Veterinary Technician $1000 Sign On Incentive

Orange County Government; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Orange County Animal Services in Orlando, Florida is seeking a Veterinary Technician to support veterinarians in providing high‑quality medical care for shelter pets. Duties include prepping rooms, assisting in surgery, monitoring animals, administering medications, documenting care, and communicating with staff and the public.

The role emphasizes sanitation, accurate record-keeping, and collaboration within a compassionate clinic team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One year of experience interacting with the public, including at least six months in a veterinary technician position.
• An equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepares the prep room and surgery room, including setup of oxygen, vaccines, and diagnostic tools.
• Sedates and preps animals for surgery.
• Monitors animals before, during, and after surgery.
• Cleans and sanitizes clinic areas, kennels, and surgical instruments.
• Administers medications and treatments as directed by veterinarians.
• Releases animals to fosters, rescues, or adopters and provides post-operative care instructions.
• Documents veterinary care and relevant case details in digital systems.
• Provides information on clinic services and supports the animal services mission.
• May assist on the mobile Spay/Neuter Clinic and drives the mobile unit.

Skills

Public interaction

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Surgical instruments

Job description

Overview

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.

Overview

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:

This key position assists veterinarians in ensuring shelter pets receive prompt and proper medical care and continued monitoring for individual health and welfare. Responsibilities span pre-operative, surgical, and post-operative care, including technical tasks, data entry, client communication, and sanitation duties. This role is integral to the effectiveness of the clinic team and the overall shelter operation. The clinic fosters a respectful, supportive environment that emphasizes flexibility and cooperation.

Work is performed under the general supervision of the Clinic Supervisor or other supervisory personnel. Work is reviewed and evaluated for satisfactory performance.

Representative Duties/Assignments:

Duties may vary based on area of assignment. The following are representative duties; it is not the intent to capture all duties performed by this classification.

• Prepares the prep room and surgery room, including setup of oxygen, vaccines, and diagnostic tools.
• Sedates and preps animals for surgery.
• Monitors animals before, during, and after surgery.
• Cleans and sanitizes clinic areas, kennels, and surgical instruments.
• Administers medications and treatments as directed by veterinarians.
• Releases animals to fosters, rescues, or adopters and provides instructions on post-operative care and Division policies.
• Documents veterinary care, staff communications, and relevant case details in digital systems.
• Provides information on clinic services and supports the mission and vision of Animal Services.
• May assist on the mobile Spay/Neuter Clinic and drives the mobile unit.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent.

One (1) year of experience interacting with the public, including at least six (6) months in a veterinary technician position.

An equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted.

Preferences:

Ability to safely and effectively restrain large dogs and cats, communicate clearly with coworkers and the public, and follow veterinary instructions accurately.

Application Deadline

Open Date: 09/18/2026

Close Date

This posting is subject to close without prior notice.

Salary Information

Pay Grade: 011 - From $19.00 to $24.12

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: http://www.ocfl.net/careers/#incentives

Please note that current County employees are not eligible for a sign-on monetary incentive.

Benefits

• 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.
• Low-cost medical, dental, vision, additional life insurance.
• 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.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Earn service time to forgive student loans.

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

For more information on Benefits visit - https://www.ocfl.net/EmploymentVolunteerism/EmployeeBenefits.aspx

Veterans Preference

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.

Educational Requirements

If your education was obtained in the United States, the County recognizes degrees or diplomas which are accredited by an agency recognized by the United States Department of Education (USDE) or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). If you have obtained education from a country other than the United States, your degree or diploma must be evaluated to determine the United States equivalency by a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Service (NACES) or the Association of International Credentials Evaluations (AICE) at your expense.

Address

This position is located at Orange County Animal Services located in Orlando, Florida

Notes

Selected candidates will be required to provide employment references and will be required to complete a pre-employment drug, physical and background check.