Veterinary Technician

Brevard County Sheriff's Office; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Brevard County Sheriff's Office is seeking a Veterinary Technician to assist the Staff Veterinarian in clinical operations within the animal care centers in Melbourne, Florida.

Requires a high school diploma or equivalent and two years of experience with a veterinarian; familiarity with surgical procedures, medications, sterilization and anesthesia. State Certified Veterinary Technician preferred; valid Florida driver's license required. Attendance is essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; two years' experience with a veterinarian.
• Familiar with surgical procedures, medications, sterilization and anesthesia.
• Requires valid Florida Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Assist staff veterinarian during clinical operations.
• Provide animal care as directed.
• Fill prescriptions and administer medications to animals.
• Maintain medical records and shelter data.
• Organize veterinary appointments and recheck visits.
• Observe animals for illness and report findings.
• Operate a vehicle as needed.
• Support animal care supervisor and euthanasia procedures.

Skills

Public contact experience

Animal care

Medical administration

Observation and reporting

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

State Certified Veterinary Technician preferred

Tools

Veterinary equipment familiarity

Medication handling

Record-keeping

Job description

: High School Diploma or equivalent and two (2) years' experience working with a veterinarian; familiar with surgical procedures, medications, sterilization and anesthesia.

Requires a minimum of six (6) months of experience in public contact work or as a kennel worker in an animal care facility.

State Certified Veterinary Technician preferred.

Requires Valid Florida Driver's License (must be maintained for duration of employment).

This position requires completion of the Sheriff's Office pre-employment medical certification; must be able to restrain animals

: Under direct Supervision of the Staff Veterinarian. Performs skilled work assisting the Veterinarian during clinical operation. Duties involve examining and observing the condition of animals held in the animal care centers.

: The tasks below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional related tasks as necessary.

• Assist staff veterinarian in clinics.
• Provide animal care as directed.
• Fill prescriptions and administer medications and drugs to animals as directed.
• Provide support to staff veterinarian and animal care supervisor.
• Observes animals for signs of illness; reports findings to supervisor and/or veterinarian.
• Organizes veterinary appointments for sick or injured animals and recheck appointments.
• Maintains medical records and shelter data.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle.
• Become euthanasia certified and assist in performing euthanasia.
• Performs related work as assigned or required.
• Attendance is an essential function of this job.

The Brevard County Sheriff's Office is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity, and sexual orientation, national origin, age (over 40), disability or genetic information in employment practices. We encourage veterans, service members and their spouses and family members to apply for employment with this agency, qualified applicants will receive preference and priority in hiring decisions. ADA requires the Sheriff's Office to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Job applicants and current employees are invited to discuss accommodations.