Essential Functions of the Position
Provide daily care, monitoring, medications, and treatments as directed
Perform examinations of animals and preventative medical care as directed
Ability to accurately identify illness and injury on various breeds and species
Ability to perform venipuncture, subcutaneous injections, and intramuscular injections
Venipuncture and performing diagnostic testing including but not limited to fecal tests,
skin scrape collection and interpretation, heartworm testing, parvo testing, etc
Evaluate animals for health and behavioral issues and/or foster needs
Report observed health or behavior issues and or foster needs to the Shelter Veterinarian
Clean assigned areas on a daily basis in compliance with standard operating procedures
Provides animal husbandry education and resources for humane alternatives for potential
surrenders compassionately if directed
Accurate management of medical records in accordance with the law
Maintain inventory of necessary supplies and overhead with the ability to identify low
stock of supplies
Maintain equipment in good working condition and report any problems or needed
repairs to supervisor
Represent the Humane Society of North Texas by providing compassionate customer
service and focus
Protect confidential information
Additional tasks assigned by supervisor.
If Euthanasia Certified
Working knowledge of controlled substance use, storage, and recording
Perform euthanasia according to standard operating procedures after successful
completion of a required certification course
Perform each euthanasia and body preparation or disposal with respect and care
Knowledge, Skill, and Abilities Needed to Perform the Essential Functions of this Position
Follow and respect the mission of the Humane Society of North Texas
Thorough knowledge of the Humane Society of North Texas admitting policies and
procedures
Knowledge of Humane Society of North Texas policies and protocols, such as, but not
limited to, adoption, disinfection, and medical/rehabilitation protocols
Working knowledge of various breeds, species, diseases, medical conditions, animal
handling and behavior
Ability to handle animals safely and with patience and gentleness
Ability to represent the Humane Society of North Texas in a professional manner in all
situations with the public, volunteers, and staff
Ability to create and sustain positive working relationships within the Humane Society of
North Texas, with volunteers, the public, and be a team player
Must be patient, courteous and work well under stressful and high volume conditions
Knowledge and ability to accurately work with detailed information in paper and digital
format
Must be detail oriented, prompt, reliable, and have strong time management skills
Ability to read, write and communicate effectively
Ability to learn and quickly adapt to changes in programs and procedures
Required Professional Licensing or Certifications
LVT preferred but not required
2+ years of veterinary medical experience
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee
to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations will be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
This position is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, and
stoop, kneel or crouch
Must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 40 pounds without assistance, up to 80 or
more pounds with assistance
Specific vision abilities required for this position include close vision, distant vision,
color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to focus
While performing the duties of this job this position may be exposed to unpleasant animal
odors or airborne particles
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high
Working Conditions
The individual performing this job may be required to work more than 8 hours in a day or
40 hours in a week with overtime paid
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities,
duties or responsibilities that are required by the individual. Other duties than those listed
herein may be assigned.