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Certified Veterinary Technician

Certified Veterinary Technician

Pinellas County FLClearwater, FL, US
30+ days ago
Salary
$21.36 hourly
Job description

How would you like a rewarding career in the animal care field where you can make a real difference? If you answered yes, Animal Services may the place for you. Come be a part of a rewarding and fun work environment. We are a state of the art facility that takes great pride in the work we do. We care for over 12, animals a year and have one of the best adoption programs around. We are seeking a highly motivated and compassionate individual to join our team.

What Would You Do?

  • Assist in surgery, evaluate incoming animals for signs of illness, evaluate animals medically and behaviorally for adoption, foster or rescue placement or euthanasia.
  • Euthanize all non-adoptable animals, give vaccinations, test for heartworms, FIV and FeLEUK.
  • Perform other routine lab work including fecals and skin scrapes.
  • Record and control all controlled substances.
  • Help in adoptions with customers.
  • Prepares animals for surgery, outfits operating room with surgical packs, assists veterinarian in surgical procedures, observes and reports animal health changes pre-and post-surgery, maintains surgical data records.
  • Administers medications, vaccinations, anesthesia, and oral, intra-muscular, subcutaneous and intravenous injections.
  • Enforces, controls and maintains security of drugs and barbiturates, in accordance with federal laws, rules, and regulations.
  • Performs pre-surgery physical examinations and evaluations, reports known history of animal, blood work results, and vaccinations.
  • Examines, evaluates, and vaccinates impounded animals, determines adoptability, inspects kennel population daily for injuries or illness and reports suspect animals to superior.
  • Draws blood for clinic blood banks and performs assigned laboratory tasks.
  • Performs related work as assigned or required.

What Do You Need To Have?

  • Possession and maintenance of a valid Florida Veterinary Medical Technician Certification (certification from the Florida Veterinary Medical Association (FVMA) or the Florida Veterinary Technician Association (FVTA) are recognized equally).
  • Applicants possessing a Veterinary Medical Technician Certification from another state or graduates of American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) accredited Veterinary Technician programs may be considered for employment but must acquire Florida certification within 6 months.
  • Must undergo pre-exposure rabies vaccinations and euthanasia certification within 6 months of hire.
  • Possession and maintenance of a valid State of Florida Driver’s License upon hire with eligibility based upon evaluation of a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) driving report.
  • Assignment to work a variety of work schedules including compulsory work periods in special, emergency, and / or disaster situations.
  • Physical strength and agility to lift heavy animals, equipment, and supplies.
  • Exposure to personal risk during assignments causing periodic contact with hostile or diseased animals.

    • Highly Desirable

  • Previous animal handling experience.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.

    • Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Knowledge of veterinary medical / surgical practices, procedures, and laboratory procedures.
  • Skill in applying medical and surgical procedures.
  • Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
  • Ability to handle and restrain all size animals.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, supervisors, and others.
  • Ability to deal effectively, tactfully, and courteously with the public.
  • Ability to operate a personal computer and other office equipment to enter and retrieve information, monitor work performed, and communicate information in reports, etc., at a reasonable rate of speed.

    • Why choose Pinellas County?

    Our benefits rank among the top in the area!

    We are dedicated to offering employees a multitude of comprehensive and competitive benefits including, but not limited to :

  • Medical coverage at a low cost
  • Benefits packageincludes health, vision, prescription, dental, life insurance, disability, and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
  • Florida Retirement System (FRS)
  • Generous leave time
  • Wellness Program : access to county gyms 24 / 7
  • Deferred compensation plans
  • To learn more, see What We Offer

    • Want To Learn More?

    Please review the full classification description with the Physical / Mental Demands, Working Conditions, and Knowledge, Skills, and abilities at the below link.

    Certified Veterinary Technician