Veterinary Technician - Harris County
Houston, TX
About the Job
Harris County Public Health has earned the 2023 Best Place for Working Parents Business Designation.
About Harris County Public Health:
Harris County Public Health (HCPH) includes a network of more than 700 public health professionals working together to improve health outcomes for the third most populous county in the United States. HCPH provides a multitude of services such as medical and dental services, community programming, and health education for the approximately 2.3 million people in unincorporated Harris County. Through its core values of innovation, engagement, and health equity, HCPH strives to bring meaningful solutions to public health issues while keeping Harris County healthy and vibrant.
Brief Position Overview:
Under the supervision of the Lead Veterinary Technician and Director of Veterinary Operations, the Veterinary Technician participates in clinical and animal care activities that support the Veterinary Public Health program. Implements strategies to enhance disease control and the health of the shelter and private resident animals.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Assists veterinarians with surgery, including cleaning, maintaining and sterilization of instruments and surgical equipment and area, animal prep/monitoring, post-op recovery and reports changes in condition
- Responsible for cleaning, feeding and care of animals in surgery, surgery holding, medical and isolation areas.
- Ensures that the assigned clinic areas are kept clean, sanitized and always uncluttered.
- Using protocols, responsible for the safe induction of anesthesia, monitors animals while under anesthesia and during recovery.
- Routinely evaluates health/temperament of sheltered animals and advises veterinarian and/or the kennel staff as appropriate.
- Performs physical exams on animals including a variety of animal health procedures encompassing diagnostic lab tests, administration of meds, and assisting with or performing medical treatments.
- Administers prescribed medications as directed and administers vaccinations and implants microchips per VPH protocols and directions from veterinarians.
- Responsible for accurate & timely data entry in the shelter database. Responsible for accuracy of medical records entered by subordinate Veterinary Operations staff through supervision and training. Ensures kennel cards are updated as necessary.
- Maintains and reports statistical data relating to productivity of medical operations section and uses this data to identify problem areas and develop resolutions and enhancements to veterinary operation; monitor, evaluate and recommend methods for improving the efficiency of animals throughout.
- Promotes responsible pet ownership and answers questions concerning animal health, behavior, and care. Participates in various outreach programs such as vaccinations clinics. health fairs and mobile adoption events.
- Other duties as assigned, including responding to an emergency event.
Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx
If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email ADACoordinator@bmd.hctx.net.
This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and, even when considered, may not automatically disqualify the candidate.