Licensed Veterinary Technician

Animal Care Technician

Responsible for the general health and care of the animals confined at the St. Clair County's Animal Control. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Receives incoming animals and provides initial assessments.
• Inspects all incoming and housed animals for disease and/or injury and determines which animals need to be seen by a veterinarian.
• Observe the behavior and condition of animals and monitor their clinical symptoms. Communicate with Animal Control staff on findings.
• Perform physical examinations such as obtaining temperature, pulse, and respiration data.
• Perform laboratory tests on blood, urine, or feces, such as urinalyses or blood counts, to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of animal health problems.
• Prepare and administer medications, vaccines, serums, or treatments.
• Dress wounds and apply splints or other protective devices.
• Bathe animals, clip nails or cl...

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