Veterinary Technician

Veterinary Technician Responsibilities   

• Responsible for all animal intakes, all animals’ health, care and medical well-being while they reside at the shelter.  
• Responsible for all documentation of animal care.  
• Responsible for communicating regularly with the Executive Director and staff pertaining to all issues associated with health: injuries, illness, behavior, feeding, nutrition, exercise restriction and availability status. Included herein would be any information that would impact the care, quarantine, isolation and or adoption of the animals.  
• Responsible for maintaining appropriate inventory, ordering, issuing and administrating medications, medical supplies and prescription foods in compliance with federal, state and local requirements under the supervision of the Shelter Veterinarian.  
• Responsible for ensuring all medical records and health certificates meet the requirements for each transport by
  working closely with the Adoption Coordinators.   
• Provide medical explanation to approved adopters of shelter animals, as needed.