Veterinary Technician- Variable Hour Not Benefit Eligible

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 The full salary range for a currently licensed Veterinary Technician is $26.00 – $33.33 per hour . F or 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. **  This is classified as VHNE (Variable Hour Non-Benefit Employee), where the selected candidate will work less than 29 hours per week. This position does not provide medical benefits. This position earns sick leave in accordance with the Healthy Families and Workplace Act.   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 certification of other staff members.   Strict adherence to legal requirements for administering and recording the use of controlled substances.   Adheres to Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’S)   Creates appropriate SOP’s and helps with policies for division use.   Performs Radiographs   Support medical issues with shelter, fiel d and foster animals   Knowledge of common zoonotic diseases, their transmission and prevention of spread to humans and other animals.   Assist with necropsies as needed   Supervises and trains volunteers including Veterinary Technician students   Other duties as assigned   MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & WORKING CONDITIONS An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.   Education:     Associates Degree in Veterinary Technology     Preferred Qualifications:    Shelter and or high volume spay/neuter experience preferred   At least (2) years experience as a Veterinary Technician in surgery, animal care and handling   Knowledge:   Current veterinary standards and practices, dog and cat breed characteristics and knowledge of standard contagion practices in a shelter environment.   Animal behavior and using positive reinforcement techniques to interact with shelter animals.   Staying up to date on current shelter medical protocols   Vaccination guidelines    Skills:       Practical application of theoretical knowledge. Capabilities or proficiencies developed through training or hands-on experience.    Possess safe animal handling and restraint