VETERINARY TECHNICIAN / PET ADOPTION CENTERJOB OVERVIEW:The purpose of this position is to examine and evaluate the health of the shelter animals; consult with county's contracted veterinarian; and perform necessary treatments, procedures and administering of medications as allowed by the State. The work is performed under the direction of the Director - Humane Services Division.

　　RESPONSIBILITIES:

　　Works as a team member with other shelter staff to ensure smooth day to day operations in the kennel, front office, and medical.Works as a team member to assist Director and co-supervisors to ensure smooth day to day operations.Works as a team member with a veterinarian, veterinary technician, and other shelter personnel to care for animals.Examines all owner-surrendered, confiscated, and stray animals entering the shelter.Conducts pre-adoption health examinations and evaluates for gender, breed, age, temperament, medical conditions including but not limited to canine and feline illnesses, dermatological conditions, and dental conditions.Monitors health condition of all animals in the shelter.Performs clinical analysis such as fecal, diagnostic testing and blood work.Assists veterinarian with surgeries including spaying/neutering.Assists with adoption and euthanasia recommendations for animals.Cleans and sterilizes surgery room and equipment.Educates the public about health conditions of animals.Assist other shelter personnel with adoptions, special events and educational programs.Inoculates animals and administers medications for the treatment and prevention of animal illnesses.Researches information and establishes practices for sheltering protocols, shelter medicine and disease control.Train shelter staff on animal anatomy, first aid, animal care and disease management.Maintains accurate records of all surgeries, drug administering and other information as required by St. Charles County, Missouri, State and Federal regulations, ordinances, and laws.Orders and stocks medical supplies, drugs, and equipment needed for the unit. Monitors and request supplies for monthly Sterile Feral Clinic.Assists the foster coordinator with medical treatment of all foster animals.Provides direction, support and leadership to the shelter staff and volunteers as assigned.Checks expiration dates on medical inventory, evaluates medicines and medical products as well as place orders on supplies as necessary.Routinely performs humane euthanasia on animals.Enters information into a computer.Educates visitors and co-workers about the health and wellbeing of animals in the shelter.Works safely in all aspects, and handles all animals, domestic, exotic and wildlife, in a safe and humane manner.Assist in cleaning cat, dog, and other areas in the kennels.Assists with the bathing, flea dips and bottle feeding of animals.Performs other duties as assigned.