Seasonal Animal Health Technician

The Ocean County Health Department is seeking to add to our growing Animal Facilities and is currently hiring seasonal staff.

Seasonal employees will be hired for a duration of 6 months, with the possibility of permanent employment contingent upon a successful evaluation. Seasonal employees will work 28-32 hours per week and must be available to work on weekends and holidays.

Location:

The Ocean County Animal Facilities are located in Jackson, NJ, and Manahawkin, NJ. Seasonal employees will be primarily based at the facility closer to their residence but may be asked to work at the other facility one or two days per week.

Current Facility Hours: Open 7 days a week from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., including holidays.

Under the direction of a Veterinarian, cares for and treats sick or injured animals; performs related work as required.

EXAMPLES OF WORK: Renders treatment of sick or injured animals as directed by the Veterinarian. Administers prescribed medication as directed by the veterinarian. Observes the behavior and condition of animals, monitors their clinical symptoms and reports findings to the veterinarian. Performs preliminary examinations of animals to determine symptoms of disease or injury, and reports findings to the Veterinarian. Restrains animals during exams or procedures. Administers emergency first aid, such as emergency resuscitation or other life saving procedures. Collects, prepares, and labels samples for laboratory testing, culture, or microscopic examination Performs laboratory tests to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of animal health problems. Prepares and administers medications, vaccines, serums, or other treatment, as prescribed by the veterinarian. Prepares the operating area for surgical procedures. Assists the veterinarian in the preparation of animals for surgical procedures. Assists the Veterinarian during surgical procedures by sterilizing instruments, securing supplies, providing requested surgical instruments, and disinfecting and cleaning operating areas, and equipment. Cares for and monitors the condition of animals recovering from surgery. May administer anesthesia, under the direction of a veterinarian, and monitor animals' responses to the anesthetics.

Provides assistance with animal euthanasia and the authorized disposal of remains.

Performs dental work, such as cleaning, polishing, or extracting teeth. Dresses wounds and applies splints or other protective devices. Cleans and disinfects kennels, animal holding areas, surgery suites, examination rooms, or animal loading or unloading facilities to control the spread of disease. Schedules appointments and procedures. Provides information regarding issues such as animal health care, behavior problems, or nutrition. Maintains controlled drug inventory and related log books. Establishes and maintains essential records and files. Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.