Veterinary Technician

Veterinary Technician

In this position you will be providing a valued service, by assuring public health and safety. This position will examine and oversee the general health of all animals at St. Louis County's animal shelters.

Examine and evaluate overall health of all animals in the shelter.

Attend daily population rounds Assist with euthanasia procedures as directed by veterinarian. Administer medication, assist veterinarian and registered Vet Techs during surgery and monitor animals during recovery period.

Work in partnership with other medical staff such as Registered Veterinary Technicians and Operations team members Conduct pre-adoption health examinations and prepares animals for adoption. Monitor medical supplies and record use of controlled substances to ensure Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) requirements are met if certified to do so Adapt practices to ensure the most current approaches to animal health and welfare are implemented.

Provide training to shelter staff and co-workers on the proper feeding and care of animals in the shelter.

Equivalent to education in veterinary science and one year of experience working with animals.

Certification as a Veterinary Technician by the Missouri Veterinary Medical Board within six months of employment.

St. Louis County offers its employees many excellent benefits with paid medical insurance, 20 days of PTO (paid time off) the first year and increasing with seniority, and 11-12 paid holidays. Employees hired for full time employment will participate in the St. Louis County retirement plan where they contribute 4% of their salary to the defined benefit plan with vesting after 7 years. Other benefits include: paid life insurance, a credit union, 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, pre-tax premium pay plan, dependent care and medical expense reimbursement plans, and short and long term disability insurance. In addition to these benefits, as of January 1, 2023, St. Louis County approved up to 480 hours of paid parental leave for eligible employees welcoming new children, either by birth or adoption. The employee can also take up to 80 hours of leave for prenatal care and up to 80 hours for care of the child within the first year.