Examples of Duties. 1. Performs high volume, high quality spay/neuter surgeries of shelter animals, including dogs, cats, rabbits, and pediatrics. 2. Oversees pre and post-operative care of animals, including pre-anesthetic exams to determine suitability for surgery, anesthesia, and recovery. 3. Diagnoses and treats medical conditions found on physical examination of shelter animals. 4. Vaccinates and gives emergency treatment to impounded animals; regularly reviews medical condition of animals quarantined at the shelter; gives follow-up treatment to injured animals as necessary; directs care and feeding of exotic or unusual animals. 5. Reviews animal bites and exposure reports concerned with rabies and other diseases; contacts citizens and officers involved and directs follow-up procedures. 6. Examines and tests livestock transported into the county; inspects ranches, yards and other areas where livestock is maintained for proper maintenance and sanitation when there is evidence of a disease or ailment; conducts field tests for tuberculosis; establishes and maintains quarantine; cooperatives with Federal and State livestock agencies in the mutual control of livestock diseases. 7. Assist with public health duties as needed. 8. Supervises assistants as needed.
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Examples of Duties. 1. Performs high volume, high quality spay/neuter surgeries of shelter animals, including dogs, cats, rabbits, and pediatrics.
2. Oversees pre and post-operative care of animals, including pre-anesthetic exams to determine suitability for surgery, anesthesia, and recovery.
3. Diagnoses and treats medical conditions found on physical examination of shelter animals.
4. Vaccinates and gives emergency treatment to impounded animals; regularly reviews medical condition of animals quarantined at the shelter; gives follow-up treatment to injured animals as necessary; directs care and feeding of exotic or unusual animals.
5. Reviews animal bites and exposure reports concerned with rabies and other diseases; contacts citizens and officers involved and directs follow-up procedures.
6. Examines and tests livestock transported into the county; inspects ranches, yards and other areas where livestock is maintained for proper maintenance and sanitation when there is evidence of a disease or ailment; conducts field tests for tuberculosis; establishes and maintains quarantine; cooperatives with Federal and State livestock agencies in the mutual control of livestock diseases.
7. Assist with public health duties as needed.
. 8. Supervises assistants as needed.
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