Veterinary Health Care Technician*

Orange County Government; Hillsborough (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The Orange County Animal Services Department invites applications for a Veterinary Health Care Technician (VHCT) to assist with examinations and medical procedures for animals in the shelter and those adopted out. This role works under the Medical Program Supervisor and Medical Director Veterinarian, with opportunities to exercise independent judgment within department policies.

A NC associate degree in veterinary medical technology and relevant experience are required; additional certifications

Qualifications

• Associate degree in veterinary medical technology or closely related field required.
• Three years of veterinary experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform physical and behavioral examinations of shelter animals.
• Perform medical procedures on animals admitted to and adopted from the shelter.

Education

Associate degree in veterinary medical technology

Job description

The Orange County Animal Services Department has an opening for a Veterinary Health Care Technician(VHCT).

The work involves performing physical and behavioral examination and medical procedures of animals admitted to, and adopted from, the animal shelter.

Work is performed under the general supervision of the Medical Program Supervisor and Medical Director Veterinarian with some leeway to exercise independent judgment within the framework of applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures in the performance of duties, both in terms of planning and accomplishing work, and in making decisions regarding needs and requests. Supervision or leading others is not a responsibility of this class. Does related work as required.

Work location: 1601 Eubanks Road Chapel Hill

• A pre-employment drug screen and background check is required.

Note: the hiring range is on this job posting NOT on the job specification.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Graduation from a regionally accredited or registered college or university with an associate degree in veterinary medical technology or closely related field ANDthree (3) years of veterinary experience, OR

An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined above. A higher degree does not substitute for work experience.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license issued by the State of North Carolina for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
• All offers of employment are conditional upon successful clearance of a background check. Employment cannot commence until the employee has been cleared.
• Possession of or ability to obtain certification as a Certified Euthanasia Technician within the first six (6) months of employment.
• Possession of or ability to obtain certification as a Certified Rabies Vaccinator at the earliest class offering for such certification and no later than one (1) year of hire with Orange County.

Orange County is an Equal Opportunity and Aff... Employer