ANIMAL CARE TECHNICIAN - VET ASSISTANT (FULL TIME)
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ANIMAL CARE TECHNICIAN - VET ASSISTANT (FULL TIME)
City of Newport News - Virginia (Newport News)
Estimate Hiring Range: $32,760.00 - $42,588.00 Based on Experience What would a typical day on the job be like? What work would I do? If you have a passion for helping and caring for animals, look no further - this is the job for you!! A typical day for Veterinary Assistant in the Parks and Recreation department consists of working in the veterinary clinic part of shelter. On a daily basis, you will be responsible for bringing dogs and cats to the veterinary clinic for surgery. Prepping animals for surgeries, cleaning surgical instruments, re-assembling surgical packs, filling post op medications, administering medications and vaccines. Also responsible for helping to maintain a clean environment including, but not limited to medical equipment, kennels and common surfaces. As a veterinary assistant, you will also help with veterinarian with shelter rounds, as well as foster animal medical appointments. You can be taught medical terminology, and how to set up and read fecal samples, collection & set up of ear cytology, how to draw blood. We have digital X-ray machine & IDEXX in house blood machines, as well as veterinary software for our exams. You will become trained on how to position/hold animals for radiographs, run blood on IDEXX blood machine, and utilizing software for animal record keeping. How much money can I make? The estimated hiring range for this position is $32,760.00 - $42,588.00 annually ($15.75 - $20.48 per hour for part-time) depending on education and experience. The part-time position averages 20-29 hours a week. What are the qualifications for this position? The Animal Care Technician – Veterinary Assistant will require a High School diploma or equivalent, with any combination of education, experience or training that equates to proven knowledge, skills and abilities (generally obtained through experience in caring for animals). This position will also require satisfactory results from local and state criminal background check, sex offender registry check, a valid driver’s license with an acceptable record, and a pre-employment medical screening and substance abuse testing. Why should I work for the City of Newport News? The City of Newport News is an organization committed to excellence in public service with strong communication and teamwork. As an established employer of choice in the Hampton Roads area, the City is also dedicated to maximizing employee potential. Join the City of Newport News and embrace the City’s values of “Commitment, Caring, and Collaboration.” What else should I know? The City of Newport News regularly promotes from within with the potential to become a full-time employee. Full-time benefits include a comprehensive package to include a Virginia Retirement System defined benefit and defined contribution plan, medical, dental, vision, and a variety of wellness initiatives. Come join a team that treats you like family and emphasizes open communication If interested in learning more about this position, and to apply visit https://www.nnva.gov/193/Apply-for-a-Job MUST APPLY ON OUR CITY JOB SITE! MUST COMPLETE THE CITY JOB APPLICATION WITH ALL YOUR WORK HISTORY, EDUCATION AND APPLICABLE VOLUNTEER WORK.
Required Qualifications:
The Animal Care Technician – Veterinary Assistant will require a High School diploma or equivalent, with any combination of education, experience or training that equates to proven knowledge, skills and abilities (generally obtained through experience in caring for animals). This position will also require satisfactory results from local and state criminal background check, sex offender registry check, a valid driver’s license with an acceptable record, and a pre-employment medical screening and substance abuse testing.