Work Period: Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (Work shift may vary)

Essential Functions:  Performs intake examinations and evaluates animals for placement in adoption programs, needing treatment, referral to a veterinarian, to be quarantined, or for euthanasia.  Conducts health screens and performs routine clinical laboratory tests on animal blood, feces, urine, and tissue samples for disease or medical issues. Performs intake vaccinations, routine medical and emergency procedures, follow-up treatment, and euthanasia on impounded animals.  Assists veterinarians with surgery and necropsies.  Autoclaves and maintains surgical packs.  Monitors and records the condition of quarantined, sick, or injured animals.   Assists in spay or neuter procedures.  Assists staff in proper euthanasia techniques utilizing injection methods.  Implants microchips. Maintains a clean and healthy environment for the animals.  Maintains electronic records and files.  Maintains inventory of medical supplies.  Provides expert witness testimony in court cases related to animal cruelty and neglect.  Documents medical progress in cruelty cases and provides case management for long-term holds.  Provides responsive, high quality service in a courteous, efficient, and timely manner.  Establishes effective working relationships with other functional groups.  Establishes and maintains ongoing training.   Assists in planning, organizing and implementing programs; prepares and maintains Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).  Performs other related work as required. As outlined in the “Oklahoma Veterinary Practice Act”, the direction of a Licensed Veterinarian may be required for some tasks or procedures.

WORKING CONDITIONS: Work is performed outdoors and in an animal shelter environment in varying temperatures: exposure to excessive noise, animal waste, animal odors, airborne particles, dead animals, sewage, and zoonotic diseases.  Work requires continued sitting, walking, stooping, crouching, kneeling, reaching, standing, and some climbing.  Physical ability to run after/apprehend animals and strength to sustain control over vicious animals is occasionally required.  May be required to work varied shifts, weekends, and holidays.

Mental and Physical Abilities:  Ability to work under daily stress and pressure. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.  Ability to read, understand, interpret, and apply department policies and procedures.  Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail.  Ability to lift and carry moderately heavy (25-50 lb.) materials, supplies, equipment, and animals frequently.  Ability to lift heavy (50-100 lb.) animals occasionally.  Ability to maintain regular, predictable and punctual attendance.  Additional Information:  Selected candidate must pass background investigation, polygraph, physical examination, and drug screen.