Veterinary Technician

City of San Antonio

Job Description

Under general supervision, is responsible for performing complex technical work assisting a Veterinarian in the medical care of animals in the City's Animal Care Program. Assists in preparing animals for, monitoring during, and recovering after surgeries. Working conditions are in a high-volume veterinary clinic environment with frequent exposure to laboratory conditions including hazardous materials, unfavorable fumes and odors, and working with animal body fluids and infectious diseases. Exercises no supervision.

Salary:
- $21.15 - $26.00/hour

Work Location:
Working location may rotate between Animal Care Services Main Campus at 4710 State Highway 151, San Antonio, TX 78227, and satellite city-run facilities in various locations within city limits.

Work Hours:
Rotating 10-hour shifts between 6:00 AM - 7:00 PM Monday - Sunday; weekend and holiday availability required.

Essential Job Functions:
- Assists Veterinarian in restraining animals, for clinical examination.
- Lifts and carries animals weighing up to 50 pounds to secure in cages or place on examination tables, and assists with team lifts for animals weighing over 50 pounds.
- Performs emergency first aid.
- Screens animals for sterilization surgery and draws blood samples to examine for filariases, anemia, etc.
- Collects fecal samples and examines them for endoparasites.
- Bathes, dips, and dries animals.
- Prepares, sterilizes, and maintains surgical packs.
- Schedules surgeries.
- Sedates, undulates, and assists in applying anesthesia; maintains anesthesia; clips, shaves, and disinfects the area for incision; and assists in surgery.
- Monitors animal recovery from anesthesia.
- Scrubs and disinfects instruments prior to sterilization.
- Examines animal before discharge and advises owner on post-surgical care of animal.
- Assists in the training of personnel on basic responsibilities and animal handling.
- Maintains an inventory of medical supplies.
- May assist with offsite events.
- Performs related duties and fulfills responsibilities as required.

Job Requirements:
- High school diploma or GED equivalent (recognized by the Texas Education Agency or a regional accrediting agency).
- One (1) year of animal health care assisting a veterinarian, animal control or animal care experience.
- Valid Class "C" Texas Driver's License.

Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience as a Veterinary Technician in a high-volume spay/neuter clinic or shelter environment.

If you would like to submit an application for consideration please city the City of San Antonio's Careers website - https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sanantoniotx/jobs/5331236/veteri…

Applications submitted through the Humane World for Animals website will not be accepted for consideration.