Veterinary Technician - Opelika, AL

Job Details: Job Location: ALAOPE001 - OPELIKA, AL, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Descriptions/ Job Summary:Veterinary TechnicianJob Type: Full-Time Global K9 Protection Group LLC is looking for a professional and dedicated Veterinary Technician to join our Team.  Responsibilities: Canine Wellness Oversight & Clinical Care Provide direct oversight of overall canine wellness and applicable processes Manage the wellness of all assigned detection, patrol, and tracking canines under Veterinarian and Management direction. Manage, coordinate, and support in-house, routine, and urgent canine care. Assist Veterinarian(s) with wellness and medical procedures, including anesthesia monitoring, lab samples, and radiographs. Administer/issue prescribed and authorized preventatives, medications, and treatments under Veterinarian guidance; secure medications as required. Respond to canine emergencies (heat injury, bloat, trauma, toxin exposure) and stabilize until veterinary care is available. Coordinate and assist with after-hours and weekend care as needed. Coordinate Veterinarian visits, care, and treatments (Field Ops and HQ); communicate with Field Veterinarians and transport canines to veterinary clinics. Preventative Health, Process, & Training Conduct daily and monthly kennel and canine inspections and walk-throughs Enforce biosecurity, sanitation, and isolation protocols. Create, implement, and improve wellness processes and procedures; coordinate with the K9 Wellness Manager and team to develop and improve best practices. Support procurement health screening, nutrition and conditioning monitoring, and travel/deployment health preparation. Conduct recurring wellness classes for assigned students/employees; present briefings as determined; execute approved guidance to assigned personnel. Travel to remote or client sites as required; other duties as assigned by management. Medical Records & Compliance Update, review, and maintain K9 Medical Records, Trackers, and Systems daily, including vaccinations, treatments, lab results, and fitness-for-duty status. Administer required vaccinations; maintain, secure, and manage bulk vaccinations, medications, and medical supplies on-site per DEA and Alabama regulations. Triage contact from internal and external customers; facilitate and process approved Veterinarian payments as required. Ensure OSHA, biohazard, and animal welfare compliance; report concerns through the chain of command.Qualifications: Competencies Communicates canine health and fitness-for-duty concerns clearly and promptly to veterinarians, handlers, and leadership; maintains confidentiality. Works well in a team environment with tact, respect, and professionalism. Teaches wellness topics clearly to students and staff of varying experience levels.  Proficient in Microsoft Office and veterinary software; quickly adapts to new systems. Strong organizational and record-keeping skills with attention to detail. Flexible and level-headed; calm and decisive under pressure in emergency and field conditions. Comfortable operating around high-drive working dog breeds trained for detection and aggression, and other animals. Behaves in accordance with the company conduct, mission, goals, and values. Qualifications Citizen or national of the United States; able to pass background check and drug screen. Graduate of an approved and recognized Veterinary Technology program (AVMA-accredited); VTNE passing score required; Alabama Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT). 1–2 years minimum prior experience; working, military, law enforcement, or detection canine experience preferred. Current Canine CPR/First Aid required; K9 TECC/TCCC and Fear Free certification preferred; rabies pre-exposure vaccination recommended. Can read, write, and understand English well enough to carry out written and oral instructions. Must obtain a TSA Security Threat Assessment, ATF Employee Possessor clearance, Known Traveler Number (TSA Pre-Check), and other project-required background checks within 90 days of employment. Work Conditions Requires lifting and carrying animals up to 75 lbs. Walk and/or stand for extended periods of time; frequent bending, kneeling, and squatting. Indoor and outdoor work in all weather; frequent interruptions and medical emergencies. Exposure to bites, zoonotic diseases, radiation, chemicals, biohazards, explosive residue, and noise; PPE required. Work hours will be dictated by kennel and operational tempo & management. Nights, weekends, holidays, and on-call emergency coverage will be required, and the work schedule will vary. Travel Required: Up to 15%