Veterinary Technician

City of San Antonio

San Antonio (TX)

On-site

USD 38,000 - 52,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

The City of San Antonio seeks a Veterinary Technician to support a Veterinarian in its Animal Care Program. You will assist with surgeries, restrain animals, draw blood, collect samples, and monitor recovery in a high-volume clinic.

You must have a high school diploma or GED, at least one year of related experience, and a valid Texas Class C driver’s license. The role requires rotating 10-hour shifts and weekend/holiday availability.

Qualifications

Knowledge of basic animal health procedures and practices.
Knowledge of animal anatomy and basic surgical techniques.
Knowledge of safety procedures and techniques used in dealing with animals.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.

Responsibilities

Assists Veterinarian in restraining animals for clinical examination.
Lifts and carries animals up to 50 pounds; assists with heavier lifts.
Performs emergency first aid and monitors anesthesia during procedures.
Prepares, sterilizes, and maintains surgical packs and instruments.
Schedules surgeries and assists in post-surgical care and discharge instructions.
Maintains inventory of medical supplies and supports on-site events.

Skills

Animal health procedures

Animal anatomy

Animal handling

Injections

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Summary

Under general supervision, is responsible for performing complex technical work assisting a Veterinarian in the medical care of animals in the City's Animal Care Program. Assists in preparing animals for, monitoring during, and recovering after surgeries. Working conditions are in a high-volume veterinary clinic environment with frequent exposure to laboratory conditions including hazardous materials, unfavorable fumes and odors, and working with animal body fluids and infectious diseases. Exercises no supervision.

Work Location

Working location may rotate between Animal Care Services Main Campus at 4710 State Highway 151, San Antonio, TX 78227, and satellite city-run facilities in various locations within city limits.

Work Hours

Rotating 10-hour shifts between 6:00 AM - 7:00 PM Monday - Sunday; weekend and holiday availability required.

Essential Job Functions

Assists Veterinarian in restraining animals, for clinical examination.
Lifts and carries animals weighing up to 50 pounds to secure in cages or place on examination tables, and assists with team lifts for animals weighing over 50 pounds.
Performs emergency first aid.
Screens animals for sterilization surgery and draws blood samples to examine for filariases, anemia, etc.
Collects fecal samples and examines them for endoparasites.
Bathes, dips, and dries animals.
Prepares, sterilizes, and maintains surgical packs.
Schedules surgeries.
Sedates, undulates, and assists in applying anesthesia; maintains anesthesia; clips, shaves, and disinfects the area for incision; and assists in surgery.
Monitors animal recovery from anesthesia.
Scrubs and disinfects instruments prior to sterilization.
Examines animal before discharge and advises owner on post-surgical care of animal.
Assists in the training of personnel on basic responsibilities and animal handling.
Maintains an inventory of medical supplies.
May assist with offsite events.
Performs related duties and fulfills responsibilities as required.

Job Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent (recognized by the Texas Education Agency or a regional accrediting agency).
One (1) year of animal health care assisting a veterinarian, animal control or animal care experience.
Valid Class "C" Texas Driver's License.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience as a Veterinary Technician in a high-volume spay/neuter clinic or shelter environment.

Applicant Information

Unless otherwise stated, applicants are permitted to substitute two years of related full-time experience for one year of higher education or one year of related higher education for two years of experience in order to meet the minimum requirements of the job. One year of full-time experience is defined as 30 or more hours worked per week for 12 months. One year of higher education is defined as 30 credit hours completed at an accredited college or university.
Applicants selected for employment with the City of San Antonio in this position must receive satisfactory results from pre-employment drug testing and background checks. If required for the position, a physical, motor vehicle record evaluation, and additional background checks may be conducted.
Please be advised that if selected for this position, information regarding employment history as it relates to the qualifications of the position will be needed for employment verification. Applicants claiming military service to meet the experience requirement for this position may attach a DD214 to the application.
If selected for this position, official transcripts, diplomas, certifications, and licenses must be submitted at the time of processing. Unofficial transcripts and copies of other relevant documents may be attached to the application for consideration in advance.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

Knowledge of basic animal health procedures and practices.
Knowledge of animal anatomy and basic surgical techniques.
Knowledge of methods and procedures of animal care.
Knowledge of safety procedures and techniques used in dealing with animals and laboratory samples.
Knowledge of all the tools and instruments used in veterinary medicine.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
Ability to perform basic examinations of animals.
Ability to handle animals under all types of conditions and situations.
Ability to perform injections.
Ability to perform all the physical requirements of the position, with or without accommodations.

Benefits Information

The City of San Antonio (CoSA) strives to provide a competitive compensation and benefit package to attract and retain a highly skilled workforce. To accomplish this, CoSA offers subsidized health care benefits for active and retired employees, paid disability benefits, paid life insurance, as well as automatic participation in a pension program which is currently matched two to one.

For more detailed information, please click on the following link to view Benefits offered by the City of San Antonio:

http://www.sanantonio.gov/hr/employee_information/benefits/index.asp

Note

Part-Time, Temporary, and non-City positions are not eligible for CoSA Benefits.
Holiday and Leave benefits for Pre-K 4 SA positions may be different than what is listed at the above link.

Additional Information

The City Of San Antonio is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. This means that the City does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex (gender), age, disability, national origin, genetic information, or sexual orientation. All individuals are encouraged to apply and compete for jobs with the City of San Antonio.

If you require assistance at any stage of the application process due to a disability, please contact the Human Resources Department so that accommodations may be made to meet your needs. Our telephone number is 210-207-8705 and our fax number is 210-207-2285.

Are you a current regular full time or part time CoSA employee?

Yes - I am a Full Time City Employee.
Yes - I am a Part Time City Employee.
No - I am not a Full Time or Part Time City Employee.

Are you a veteran or active member of the armed forces?

Are you a San Antonio Ready to Work Program (SAR2W) or Train for Jobs San Antonio Program (TfJSA) participant?

Yes - SA Ready to Work Program
Yes - Train for Jobs SA Program
Yes - Both Programs
No

Do you have a valid Driver's License?

What best describes your highest level of education at the end of the current semester?

Some High School
High School Diploma or GED recognized by the Texas Education Agency or a regional accrediting agency
30+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
60+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
Associate's Degree from an accredited college or university
90+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
120+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university
Master's Degree from an accredited college or university
PhD, JD, or other Post Graduate Degree from an accredited college or university
None of the above

How many years of experience do you have in animal health care assisting a veterinarian, animal control, or animal care?

None
Less than one year
1 year
2 years
3 years
4 years
5 years or more

How many years of experience do you have as a Veterinary Technician in a high volume spay/neuter clinic or shelter environment?

None
Less than one year
1 year
2 years
3 years
4 years
5 years or more

As a veterinary technician, what types of animals have you treated? If you do not have experience, answer "n/a".

Describe any experience you have working in a high volume spay/neuter clinic, to include the number of surgeries your clinic completed per day, and what task you regularly performed during the surgical day. If you do not have experience, please answer "n/a".

Describe your experience working as a Veterinary Technician to include the tasks you complete on a daily basis in this role. If you do not have experience, please answer "n/a".

I understand this position will require me to work a rotating schedule, with the expectation of weekend and holiday availability, and possible required overtime hours. I further understand that overtime hours may be required. I have the ability to fulfill the required work schedule.

Agree
Disagree

I understand that if I have a need for a reasonable accommodation to participate in the recruitment and interview process, I can contact the Human Resources Department so that accommodations may be made to meet your needs. I further understand that if an accommodation is necessary to perform the position for which I have applied, I can contact HR after an offer has been extended.