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Limestone County Commission LICENSED VETERINARY TECHNICIAN in Athens, Alabama
JOB SUMMARY This position is responsible for providing care to the animals in the county shelter. MAJOR DUTIES Provide care to animals by determining any illnesses, injuries and other conditions based on physical examinations, observations, and any changes. 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 Veterinarian 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 cleaning animal cages, kennels, equipment, and other related duties. Performs related duties as assigned. KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION Knowledge of animal behavior and general veterinary practices, procedures, and terminology. Knowledge of the tools and techniques used in the capture and transport of animals. Knowledge of pharmaceutical drugs, common diseases; their symptoms, means of transmission, treatment and prevention, and other basic preventative health care recommendations. Knowledge of the use, care, and storage of veterinary instruments, materials, and equipment. Knowledge in recordkeeping, to include records of medical history, vaccine status, medications, 310 West Washington St r e e t Athens, Alabama 35611 Phone (256) 233 -6400 Fax (256) 233-6403 www.limestonecounty-al.gov laboratory results, messages, client education, etc. Knowledge of animal behavior, as well as various health and medical conditions. Skill in the professional treatment of animals, humanely and compassionately. Skill in the ability to assist veterinarians in the practice of medicine and surgery; to remain calm under various types of pressure, not allowing emotions to overwhelm attitude and/or performance. Skill in taking vital signs accurately and collecting lab samples; providing first aid to sick/injured animals. Skill in the use of a computer. Skill in oral and written communication.