Surgery & Triage Clinic Technician - Pima Animal Care Center

The first review of applications will be on 09/18/2026.

As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, this classification may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class. Work assignments may vary depending on the department’s need and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.

• Checks incoming animals for obvious health problems and injuries; 

• Ensures humane treatment of all animals at PACC;

• Ensures the accuracy and completeness of documentation concerning incoming animals; 

• Assists in administering medication to sick animals as prescribed and directed by a veterinarian; 

• Cleans and sanitizes cages, kennels, floors, walls, windows, equipment, and treatment areas to maintain the sanitary conditions of the PACC; 

• Assists in performing euthanasia of animals, including following safety protocols for use and maintenance of DEA Schedule II drugs; 

• Reviews and organize documents, creates new records and inputs and retrieves information using automated systems;

• Prepares and updates files, logs, status records, and other documentation to reflect the current status of a process and performs required purges;

• Assists in maintaining accountability of scheduled drugs; 

• Administers necessary treatment in accordance with directions received from veterinarian;  

• Administers medications to sick animals as prescribed and directed by a veterinarian;  

• Performs animal triage and treatment;  

• Performs daily health checks on impounded animals; 

• Documents pertinent animal health data;  

• Prepares and processes euthanized, potentially rabid animals for laboratory analysis;  

• Collects and disposes of dead animals according to shelter procedure and health codes.

• Minimum one (1) month experience working, volunteering, or interning in an animal shelter, vet clinic or other relevant animal setting.

• Experience giving animal vaccines, medicating, or restraining animals.

• Minimum one (1) month experience using veterinary medical terminology or transcribing medical records.

Licenses and Certificates: Some positions require a valid Arizona Class D driver license at the time of application or appointment. Failure to obtain/maintain the required licensure shall be grounds for termination.

Special Notice Items: The County requires pre-employment background checks. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include verification of work history, education, and criminal conviction history. A prior criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify a candidate from employment with the County. Applicants are required to show proof of rabies immunization or are required to receive the rabies vaccine prior to employment. Within nine months of appointment, employees must receive the full series of pre-exposure rabies immunizations. Medical inability to be immunized or previous immunization must be verified by the County Physician prior to employment. Recommended boosters are required for the duration of employment, unless medically excused or physiologically unable to develop immunity. Pima County determines whether a position is eligible for visa sponsorship at the time of recruitment. Eligibility is based on the requirements of the position and applicable laws and regulations. Not all positions with Pima County are eligible for visa sponsorship. This position will require a post-job offer physical and/or drug screen. This position will require post-job offer proof of immunization(s) or immunization(s) and/or a TB screening. 

Physical/Sensory Requirements: Ability to lift, carry, and push/pull up to 100 lbs. maximum, and 50 lbs. frequently. Regular bending, crawling, kneeling, reaching, squatting, stooping, and tasks requiring grasping and fine motor skills. Hearing and communication in noisy environments, including in person, by phone, and via radio. Must have depth perception and peripheral vision. Any other physical and sensory abilities will be determined by position. Action Activity - bending, climbing, crawling, kneeling, reaching, squatting, and stooping; Motion Activity - grasping; Hearing Activity - in noisy areas on a radio, behind themselves; Speaking Activity - in person, on a phone, on a radio; Vision - must be able to operate a motor vehicle, distinguish color, have depth perception, have peripheral vision. Frequently required to lift, push or pull objects weighing up to 100 pounds.

Working Conditions: Working conditions involve exposure to hot and cold temperatures, direct sun, and driving. Occasionally exposed to fall and foot hazards, traffic, water, and vapors. Any other working conditions will be determined by position.

EEO Information: Pima County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce and will not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, kinship, political interest, or any other characteristic protected by law.