Veterinary Technician, $1000 Sign On incentive

Orange County Government; Orlando (FL); On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Veterinary Technician to join their Animal Services team. This vital role involves providing medical care to shelter pets, assisting in surgeries, and ensuring the well-being of animals in a compassionate environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in veterinary care, excellent customer service skills, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced setting. Join a team that values integrity and professionalism while making a positive impact on the community. If you are passionate about animal welfare and looking for a rewarding career, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

10 paid holidays

18 days paid time off

Longevity bonus

Free basic life insurance

Free onsite wellness coaching

Employee assistance program

Free access to gyms

Participation in Florida Retirement System

Student loan forgiveness service time

Qualifications

• Minimum one year experience with public interaction and 6 months as Veterinary Technician.
• Ability to safely restrain large dogs and cats.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians with medical care and monitoring of shelter pets.
• Prepare surgery rooms and monitor animals during procedures.
• Educate owners on post-operative care and perform data entry.

Skills

Veterinary Care

Animal Restraint

Customer Service

Data Entry

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Veterinary Technician, $1000 Sign On incentive

At Orange County Government, we are proud to serve the public with integrity, honesty, fairness, and professionalism. We develop innovative policies and services that impact Central Florida and shape the future of our community. We believe in hiring the very best. Our workplace experience sets us apart and makes us a great place to work. Our goal is to create an environment of exceptional organizational values, customer service standards, and employee satisfaction. Orange County Government is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment and services to all individuals.

Job Description

General Functions

Animal Services is seeking a veterinary technician who will assist the veterinarians in ensuring shelter pets receive prompt and proper medical care and continued monitoring for individual health and welfare. Veterinary technicians handle a myriad of tasks and are essential to both the clinic team and overall shelter.

Representative Duties/Assignments

1. Receives animals from clients and briefly checks the animals.
2. Prepares the prep room prior to surgery, ensuring that the oxygen is on, vaccinations are drawn up, and diagnostic tests are ready.
3. Prepares the surgery room and reviews the surgery list.
4. Sedates and preps animals for surgery.
5. Monitors animals before, during, and after surgery to ensure animal is recovering from anesthesia.
6. Cleans and sanitizes the clinic area and surgical instruments.
7. Medicates animals throughout the facility per veterinarians instructions. Administers treatments and performs procedures per veterinarians guidance.
8. Releases animals to their owners/fosters/adopters; educates owners/fosters/adopters on post-operative care, general husbandry, and relevant Division policies and procedures.
9. Performs data entry to document veterinary care, communications among staff and owners/fosters/adopters, and any other pertinent info to ensure seamless quality of care and exceptional customer service.
10. Supports the mission and vision of Animal Services.
11. Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Graduation from High School or equivalent required, with at least one year of experience interacting with the public, including a minimum of 6 months in a Veterinary Technician position. Must have the ability to safely and effectively restrain large dogs and cats. In Lieu of the degree requirements, additional relevant experience may be substituted on a year for year basis.

Application Deadline

Open Date: 04/18/2025
Close Date: 5/18/2025

This posting is subject to close without prior notice.

Salary Information

Pay Grade: 109 - From $18.18 to $23.71
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Placement based on Education and Experience

Sign-on Incentive

This position may be eligible for a Sign-on Incentive. To learn more about our Sign-on Incentive Program visit our website at:

• 10 paid holidays and up to 2 floating holidays annually.
• 18 days paid time off per year.
• Longevity bonus based on years of service.
• 6 days of paid TERM (sick) time annually.
• Free basic life, long term disability, and employee assistance for all the family members effective on day one.
• Participation in the Florida Retirement System.
• Employee assistance program includes multiple free one on one sessions with licensed counselors and online tools for legal advice, financial planning, personal life balance, etc.
• Free access to Wellworks gyms and Orange County Recreation Centers.
• Free onsite wellness coaching, including dietician and nurse.
• Earn service time to forgive student loans.

Disclaimer: Benefits may vary for employees under collective bargaining agreements.

If you are claiming Veterans' Preference, you are responsible for providing the required eligibility documentation by the closing date of the posting. Please scan and upload a copy of your cover letter and supporting documents, to Orange County Human Resources Division via the secure Box.com folder.

Your cover letter should include the Job ID number you are applying for, the title of the position, your full name and the last 4 digits of your social security number. *If you are a current employee returning from active military service, you may be eligible for promotion preference if the active military service qualifies for Veterans' Preference. Please note that Veterans' Preference applies only to a Veterans' first promotion after reinstatement or reemployment, without exception.

The Orange County Animal Shelter is located on Conroy Road in Orlando, Florida.

Notes

Selected candidate will be required to successfully complete the pre-employment drug, physical and background check.