Animal Technician jobs in Round Rock, TX
Animal Technician provides daily care for research animals of various species. Cleans and disinfects cages and equipment. Being an Animal Technician monitors the health and well being of the animals, maintains logs of animal diet, behavior, vital signs and other data. Follows standard operating procedures and all biosafety and animal welfare regulations. Additionally, Animal Technician may perform procedures to collect samples. May transport animals to and from laboratories. Requires a high school diploma. May require Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT) certification from the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS) or other certification. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Animal Technician works under the close direction of senior personnel in the functional area. Possesses a moderate understanding of general aspects of the job. May require 0-1 year of general work experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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Animal Health Technician
- Williamson County
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Georgetown, TX
FULL_TIME
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Reporting directly to the Operations Manager and Veterinarian, responsible for providing paraprofessional health care to animals within the Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter, by administering medical care to the animals and supporting the Animal Care and Animal Behavior teams. Level I of II in Animal Health Technician.
- Provides health care to all shelter animals including vaccinating, de-worming, weighing, photographing, performing diagnostic tests and administering medications
- Supervises, trains, directs, and provides feedback on daily tasks of Volunteers and Community Service workers, and assists as needed
- Administers health checks of all animals, verifying animal locations, administering needed medications, and documenting any concerns for follow-up
- Assists veterinarian with examinations and medical procedures, including spay/neuter surgeries, microchipping, and performs medical treatments as directed
- Prepares animals for surgery, administers medication, and monitors animal vitals through the surgery and recovery process
- Communicates post-surgery and medical instructions to fosters and new adopters
- Utilizes shelter software to maintain information about animals, including medical histories
- Determines disposition on all animals, handles fractious animals, and assigns handling difficulty levels based on behavior and medical conditions
- Provides medication to sick and injured animals, monitors rabies quarantine animals, euthanizes animals as necessary
- Identifies animals that are candidates for outside rescue organizations or foster care
- Provides medical care advisement to foster homes, including filling medications, as directed by Veterinarian
- Transports animals to other facilities as needed
- Follows all safety measures and policies, including proper animal restraints and reading animal behavioral cues, and promptly reports any safety incidents to leadership
- Performs clerical and customer service duties related to the intake and processing of animals for impoundment, adoption, and redemption
- Ensures building security upon opening and closing, cash security, and maintains accurate inventory of medical supplies, re-stocking as necessary
- Serves as animal services supervisor for weekend coverage
- Performs special duties as assigned
Surgery Assignment- Trains staff on technical skill such as IV catheter placement, dental cleaning, surgery protocols, monitoring and endotracheal tube placement
- Consults with Veterinarian on daily surgery schedule, and approves additions as needed
- Provides daily list of surgical patients to Animal Health Technicians
- Prepares surgical room with all supplies needed for surgical procedures, maintains inventory of surgical and medical supplies and equipment
- Assists with emergency procedures such as CPR, IV catheter placement and drug administration, and placement of endotracheal tubes
- Assists veterinarian with examinations and medical procedures, including spay/neuter surgeries, microchipping, and other surgical procedures
- Monitors animal vitals through the surgery and recovery process, and provides post-op care, such as wound cleaning and bandaging
ORGANIZATION RELATIONSHIPS- Reports directly to – Operations Manager and Veterinarian
- Direct Reports – Yes, volunteers and interns, Animal Health Specialist (indirect)
PHYSICAL DEMANDS- Position involves prolonged standing, walking, twisting, bending, stooping, kneeling, reaching, pushing, pulling, and other fine motor repetitive motions
- Position requires grasping, repetitive hand movement, and fine motor coordination
- Position involves lifting and carrying of animals and equipment weighing up to fifty (50) pounds, or up to one hundred (100) pounds with assistance, and exertion of up to twenty-five (25) pounds of force to move objects
- Ability to hear and/or see alert cues regarding animal and staff security
ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS- Work tasks are conducted indoors and frequently outdoors
- May work outside in inclement weather, including extreme heat, cold and wet conditions
- Frequent handling of animals, including contact with waste and blood
- Exposure to unpleasant smells and a noisy and wet environment associated with a shelter
- Frequent exposure animals that are agitated or injured that may attempt to bite or scratch
IRREGULAR HOURS- Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays is a schedule requirement
- Essential personnel for emergency situations; discretion of department director
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified in this position. This job description is subject to change as the needs and requirements of the job change.- High school diploma and two (2) years of Veterinary Technician experience; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Knowledge of animal health and well-being, including nutritional needs, common animal diseases and behavioral issues, proper and safe handling, and restraints, caring for sick/injured/fractious animals, and pharmaceuticals commonly used in treatment of animal conditions
- Ability to identify signs and symptoms of animal illnesses, injuries, and behavioral issues, draw blood from animals, perform injections, administer medications and perform basic veterinary testing procedures
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Required within thirty (30) days of employment- Valid driver’s license
Required within 120 days (4 months) of employment- Euthanasia certificate
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS- Associates degree in a related field
- Two (2) years of animal welfare experience
- Advanced knowledge of dog and cat body language cues
- Licensed Veterinary Technician
EMPLOYMENT TESTING
Employment is contingent on passing any post-offer pre-employment screening as listed below:- Criminal background check: Yes
- Motor Vehicle Record check: Yes
- Drug screening: Yes
- Physical exam: No
- Psychological exam: No
- Additional: N/A
Williamson County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA). If you require an accommodation in order to apply for a position, please request assistance from the Human Resources Department.
TOBACCO FREE WORKPLACE POLICY
Williamson County is a tobacco free workplace. The use of tobacco and non-tobacco products such as vapor, e-cigarettes and the use of chewing tobacco or like products is prohibited on all Williamson County premises. Employees who violate this policy are subject to appropriate disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.
- 6 Days Ago
Animal Shelter Vet Technician
- PAWS Shelter of Central Texas
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Kyle, TX
PART_TIME
- Are you a vet tech who wants to help make a big impact in the lives of homeless pets in Central Texas? You’ve come to the right place! PAWS Shelter of Central Texas is a non-profit, no-kill shelter wi...
- 6 Days Ago
Animal Shelter Kennel Technician
- PAWS Shelter of Central Texas
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Kyle, TX
PART_TIME
- are Job Description Full-Time Animal Care Technician PAWS Shelter of Central Texas is a non-profit no-kill animal shelter located in both Kyle and Dripping Springs, Texas. This position will be at our...
- 7 Days Ago
Animal Care Technician
- Bastrop County
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Bastrop, TX
FULL_TIME
- A Bastrop County Job Application is required, and can be completed at: https://www.co.bastrop.tx.us/page/co.jobs Brief Job Description:Under the supervision of the Animal Shelter Manager, this positio...
- 7 Days Ago
Senior Animal Health Technician
- Williamson County
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Georgetown, TX
FULL_TIME
- Reporting directly to the Operations Manager, responsible for providing paraprofessional health care to animals within the Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter, by administering medical care to t...
- 15 Days Ago
Licensed Veterinary Technician- N. Austin
- Modern Animal
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Austin, TX
FULL_TIME
- Modern Animal is on a mission to better the lives of animals by building a place that’s better for all of us who love them. We care deeply about the profession, and we are looking for talented Veterin...
- 1 Day Ago
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Veterinarian
- Leander Veterinary Clinic
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Leander, TX
- Job Description Job Description Leander Veterinary Clinic is a well-established, privately owned, non-corporate, small a...
- 5/10/2024 12:00:00 AM
Kennel Technician
- Doggy Day Out Kennel & Daycare
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Pflugerville, TX
- Job Description Job Description Do you have a passion for working with animals? Doggy Day Out Kennel & Daycare in Pfluge...
- 5/10/2024 12:00:00 AM
Experienced or Licensed Veterinary Technician
- North Austin Animal Hospital
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Austin, TX
- Who we are:: Are you a Veterinary Technician who has a passion for taking care of pets and the people who love them? At ...
- 5/9/2024 12:00:00 AM
Veterinarian
- Leander Veterinary Clinic
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Leander, TX
- Job Description Job Description Benefits: 401(k) Bonus based on performance Competitive salary Dental insurance Employee...
- 5/6/2024 12:00:00 AM
GP/Urgent Care Associate Veterinarian at Daylily Animal Hospital in Hutto (Austin), TX!
- Daylily Animal Hospital
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Hutto, TX
- Overview: Daylily Animal Hospital is seeking an experienced Full-time Associate Veterinarian, interested in General Prac...
- 5/6/2024 12:00:00 AM
Urgent Care/GP Associate Veterinarian at New Hope Animal Hospital in Cedar Park, Texas
- New Hope Animal Hospital
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Cedar Park, TX
- Overview: New Hope Animal Hospital is seeking a Full-time Associate Veterinarian, interested in General Practice and Urg...
- 5/6/2024 12:00:00 AM
Urgent Care Veterinary Assistant
- American Veterinary Group
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Austin, TX
- Urgent Care Veterinary Assistant Department: UrgentVet Hospitals Employment Type: Full Time Location: UrgentVet - Crestv...
- 5/6/2024 12:00:00 AM
Relief Licensed Veterinary Technician or Experienced Veterinary Assistant
- Animal Dermatology Clinic
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Austin, TX
- Job Type Part-time Description Animal Dermatology Group (ADG) is the largest veterinary dermatology business in the U.S....
- 5/6/2024 12:00:00 AM
About Round Rock, Texas
Round Rock is a city in the U.S. state of Texas, in Williamson County (with a small part in Travis), which is a part of the Greater Austin, Texas metropolitan area. The population was 99,887 at the 2010 census.
The city straddles both sides of the Balcones Escarpment, a fault line in which the areas roughly east of Interstate 35 are flat and characterized by having black, fertile soils of the Blackland Prairie, and the west side of the Escarpment which consists mostly of hilly, karst-like terrain with little topsoil and higher elevations and which is part of the Texas Hill Country. Located abo...
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Income Estimation for Animal Technician jobs
$39,142 to $45,267
Round Rock, Texas area prices
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