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34 <br /> Expected Staffing Needs to Meet Goals <br /> • We are requesting an additional Veterinary Health Care Technician (VHCT) position to assist the medical team with the <br /> increased workload. <br /> • We currently have four VHCTs, who provide care for nearly 3,000 animals annually, including: <br /> o Performing surgery for thirty or more animals daily, two to three times each week; <br /> o Administering vaccinations and examinations on incoming animals and foster animals in a growing foster program; <br /> o Administering medication and treatment to animals both in the shelter and in foster care; <br /> o Adhering to stringent regulations by the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Resources and the North <br /> Carolina Veterinary Medical Board; <br /> o Performing basic husbandry duties; <br /> o Managing controlled drug logs and documenting drug usage; <br /> o Performing humane euthanasia; and <br /> o Cleaning and maintaining surgical instruments and the surgery suite, among other tasks. <br /> • The VHCTs are now caring for MORE animals: <br /> o We have seen a steady increase in intake numbers since 2020; in 2025 we received nine percent more animals than in <br /> 2024. <br /> o With the opening of the community animal clinic, the VHCTs will see an additional 200 to 300 animals annually. <br />