Certified Veterinary Technician
Company: Pinellas County Government
Location: Largo
Posted on: May 8, 2024
Job Description:
Certified Veterinary Technician
Classification Title: Certified Veterinary Technician, C21
Location: 12450 Ulmerton Rd., Largo, FL 33774
Schedule: Varies
How would you like a rewarding career in the animal care field
where you can make a real difference? If you answered yes, Animal
Services may the place for you. Come be a part of a rewarding and
fun work environment. We are a state of the art facility that takes
great pride in the work we do. We care for over 12,000 animals a
year and have one of the best adoption programs around. We are
seeking a highly motivated and compassionate individual to join our
team.
Pinellas County Animal Services is currently hiring a full-time,
Certified Veterinary Technician. This is skilled technical work
assisting in medical and surgical procedures. Employees in this
class provide medical assistance by administering anesthesia,
injections and medication and prepare animals for, and assist in,
surgery and post-operative observation. Duties include performing
euthanasia on animals; supplies inventory control, security of
drugs, laboratory work, and related clerical duties.
What Would You Do?
- Assist in surgery, evaluate incoming animals for signs of
illness, evaluate animals medically and behaviorally for adoption,
foster or rescue placement or euthanasia.
- Euthanize all non-adoptable animals, give vaccinations, test
for heartworms, FIV and FeLEUK.
- Perform other routine lab work including fecals and skin
scrapes.
- Record and control all controlled substances.
- Help in adoptions with customers.
- Prepares animals for surgery, outfits operating room with
surgical packs, assists veterinarian in surgical procedures,
observes and reports animal health changes pre-and post-surgery,
maintains surgical data records.
- Administers medications, vaccinations, anesthesia, and oral,
intra-muscular, subcutaneous and intravenous injections.
- Enforces, controls and maintains security of drugs and
barbiturates, in accordance with federal laws, rules, and
regulations.
- Performs pre-surgery physical examinations and evaluations,
reports known history of animal, blood work results, and
vaccinations.
- Examines, evaluates, and vaccinates impounded animals,
determines adoptability, inspects kennel population daily for
injuries or illness and reports suspect animals to superior.
- Draws blood for clinic blood banks and performs assigned
laboratory tasks.
- Performs related work as assigned or required. What Do You Need
To Have?
- Possession and maintenance of a valid Florida Veterinary
Medical Technician Certification (certification from the Florida
Veterinary Medical Association (FVMA) or the Florida Veterinary
Technician Association (FVTA) are recognized equally).
- Applicants possessing a Veterinary Medical Technician
Certification from another state or graduates of American
Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) accredited Veterinary
Technician programs may be considered for employment but must
acquire Florida certification within 6 months.
- Must undergo pre-exposure rabies vaccinations and euthanasia
certification within 6 months of hire.
- Possession and maintenance of a valid State of Florida Driver's
License upon hire with eligibility based upon evaluation of a Motor
Vehicle Record (MVR) driving report.
- Assignment to work a variety of work schedules including
compulsory work periods in special, emergency, and/or disaster
situations.
- Physical strength and agility to lift heavy animals, equipment,
and supplies.
- Exposure to personal risk during assignments causing periodic
contact with hostile or diseased animals. Highly Desirable
- Previous animal handling experience.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook. Knowledge,
Skills, and Abilities
- Knowledge of veterinary medical/surgical practices, procedures,
and laboratory procedures.
- Skill in applying medical and surgical procedures.
- Ability to understand and follow oral and written
instructions.
- Ability to handle and restrain all size animals.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working
relationships with other employees, supervisors, and others.
- Ability to deal effectively, tactfully, and courteously with
the public.
- Ability to operate a personal computer and other office
equipment to enter and retrieve information, monitor work
performed, and communicate information in reports, etc., at a
reasonable rate of speed. Our benefits rank among the top in the
area!
- Comprehensive medical coverage at a low cost: 2024 Medical Plan
Premiums
Choose from two medical plans which offer the same low premiums and
include medical care, prescription coverage, behavioral/mental
health and vision care.
Coverage
Biweekly Cost
Employee Only
$13.09
Employee and Spouse or Domestic Partner
$151.16
Employee and Child(ren)
$120.60
Family
$247.67
- Benefits package includes health, vision, prescription, dental,
life insurance, disability, and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
options
- Florida Retirement System (FRS): Choose the Investment Plan or
Pension Plan
- Generous leave time including 9 to 11 paid holidays, 2 floating
holidays, 2 personal days (pro-rated), and 15 days of annual leave
the first year
- Tuition reimbursement up to $2,800 per year
- Wellness Program including a Wellness Center, gym discounts,
and classes.
- Deferred compensation plans from four providers
- To learn more, see What We Offer
Want To Learn More?
Please review the full classification description with the
Physical/Mental Demands, Working Conditions, and Knowledge, Skills,
and abilities at the below link.
Certified Veterinary Technician
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