JOB LOCATION
15750 E 32nd Ave Aurora, Colorado 80011-1518
Cit y of Aurora , Colorado
It is an exciting time to work for the City of Aurora, we're growing and looking for dedicated and collaborative individuals to join our team of talented and valued employees. Excellent organizations have a set of principles, or core values, that are used to implement their mission and vision. Those values represent the touchstone for the organization, guiding the decisions of the individuals and the organization. At the City of Aurora, we demonstrate our excellence by modeling the CORE 4 Values of: Integrity , Respect, Professionalism , and Customer Service , and we welcome all who share these values to apply.
Why Work for Aurora?
Make a difference in the lives of real people every day
Diverse community
Competitive total compensation package
Well-Funded General Employees Retirement Plan
Light rail station minutes away
On-site fitness center and overall employee well-being programs Internal educational programs to assist with career advancement
Access to innovation workspaces
PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Salary to be commensurate with experience
The full salary range for a currently licensed Veterinary Technician is $26.00 – $33.33 per hour .
For candidates who are waiting to sit the Veterinary Technician License exam, the salary range begins at $23.00 – $26.67 per hour.
** This job announcement is for collecting candidate applications for current and future Veterinary Technicians. Applicants will be contacted only when a position need is identified, and their qualifications match the position's needs. **
OVERVIEW OF POSITION / DEPARTMENT
Housing and Community Development Services consists of four divisions: Neighborhood Support, Animal Services, Housing and Community Development, and Community Engagement. The mission of the Housing and Community Development Department is to maintain community appearance and enhance the quality of life in Aurora’s neighborhoods. This is accomplished through a combination of community outreach, education, code enforcement, and numerous neighborhood improvement programs and services. The staff is dedicated to forming partnerships with neighborhoods , residents, and community groups to strengthen and enhance both the social fabric and physical aspects of Aurora neighborhoods
PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Performs evaluations on animals including age, gender, general health, and spay/neuter status.
Notifies DVM of signs of injury and illness in a concise and timely manner.
Properly documents medical evaluation and medical findings in computer.
Fills prescriptions as needed on shelter and foster animals, including treatment cards, entering medications in computer
Administers medications, vaccinations and microchips according to Veterinarian instruction.
Educates Patrons about animal’s medical conditions and treatments
Communicates with foster parents via email, phone and/or in person, regarding the health and treatment of foster animals.
Administers anesthesia via IV, IM or SC, monitors animals while under anesthesia using appropriate monitoring equipment, and recovers multiple animals post operatively.
Record all surgical procedure details, including all drugs given, into patient’s medical record.
Transfers animals to and from the treatment area, cleaning kennels as needed.
Cleans and sterilizes surgical equipment
Uses, repairs and schedules routine maintenance of medical equipment appropriately
Ability to maintain and order veterinary medical supplies from multiple vendors, for the department and shelter use, all while staying in budget.
Performs and monitors cleaning and sanitation of veterinary medical areas including treatment, isolation rooms and surgical suite.
Checking emails daily and sending emails to staff regarding issues that may need to be addressed by other staff members when Vet staff is not available.
Performs euthanasia
Responsible for the technical training and euthanasia…