VETERINARY TECHNICIAN

Mobile County Personnel Board; Alabama; On-site; USD 36,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading county agency is seeking a Veterinary Technician to assist a veterinarian in ensuring the health and safety of shelter animals. Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED and relevant experience in veterinary assistance, including licensure or the ability to obtain necessary certifications.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year experience as a veterinary technician or assistant.
• Must possess current licensure as a Veterinary Technician in Alabama.
• Ability to obtain Euthanasia Technician certification within one year.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical assistance to the Veterinarian.
• Maintain and improve quality of care for shelter animals.

Skills

Technical Assistance

Animal Care

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

This is routine manual work providing technical assistance to the Veterinarian involved in maintaining and improving the quality of care, health, and safety of the animals that are brought into the animal shelter.

JURISDICTIONS	YEARLY SALARY
*MOBILE COUNTY	$42,506 - $67,952
**CITY OF MOBILE	$36,717 - $58,696

*Salary amended 1/28/2025
**Salary amended 10/7/2024Minimum Qualification Requirements:
Graduation from a standard senior high school, or the successful completion of the General Educational Development (GED) test, and a minimum of one year experience as a veterinary technician or assistant, or a combination of education and experience equivalent to these requirements.

Special Requirement:
Must possess current licensure as a Veterinary Technician from the Alabama State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners, or five years of experience as a non-licensed Veterinary Technician and the ability to obtain and certification as a Euthanasia Technician in the State of Alabama within one year of employment.


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All applications should be submitted online through the Mobile Civil Service Job Opportunities page. As you create a JobOpps account, you will be asked for Notification Preferences (email or paper). Paper notification is not available; therefore, “email” should be selected. All notifications will be sent by email only. Only one application will be accepted per applicant per job posting. Accuracy and truthfulness are of primary importance for Civil Service System employment, and all applications are reviewed with this in mind. Resumes will not be accepted in place of completing the education and experience sections of the application.

If needed, computers and scanners are available in our office at 1809 Government Street, Mobile, AL.

Our office hours are 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday - Friday, except for major holidays.

Eligibles selected for appointment must meet the established medical and physical standards for the class of work. The medical examination must be by one of the physicians designated by the Personnel Board. Appointees must bear the cost of the examination.

A person with a disability may request accommodation by contacting the Mobile Civil Service at 251-470-7727.

Adam Bourne, Civil Service Director

The agencies we serve are equal-opportunity employers.