Duties may include:

1. Assists the Veterinarian in surgical procedures by preparing animals as directed; prepares instruments, equipment, and medications for surgery; assists the Veterinarian during surgical procedures; induces and monitors anesthesia; observes and reports animal health changes pre- and post- anesthesia and surgery; prepares and maintains surgical data records; stocks the operating room with surgical packs; and maintains records in compliance with local, state and federal laws.
2. Assists the Veterinarian in administering medical care to animals; responds to emergency situations and provides triage care; administers and records medications and treatments; collects specimens; prepares laboratory samples; evaluates in-house lab work; and prepares lab work for testing performed at other facilities.
3. Orders and maintains the shelter inventory of controlled substances, medical and shelter supplies, and medications; distributes and records designated quantities of controlled substances; maintains detailed medical records and drug logs; and maintains veterinary equipment in good working order.
4. Transports sick or seriously injured animals to other veterinary facilities or partner agencies.
5. Assists in creating a positive and supportive work environment; enforces a safe workplace; establishes a culture of teamwork and communication; creates a workplace that promotes the organizational values of workplace diversity, equity and inclusion and actively promotes an environment respectful of living and working in a multicultural society.
6. Follows protocols and procedures involved with safe and humane administration of drugs for euthanasia.
7. Receives and reviews reports from Animal Shelter Technicians and shelter volunteers regarding the health status of animals and follows up on examinations; and makes observations on the health of sheltered animals and reports findings to the Veterinarian.
8. Provides functional and technical training to Animal Shelter staff and volunteers; and addresses any safety concerns or noncompliance with rules.
9. Assists Animal Shelter Technicians with cleaning and sanitizing animal kennels and shelter facilities, feeds and provides water to shelter animals, as needed.
10. Participates in emergency preparedness and response training at least annually. Demonstrates knowledge of basic Incident Command Structure (ICS) and the ability to work within assigned ICS positions as needed.
11. In cases of emergency, responds to activation during working or non-working hours, except while on scheduled vacation or other approved leave. In addition, leaves may be cancelled during emergency activation.

• Two (2) years of professional training or course work in the animal health field; AND
• Two (2) years of work experience in an animal health-related field including the care, handling, or training of dogs and working with the public.

• Possession of a Certified Veterinary Technician license issued by the Oregon Veterinary Medical Examining Board.
• Possession of, or the ability to obtain, the Certified Euthanasia Technician license issued by the Oregon Veterinary Medical Examining Board.
• Must possess a driver's license valid in the State of Oregon and have an acceptable driving record.
• Passing a background check is required.
• Must be able to pass a post-offer physical abilities assessment prior to appointment.
  • For more information on the physical requirements, please visit the . (Please note: The Job Task Analysis is pending update).

Washington County is committed to using a Merit Based System in which recruiting, selecting, and advancing employees is based on their relative knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Selection Process:
1. Applications will be reviewed by Human Resources as received for minimum qualification screening.

2. If needed, a Subject Matter Expert (SME) Panel will perform an evaluation of experience and training taken from your employment application materials to include responses to supplemental questions.

3. Candidates that successfully pass the previous screening steps will be referred to the hiring manager for interview.

Please note: candidates that are successful in the evaluation process may have their applications referred for additional vacancies in the same classification, or job family.

Status of Your Application:
You will be advised by e-mail of your status at each step in the application process, from initial application to final employment disposition. Please note that Washington County communicates with all candidates via email. If you "opt out" or "unsubscribe" from email notifications from NEOGOV it will impact our ability to communicate with you about job postings.

Veterans' Preference:
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Accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act:
Reasonable accommodation is available to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing this application or participating in the selection process for this recruitment. To obtain confidential assistance please contact Human Resources 503-846-8606, or e-mail at: at least 48 hours before any step in the recruitment and selection process for which you feel you need accommodation.

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