Licensed Animal Care Technician

2 weeks ago


Elk Grove, California, United States City of Elk Grove Full time
Descripción/Instrucciones Especiales

La Ciudad de Elk Grove está actualmente aceptando solicitudes para TÉCNICO VETERINARIO REGISTRADO
La Ciudad de Elk Grove busca un Técnico Veterinario Registrado con licencia en el estado de California y experiencia en el apoyo a cirugías de esterilización de alta volumen para perros, gatos y conejos. El candidato ideal será eficiente, detallista y disfrutará de un entorno de trabajo dinámico. Se prefiere familiaridad con la medicina de refugio. El horario para este puesto es de miércoles a sábado de 7:00 a.m. a 6:00 p.m.
Perfil de la Comunidad

Elk Grove es una comunidad vibrante y amigable para las familias, con aproximadamente 178,124 personas en la región de Sacramento, California. Elk Grove es una ciudad moderna y diversa que fue incorporada en el año 2000. La ciudad cuenta con baja criminalidad, excelentes escuelas, más de 100 parques comunitarios y 28 millas de senderos, así como numerosas opciones de restaurantes y tiendas.

Funciones Representativas

Bajo supervisión general, asiste al veterinario en la realización de procedimientos médicos, incluyendo la preparación quirúrgica, monitorea los signos vitales de los pacientes y ayuda en la recuperación de los animales; evalúa la salud de los animales en el refugio de la ciudad; mantiene y actualiza los registros médicos; asiste en el proceso de eutanasia; y realiza otras tareas relacionadas según se asignen.

Ejemplos de Funciones Típicas (Solo Ilustrativos)

  • Levanta, mueve y/o transporta animales, aplica restricciones según sea necesario; maneja animales asustados, fracturados o heridos; realiza evaluaciones de salud de los animales; limpia y medica para problemas de salud; administra inyecciones de medicamentos, vacunas, tranquilizantes u otros fármacos; realiza recortes de uñas e implanta microchips.
  • Prepara la clínica para realizar procedimientos médicos, incluyendo la orden de suministros médicos; esteriliza y mantiene los paquetes quirúrgicos; realiza limpieza rutinaria y mantenimiento general de equipos médicos, instalaciones y recintos para animales.
  • Prepara a los animales para cirugía; administra inducción de anestesia por inhalación o inyección intravenosa; asiste al veterinario durante la cirugía; realiza monitoreo postquirúrgico.
  • Realiza exámenes físicos de los animales y determina preliminarmente la naturaleza de una enfermedad o lesión; sutura heridas y realiza procedimientos médicos menores; toma y registra temperatura, pulso y respiración.
  • Recoge y etiqueta muestras y especímenes para cultivos, exámenes microscópicos y pruebas de laboratorio.
  • Realiza la eutanasia de animales, de acuerdo con las leyes establecidas y la política departamental; dispone de los animales eutanasizados de acuerdo con el procedimiento departamental establecido.
  • Proporciona alimentos y agua a cada animal bajo cuidado; observa el consumo de alimentos para asegurar la salud general de los animales; administra medicamentos según se indique; mantiene registros adecuados de medicamentos de acuerdo con las leyes establecidas y la política departamental.
  • Asiste en la limpieza de jaulas y perreras; ejercita a los animales; reemplaza la ropa de cama, juguetes y bandejas de arena; mantiene la salud de los animales en áreas médicas, incluyendo la unidad de aislamiento y cuidados intensivos (UCI).
  • Actualiza la documentación relacionada con la salud, tratamiento y idoneidad para la adopción de los animales; actualiza los registros quirúrgicos o de procedimientos.
  • Puede proporcionar atención de salud animal de emergencia en el lugar de un incidente.
  • Proporciona información y asiste a miembros del público, incluyendo individuos que pueden estar molestos o angustiados, en la búsqueda de mascotas perdidas o adoptables, de acuerdo con las leyes y procedimientos departamentales establecidos.
Calificaciones

Conocimientos de:

  • Razas, especies, enfermedades, vacunas y comportamientos de los animales.
  • Códigos y leyes relacionados con el cuidado y bienestar animal.
  • Prácticas de seguridad y peligros ocupacionales.
  • Técnicas quirúrgicas asépticas y cuidado de animales.
  • Principios y procedimientos de mantenimiento de registros.
  • Principios de atención al cliente y relaciones públicas.

Habilidades para:

  • Proporcionar afecto y preocupación por los animales.
  • Representar a la ciudad ante individuos y agencias externas.
  • Planificar y organizar el trabajo para cumplir con prioridades y plazos cambiantes.
  • Reconocer síntomas de problemas de salud comunes en animales.
  • Utilizar sistemas informáticos y aplicaciones de software relevantes para el trabajo realizado.

Educación y Experiencia:
Equivalente a un grado asociado de una universidad acreditada con cursos en tecnología veterinaria o un campo directamente relacionado y un (1) año de experiencia asistiendo a un veterinario con licencia en la provisión de tratamiento médico a animales en un hospital veterinario o clínica de refugio.

Licencias y Certificaciones:

  • Posesión de una licencia de conducir válida en California.
  • Registro como Técnico Veterinario por la Junta de Examinadores de Medicina Veterinaria de California.
Demandas Físicas y Entorno de Trabajo

Demandas Físicas:
Cuando se asigna a un entorno de oficina: Debe poseer movilidad para trabajar en un entorno de oficina estándar y utilizar equipos de oficina estándar, incluyendo una computadora; y para operar un vehículo motorizado. Cuando se asigna a un entorno de campo: Debe poseer movilidad para sentarse, estar de pie y caminar en superficies niveladas o irregulares.

Condiciones Ambientales:
Los empleados trabajan predominantemente en un entorno de oficina con niveles de ruido moderados a altos y condiciones de temperatura controladas. Pueden estar expuestos a sustancias químicas, radiaciones y enfermedades zoonóticas.

Condiciones de Trabajo:
Los empleados pueden ser requeridos a trabajar horas extendidas, incluyendo noches, fines de semana y días festivos.

La información aquí presentada está sujeta a cambios y no constituye un contrato expreso o implícito.



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