Animal Services Veterinary Technician

BOCC Bay County Board of County Commissioners; United States; On-site; USD 29,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bay County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) is seeking a Veterinary Technician to support the county animal shelter and veterinary clinic. The incumbent will work under a veterinarian to provide care, administer medications and vaccines, and assist with surgeries.

You will perform daily health assessments, maintain detailed records, handle animals of various sizes, and communicate with the public. An associate degree in veterinary technology is preferred, with two years of shelter

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in veterinary technology from an accredited college or university.
• Two (2) years’ experience in private veterinary or shelter medicine practice; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to follow veterinary protocols and report observations accurately.

Responsibilities

• Apply veterinary knowledge to care and treatment of animals
• Examine impounded animals to determine health and adoptability
• Assist veterinarian with medical protocols, medications, vaccines, anesthesia, injections
• Perform pre-surgical exams and post-surgical observations
• Record surgical and medical data and manage medical inventory
• Interact with the public and counsel adopters on post-operative care
• Transport animals to contracted veterinarians when needed

Education

Associate’s degree in veterinary technology

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Outlook

Job description

SALARY

$20.69 - $36.22

NATURE OF WORK

Grade: BOCC-B80-5 a Job Class: 3 - Technicians (EEO-1 Job Categories-United States of America), Tier 1 -

• Normal duties would include preparation for, response to, and recovery from a disaster
• Not excused from work during a disaster
• Most likely called in to work prior to onset, will report when summoned or no less than 18 hours before onset of TS force winds
• Provided with food, water, shelter VERY IMPORTANT TO HAVE A PLAN (Tier Status)

Worker Comp Code: 8831 - Hospital-Veterinary & Drivers (United States of America) EEO Classification: 3 - Technicians (EEO-1 Job Categories-United States of America)

JOB TYPE: Employee

NATURE OF JOB: ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Applies knowledge of veterinary technology as related to the care and treatment of animals, examines and evaluates impounded animals to determine health and potential adoptability; works with veterinarian to establish routine health and medical protocols, daily observations of shelter population for injuries and illness, and reporting of incidents. Applies knowledge of veterinary medical practices, administers medication, vaccines, anesthesia, and oral, intra-muscular, subcutaneous and intravenous injections; safely and humanely handles and restrains large and small animals. Applies knowledge of veterinary practices and procedures and laboratory procedures, performs pre-surgical examinations including physical exam and evaluation, animal history, blood work and vaccines; performs pre and post-surgical observations of animal and reports condition changes; maintains complete and detailed surgical records. Assists safely and humanely, with, or euthanizes sick and injured, or unwanted animals of a variety of sizes and breeds, in accordance with regulations and standard veterinary procedures. Records, controls and maintains security of federally-restricted drugs and barbiturates in accordance with pertinent laws, rules and regulations including bio hazardous waste disposal related to the treatment of animals. Maintains medical inventory and ordering supplies for the veterinary clinic and shelter. Establishes and maintains courteous and effective working relationships with co-workers and the general public. Serves as primary liaison between veterinarian and staff. Counsels citizens who adopt pets on post-operative care. Performs animal care and custodial work in the County’s Animal Shelter. Greets the public, ensures familiarity with State of Florida and Bay County laws, rules and regulations pertaining to animals in order to be able to answer questions in person and over the telephone. Prepares clear, concise, and detailed reports and records relative to redemptions, adoptions, and euthanasia of animals. Transports animals to contracted veterinarian, as needed. The employer may add to or change duties at any time and as determined by the County and its leaders to best ensure that the public is served through the work of the Department. Performs other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university in veterinary technology with valid certification as a veterinary technician desired: AND Two (2) years’ experience in private veterinary or shelter medicine practice assisting in surgery, medical treatments, and performing diagnostic procedures; OR An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS

Possession of or ability to obtain and maintain a valid Florida driver license upon offer of employment with a driving record acceptable to the County Driving Policy and insurance program.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Ability to have good interpersonal and communication skills to deal with public. Knowledge of project management and organizational skills. Ability to have excellent oral and written communication skills. Proficient in the use of MS Word, Excel, and Outlook. Ability to understands and carry out oral and written assignments and instructions. Ability to comprehend, speak and read the English language Ability to maintain good interpersonal and communication skills to deal with the public. Ability to safely and humanely pick up and handle animals, alive and deceased, up to and over 100 pounds, with assistance when needed. Ability to work indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions. Ability to maintain records in a highly organized and responsible manner.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

Work is primarily performed indoors but requires moderate exposure to environmental changes (e.g., outdoor weather and/or field conditions, warehouses, garages, etc.) or irate customers, extreme noise, odors, fumes or airborne particles; dangerous animals, toxic and caustic chemicals, heights and/or dust. Works with different types of animals under varying and stressful conditions; works indoors and outdoors in all-weather conditions. This position requires some exposure or risk to physical health and/or physical safety (e.g., exposure to environmentally hazardous material, heavy equipment, etc.). This position may require the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and may include completing and successfully passing medical evaluations or clearances. This position requires stooping, crouching, walking, pulling, lifting, grasping, hearing, visual acuity (i.e. seeing up close, seeing far away, depth perception), kneeling, reaching, pushing, talking, standing, climbing, finger movement, repetitive motions. This position requires dealing with animals, alive or dead, capturing, restraining, handling, lifting up to 100 lbs. and carrying up to 100lbs.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

May be subject to emergency management situations that may require working afterhours, weekends and holidays.

WORK LOCATION

Not Eligible for Remote Work - This position is assigned to a county worksite. Due to the non-portable nature of the essential functions of this position, this position is not eligible for telework.

EMPLOYER

BOCC Bay County Board of County Commissioners

Address: Human Resources Department 840 W. 11th Street Panama City, Florida, 32401 Phone: [phone] Website Bay County is an Equal OpportunityEmployer and does not discriminate basedon race, color, religion, sex (includinggender identity and pregnancy), nationalorigin, age, disability, genetic information,sexual orientation, or parental status. *Salary/Hourly wages are determined by verifiable experience. Our Work Experience is the combination of everything that’s unique about our culture, our core values, our company meetings, our commitment to success, our recognition programs, but most importantly, it’s our people. Our employees are self-disciplined, hardworking, curious, trustworthy, humble and truthful. They make choices according to what is best for the team, they live for opportunities to collaborate and make a difference, and they make us the #1 Top Workplace in our area.