Veterinary Technician

Collin County; McKinney (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

200% retirement match

Tuition reimbursement

Medical, dental, vision plans

10 paid holidays annually

PTO 24 days first year

Job summary

Collin County is seeking Veterinary Technician candidates to care for animals and perform health assessments under the supervision of the Animal Services Manager.

Key duties include administering basic shots, deworming, weighing, feeding, recording health data, photographing animals, and maintaining kennels and supplies. A Texas RVT eligibility within 6 months and an Associate degree are required, plus a valid Texas driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Associate degree required or equivalent.
• RV T eligibility within 6 months of hire in Texas.

Responsibilities

• Caring for animals by administering basic shots, deworming, and weighing them.
• Feeding and watering for all animals.
• Conducting basic health assessments.
• Observing for and treating illness.
• Maintaining animal health records by entering data into computer systems.
• Photographing animals for records and adoption listings.
• Cleaning kennel areas.
• Maintaining inventory of supplies.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Skills

Animal care

Record keeping

Health assessment

Basic medical administration

Education

Associate degree

RVT eligibility within 6 months

Job description

Collin County is seeking exceptional candidates to fill the position of a Veterinary Technician. A Veterinary Technician is responsible for, but not limited to, caring for animals and conducting health assessments. Work is performed under the direction of the Animal Services Manager.

Primary Functions

• Caring for animals by administering basic shots, deworming, and weighing them.
• Feeding and watering for all animals.
• Conducting basic health assessments.
• Observing for and treating illness.
• Maintaining animal health records by entering relevant data into computer tracking system.
• Photographing animals for records, adoption marketing, and animal listings.
• Cleaning kennel areas.
• Maintaining inventory of supplies.
• Performing other duties, as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must have the knowledge necessary to understand basic operational, technical, and office processes.
• Must have broad knowledge in the field of veterinary services, usually acquired through an Associate’s degree program.
• Registered Veterinary Technician or ability to earn RVT within 6 months of hire from the Texas Association of Registered Veterinary Technicians is required.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Texas Drivers license with an acceptable driving record.

Workplace and Benefits

Collin County offers a fast-paced working environment, 200% retirement match with employee contributions earning 7% interest, 100% tuition reimbursement, affordable medical, dental, and vision plans, 10 paid holidays annually, 24 days of PTO in your first year of employment with balance rollover from year-to-year, county-provided life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and other optional participation benefits. You can read more about the comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and long and short term disability on the Collin County website.

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