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  • Temporary - Animal Health Technician

    Austin, Texas United States City of Austin, TX Full Time Nov 20, 2024
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    City of Austin, TX

    The City of Austin This vibrant and dynamic city tops many lists for business, entertainment, and quality of life. One of the country’s most popular, high-profile “green” and culturally rich cities, Austin was recently selected the number one Best Place to Live in the U.S. (U.S. News & World Report). In 2016, Forbes named Austin the city most likely to prosper over the next decade on their America’s Cities of the Future list, and the City of Austin ranked in the top ten on the Forbes list of America’s Best Employers for 2017.  Austin continues to lead with its vision of being the Most Livable City in the Country, emerging as a player on the international scene with such events as SXSW, Austin City Limits, Formula 1, and being home to companies such as Apple, Samsung, Dell, and Ascension Seton Healthcare. From the home of state government and the University of Texas to the Live Music Capital of the World and its growth as a film center, Austin has gained worldwide attention as a hub for education, business, health, and sustainability.  The City offers a wide range of events, from music concerts, food festivals, and sports competitions to museum displays, exhibits, and family fun. Austin is also home to a wonderful ballet, world-class museums, one-of-a-kind shopping, and beautiful outdoor spaces. You can just as easily spend your morning paddling the lake as you can strolling through a celebrated history museum.  Located at the edge of the Texas Hill Country—rolling terrain of limestone bluffs, springs, rivers, and lakes—Austin’s temperate climate is ideal for year-round jogging, cycling, hiking on the City’s many trails, or swimming at Barton Springs or one of the area’s many other swimming holes.  There are a number of excellent golf courses in the area as well as recreational opportunities for rowing, kayaking, canoeing, camping, rock climbing, disc golf, mountain biking, fishing, and more. Austin truly has something to offer for everyone. City Government The City of Austin is a progressive, full-service municipal organization operating under the Council-Manager form of government. Austin has a 10-1 council system with an at-large Mayor and Council Members that represent ten districts. The Mayor and Council Members may serve in their respective seats for four years with a maximum of two consecutive terms.  The City Council appoints the City Manager who is the chief administrative and executive officer of the City. The City Manager is responsible for guiding and directing day-to-day operations, as well as providing strategic research, recommendations, and management leadership to the City Council on the city budget, programs, policies, and services. The City Manager implements the organization’s administrative responsibilities with a strong team of Assistant City Managers and department executives. Supported by a staff of more than 14,000 and a budget of $4.1 billion, the City Manager and staff deliver a broad range of services to the citizens of Austin.  The City Council and City Manager of Austin are committed to the mission of delivering the highest quality, cost-effective services. Austin is a beacon of sustainability, social equity, and economic opportunity; where diversity and creativity are celebrated; where community needs and values are recognized; where leadership comes from its community members, and where the necessities of life are affordable and accessible to all.

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    Job Description

    Minimum Qualifications
    Education and/or Equivalent Experience:
    • Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent, plus one (1) year of work experience, including six (6) months of experience in a field related to the job.


    Licenses or Certifications:
    • Valid Texas Class C Driver License.
    Notes to Applicants
    Austin Animal Center Main Building

    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:
    • A detailed, complete employment application is required. Be sure to provide job title and employment dates for all jobs you wish to be considered. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Please include contact information from previous employers.


    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:
    • A Criminal Background check ( CBI ) will be conducted.


    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    .
    Pay Range
    $22.82
    Hours
    Days and hours will vary. Position will work 40 hours per week to include weekends.
    Weekends, evenings and holidays may be required to meet business needs.
    This position is considered essential by the City of Austin.
    Job Close Date 12/03/2024 Type of Posting External Department Animal Services Regular/Temporary Temporary Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Technical Location Austin Animal Center, 7201 Levander Loop Bldg A 78702 Preferred Qualifications
    Preferred Experience:
    • Licensed or Certified Veterinarian Technician or the ability to become licensed or certified within six (6) months of hire.
    • Experience working in a veterinary hospital/animal shelter as a technician.
    • Demonstrated experience in, but not limited to: inducing, monitoring & recovering anesthesia inpatients, using anesthesia/monitoring equipment., assisting as a surgical tech, assisting with radiology of animals.
    • Demonstrated skill in safely handling animals, including those with behavior issues.
    • Experience handling/restraining dogs over 50 lbs.
    Duties, Functions and Responsibilities
    Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.

    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:
    • May provide training, and guidance to others.
    Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
    Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

    • Knowledge of disease management and safety protocols.
    • Knowledge of animal services and related programs.
    • Knowledge of current principles and practice of veterinary medicine as it relates to shelter medicine.
    • Knowledge of animal care and husbandry of common breeds of dogs, cats, livestock, and other animals kept as domestic pets.
    • Knowledge of general surgical procedures, aseptic technique, and operation of common equipment used in providing veterinary care.
    • Knowledge of euthanasia techniques.
    • Knowledge of Local, State, and Federal animal health laws and regulations.
    • Knowledge of City practices, policies, and procedures.
    • Skill in providing medical care services to a wide variety of well, sick, and injured animals including support of high volume spay/neuter operations.
    • Skill in identifying normal and abnormal behavior and signs of disease including the symptoms of rabies and other zoonotic diseases.
    • Skill in safely handling animals, including those with unknown temperament.
    • Skill in handling conflict and uncertain situations.
    • Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
    • Skill in using computers and related software applications.
    • Skill in safely handling animals, including those with unknown temperament.
    • Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.
    • Ability to establish and maintain effective communication and working relationships with City employees and the public.
    Criminal Background Investigation This position has been approved for a Criminal Background Investigation. EEO/ADA
    The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.

    The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual’s AIDS , AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.
    Information For City Employees: If you are an employee within the department, are in good standing and meet both the minimum and preferred qualifications, then you will receive an initial interview.

    Supplemental Questions

    Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
    * The minimum qualifications for the Animal Health Technician position are: Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent, plus one (1) year of work experience, including six (6) months of experience in a field related to the job. Do you meet these minimum qualifications?
    • Yes
    • No
    * This position requires a valid Texas Class C Driver License. Do you have a valid Texas Class C Driver license or, if selected for this position, do you have the ability to acquire a valid Texas Class C Driver license by your hire date?
    • Yes
    • No
    * To be eligible to test all applicants must meet the Driver’s Record standard for New Hires of the City of Austin (having no more than six (6) DRE points within the last 36 months preceding the date of application or during the hiring process). Do you understand this requirement?
    • Yes
    • No
    * Are you a Licensed or Certified Veterinarian Technician or the ability to become certified or licensed within six (6) months of hire?
    • Yes
    • No
    * Please describe your experience working in a veterinary hospital or animal shelter as a veterinary technician.
    (Open Ended Question)
    * Please describe your experience with inducing, monitoring & recovering anesthesia inpatients, using anesthesia/monitoring equipment, assisting as a surgical technician, and assisting with radiology of animals.
    (Open Ended Question)
    * Please describe your experience with safely handling animals, including those with behavior issues.
    (Open Ended Question)
    * Describe your experience restraining animals including dogs over 50 pounds.
    (Open Ended Question)


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