience providing triage care to dogs and cats in a veterinary setting