• Performs physical examination of animals, administer vaccines, performs house diagnostic testing and interpret results, prepare and administer medications to animals.
• Monitor and evaluate overall health of general animal population, identify and address ill animals in accordance with established guidelines, coordinates with veterinarian as needed
• Perform euthanasia by injection, maintain all applicable records including DEA controlled substance records
• Assist veterinarian with sterilization surgeries, including calculating drug dosages, administering and monitoring anesthesia, responding to anesthetic emergencies and preforming pre and post-surgical procedures
• Clean and maintain surgical instruments, equipment and surgical suite

Graduation from an accredited two-year college or technical school with a degree in Veterinary Medical Technology and one (1) year of experience as a veterinary assistant or related field; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Must obtain both the certification to administer euthanasia by injection and certification as a rabies vaccinator within one year of hire date.

• Knowledge in modern office practices and procedures, animal disease management/recognition and general animal care
• Knowledge of vaccination requirements and proper techniques, animal shelter policies and procedures, ability to perform physical exams and identify and address medical problems/diseases
• Ability and knowledge to perform specific treatments/procedures (i.e. wound closure/repair and fluid replacement)
• Ability to perform specific diagnostic testing
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
• Ability to deal constructively and tactfully with the public and to maintain composure in stressful situations

Cumberland County offers a generous benefit plan including a Government Retirement Plan, 13 paid holidays per year and an Employee Wellness Center Clinic.