Animal Health Technician
9 days ago
Jersey City
The City of Jersey City is seeking an Animal Health Technician to support the Department of Health and Human Services Division of Animal Care & Control. Under the direction of a Veterinarian, the Animal Health Technician cares for and treats sick or injured animals and performs related work as required. • Renders treatment of sick or injured animals as directed by the Veterinarian., • Administers prescribed medication as directed by the veterinarian., • Observes the behavior and condition of animals, monitors their clinical symptoms and reports findings to the veterinarian., • Performs preliminary examinations of animals to determine symptoms of disease or injury, and reports findings to the Veterinarian., • Operates x-ray equipment., • Restrains animals during exams or procedures., • Administers emergency first aid, such as emergency resuscitation or other life saving procedures., • Collects, prepares, and labels samples for laboratory testing, culture, or microscopic examination., • Performs laboratory tests to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of animal health problems., • Prepares and administers medications, vaccines, serums, or other treatment, as prescribed by the veterinarian., • Prepares the operating area for surgical procedures., • Assists the veterinarian in the preparation of animals for surgical procedures., • Assists the Veterinarian during surgical procedures by sterilizing instruments, securing supplies, providing requested surgical instruments, and disinfecting and cleaning operating areas, and equipment., • Cares for and monitors the condition of animals recovering from surgery., • May administer anesthesia, under the direction of a veterinarian, and monitor animals' responses to the anesthetics., • Provides assistance with animal euthanasia and the authorized disposal of remains., • Performs dental work, such as cleaning, polishing, or extracting teeth., • Dresses wounds and applies splints or other protective devices., • Cleans and disinfects kennels, animal holding areas, surgery suites, examination rooms, or animal loading or unloading facilities to control the spread of disease., • Schedules appointments and procedures., • Provides information regarding issues such as animal health care, behavior problems, or nutrition., • Maintains controlled drug inventory and related log books., • Establishes and maintains essential records and files., • Performs other duties as assigned. Required Education: Satisfactory completion of sixty (60) college credits, including eighteen (18) credit hours in veterinary science/technology, animal science technology, zoology, biology, animal husbandry or related fields, at an accredited college or university. Required Experience: At least one (1) year of experience in a veterinary office, animal hospital or animal shelter performing vaccinations, diagnostic tests, euthanasia, and/or various other medical treatment on animals or in work involving animal nutrition, taxonomy, animal behavior, parasitology or bacteriology. Preferred Experience & Licenses: • Bilingual preferred., • Possession of a valid NJ driver's license. This is a Civil Service Job, and you must eventually pass and qualify for the applicable Civil Service title (please see the job description here: https://info.csc.nj.gov/jobspec/05341.htm). The City of Jersey City is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal and state laws, rules and regulations relating to anti-discrimination and anti-harassment. To apply for this job with the City of Jersey City, please fill out our Employment Application at https://www.jerseycitynj.gov/jobs/jerseycityjobs. Please note that this role is subject to the residency requirements set forth by the NJ First Act.
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