Animal Technician, Sr. jobs in Austin, TX

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Who Are We?
Austin Animal Center is the municipal shelter for the City of Austin and unincorporated Travis County, providing shelter to thousands of animals annually as well as providing animal protection and pet resource services. We accept stray and owned animals regardless of age, health, species or breed. Our mission is to enhance the lives of pets and people by preventing animal homelessness, to help lost pets find their way home or find new homes, to provide education and resources to preserve the human-animal bond, and to administer animal-related ordinances to ensure public and animal safety, all while achieving a 95% live outcome rate for sheltered pets. Our ultimate goal is to place all adoptable animals in forever homes through adoption, foster care, or rescue partner groups.

Why work here?
If you love animals and want to make a positive impact on our community this is the place for you! We at Austin Animal Center are committed to the wellbeing of animals in our community and shelter. On a daily basis, the work we do here helps hundreds of animals and people within our network.

Additionally, we offer outstanding benefits including health care benefits such as low-cost medical, dental, vision, paid leave, a highly competitive retirement plan, training opportunities, and more.

What is the Job?
The Animal Health Technician position offers an excellent opportunity to utilize the skills and knowledge you have acquired from your prior experience, and the chance to learn new technical skills and broaden your animal care knowledge. With general supervision, the Animal Health Technician assists in the practice of veterinary medical care and regular maintenance of all animals at the shelter.

The primary responsibility of the Animal Health Technician is to work closely with our veterinarians to provide the highest quality medical care, while giving our animal guests an exceptional experience. The Animal Health Technician assists in performing minor surgical procedures and prepares sheltered animals for surgery including providing anesthesia to animals and monitoring after anesthesia. Observes animals in assigned areas and reports abnormalities, sickness, or injury. Administers medical treatments (injections, oral) to shelter animals. Maintains required records including data collection and entry. Assists with inventory of medical, pharmacy and sterile supplies. Humanely performs euthanasia of animals identified by veterinarians, management, supervisors and/or lead animal health technicians.

Being able to prioritize, multitask, and complete tasks accurately and efficiently will be key to succeeding in this position. The Animal Health Tech will also have a positive attitude, be at ease handling animals including animals that weigh more than 50 pounds or with animals that can be aggressive or dangerous. The ideal candidate has a commitment to learning, outstanding communication, and great attention to detail.

Regarding Your Application:

Driving Requirement:
This position requires a Valid Texas Class C Driver License or the ability to acquire one by your hire date.

If you are selected to interview: Military/Veterans must provide a copy of their DD214 at the time of initial interview to receive military/veteran interview preference.

If you are selected for hire:

Additional Information: The Animal Service Office worksite location is tobacco-free. Use of tobacco products and/or e-cigarettes is not permitted onsite.

Please Note this posting may close any time after 7 days.

• Monitors the health and welfare of animals within the shelter and provides medical care under the direction of staff Veterinarians; to include performing physical examinations, vaccinations, in-house laboratory tests, collecting specimens, and performing diagnostics to determine and evaluate the health condition of animals at the time of impound or prior to adoption or surgery.

• Assists Veterinarians in surgery to include preparing and administering pre-anesthetics and induction agents, monitoring the animal during surgery, and providing post-operative care.

• Assists in the euthanasia of animals identified by Veterinarians or shelter management with understanding and compassion for the animal.

• Assists Veterinarians with emergency care and treatment in life-threatening situations. Implants microchips in sheltered animals. Prepares, transports, and documents specimens for rabies testing, and reports results.

• Maintains accurate and relevant written and electronic records of medical treatments, care provided, and physical condition of animals, including those of unknown health and temperament.

• Assists other staff with animals; contributes to the programs and services that support the shelter’s live outcome goal.

• Attends training.

Responsibilities- Supervision and/or Leadership Exercised: