Office: Animal Control
Salary: $40.00 - $60.00 per hour dependent on experience - This is a PART TIME Position (Approximately 25 hrs. per week)
Announcement Date: 11/15/2024
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Examines, evaluates, diagnoses, treats, and provides general and emergency medical care to domesticated animals including small animals, large animals and pediatric.
Prescribes, dispenses, and administers medication, vaccinations, and provides training and oversight to Fairfield County Animal Control staff on the use of medications and controlled substances.
Performs testing, spay, neuter, surgeries, and euthanasia on animals.
Provides examination and health certification to ensure animals are fit for interstate transport.
Performs behavioral assessment of animals within the shelter for determination of temperament and adoptability to the public.
Maintains regulatory requirements regarding the care and welfare of animals, including maintenance of records and veterinary history of animals, including medications, controlled substances, treatments, evaluations, and diagnosis.
Provides training and medical oversight to staff, including methods of disease prevention, treatment, triage, behavioral assessment, including euthanasia.
Performs examinations for animal cruelty incidents, including reporting, deposition, and courtroom testimony.
Works with management staff to identify and implement long-range programs and regularly review policies, procedures, and ordinances.
responds to citizen concerns about animals under care.
Maintains inventory, care and compliance of medical equipment and supplies.
Participates in community outreach events, such as wellness clinics, microchip clinics and public spay/neuter clinics.
Requirements - Special Certifications and Licenses
Must possess a current Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM).
Licensure in good standing to practice veterinary medicine and surgery.
State controlled substance license practitioner in good standing.
Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) controlled substance license practitioner in good standing. State authority to train and certify Euthanasia Technicians.
Driver’s license required to respond to field medical emergencies and offsite boarding treatments.
Fairfield County is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, pregnancy (including childbirth or related medical conditions), or national origin. The department prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, pregnancy (including childbirth or related medical conditions), or national origin.
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