Animal Health Technician

About the Position: Serves as an Animal Health Technician for the assigned Veterinary Treatment Facility (VTF). Duties include examination, evaluation, and vaccination of patients; managing general clinic operations, inventory, and cash; providing radiology and surgical support; annotating and maintaining medical and radiological records for Military Working Dogs (MWDs) and Privately Owned Animals (POA). May work under direct or indirect supervision of a veterinarian as mission dictates.

Determine vital signs (heart rate, respiratory rate, temperature, hydration status, attitude, etc.) of animals presented for routine sick call or medical evaluation clinics.

Administer medications topically, orally, or by parenteral injections (subcutaneous, intramuscular, or intravenous).

Clean, sterilize, and maintain surgical instruments, equipment, supplies, and premises

Operate and perform operator level maintenance on equipment and instruments.

Calculate drug dosage based on accurate body weight (converts English to metric units as needed) and administers medication as prescribed by the attending veterinarian

Prepare records and health certificates for domestic and international travel.