The Veterinary Technician will work under the direction of the Veterinary Manager or attending Veterinarian in all phases of shelter veterinary care, including, but not limited to, surgery assistance, animal examinations, prescribed treatments and veterinary procedures within the scope of a licensed veterinary technician, vaccinations and microchip implantation, euthanasia, creation and maintenance of paper and computer records, and effectively communicating with coworkers, volunteers and the public. Applicants claiming veterans' preference points in accordance with RCW 41.04.010 as amended and meeting eligibility criteria must submit form DD214 or other United States department of defense discharge document DD form 214, NGB form 22, or their equivalent or successor discharge paperwork, that characterizes his or her service as qualifying discharge as defined in RCW 73.04.005.