Veterinary Technician - Clinic Support & Animal Care

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

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation accrual

Sick time

Medical insurance

Dental/Vision

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Education incentive pay

Career training

Boot allowance

Job summary

The Brevard County Sheriff's Office seeks a dedicated veterinary assistant to support the Staff Veterinarian in animal care centers. You will assist in clinics, care for animals, administer medications, and help organize appointments while maintaining medical records.

Applicants should have a high school diploma, experience with a veterinarian, and a Florida driver’s license. State certification is preferred, and the role includes working with inmates in a shelter environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required with veterinary exposure.
• Two years’ experience working with a veterinarian and familiarity with surgery, meds, sterilization and anesthesia.
• State certification as a veterinary technician preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist staff veterinarian in clinics.
• Provide animal care as directed.
• Fill prescriptions and administer medications to animals.
• Support staff veterinarian and animal care supervisor.
• Observe animals for illness and report findings.
• Organize veterinary appointments for sick or injured animals.
• Maintain medical records and shelter data.
• Restrain animals as required and operate a vehicle.
• Assist in euthanasia when certified and needed.
• Attend to additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Operate vehicle

Vet assistant

Animal care

Medical records

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Two years' experience with a veterinarian

State Certified Veterinary Technician preferred

Job description

The Brevard County Sheriff's Office seeks a dedicated veterinary assistant to support the Staff Veterinarian in animal care centers. You will assist in clinics, care for animals, administer medications, and help organize appointments while maintaining medical records.

Applicants should have a high school diploma, experience with a veterinarian, and a Florida driver’s license. State certification is preferred, and the role includes working with inmates in a shelter environment.