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Veterinary Technician

4 months ago

Fort Lauderdale, United States Broward County, FL Full time
Salary: $21.26 - $33.94 Hourly

Location : Fort Lauderdale 33312, FL

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Number: 1410828

Department: RED ACD Clinic

Opening Date: 08/08/2023

Closing Date: Continuous

Veterans' Preference Notice: Under Section 295.07, Florida Statutes, certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such servicemembers and veterans, receive preference and priority, and certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements, in employment with Broward County and are encouraged to apply for the positions being filled.

REQUIREMENTS AND PREFERENCES

Broward County is not accepting attachments for this recruitment, including resumes or similar supporting documentation. Please ensure you complete the application in its entirety and include all information you want considered.

The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified candidates for Veterinary Technician to support Animal Care Division.

Benefits of Broward County Employment

High Deductible Health Plan - bi-weekly premiums:

Single $10.39 / Family $76.94

Includes a County Funded Health Savings Account of up to $2400 Annually

Consumer Driven Health Plan - bi-weekly premiums:

Single $78.64 / Family $273.13

Florida Retirement System (FRS) - Pension or Investment Plan

457 Deferred Compensation employee match

Eleven (11) paid holidays each year

Vacation (Paid Time Off) = 2 weeks per year

Up to 40 hours of Job Basis Leave for eligible positions

Tuition Reimbursement (Up to 2K annually)

Paid Parental Leave

General Description
Provides medical care to animals.
Works under general supervision, independently developing work methods and sequences.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Requires one (1) year of clinical experience in a veterinary clinic or hospital; high volume spay-neuter clinic; municipal or animal welfare organization.

Special Certifications and Licenses
Must possess or obtain the Euthanasia certification within six (6) months of hire.

Preferences
- Registered Veterinary Technician
- FACA Animal Control Officer
- Fear Free Shelter Certification
- FACA Euthanasia Instructor
- Experience Pre/Post Surgery Prep & Care
- Experience Administering Medication/Oral, Topical and Injectables (SQ, IM and IV)
- Experience training junior Vet Techs/Kennel Assistants
- Fluent in Spanish or Creole
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the job as necessary.

Recognize and detects signs of infectious disease, pain, discomfort or anxiety and alerts the Veterinarian. Provides daily treatments as directed by Veterinarian.

Performs walkthroughs of the shelter several times daily to find animals that require medical attention and alerts Veterinarian for treatment plan.

Speaks with adopters/potential adopters and co-workers when questions arise about medical conditions or animals at the shelter; provides foster parents, and owners, assistance and knowledge of how to care for the animals, administers medicines; places medications and microchip information into packs for adopters on pickup.

Performs emergency treatment upon sick and injured animals and administers follow-up treatment as advised by Veterinarian.

Prepares animals for surgeries, places animals on the surgery table, ensuring they are properly hooked up to the anesthesia machines and monitors all animals under anesthesia to ensure heart rate and respiration remain stable, assists the veterinarian during surgery, and monitors all animals post-surgery to ensure that they recover safely from anesthesia.

Compounds medications and injections for clinic and field usage.

Evaluates the condition of various sick animals that are brought to the clinic, including animals that are out on foster or who have been recently adopted; assists the veterinarian during exams and Rabies vaccinations.

Performs pre-surgical exams and assists veterinarian during surgery.

Operates an autoclave, ultra sonic cleaner, clinical scale, surgical lighting and any traditional equipment of an animal shelter clinic environment.

Cleans and prepares surgery room for the performance of surgical procedures. Cleans and disinfects clinic service exam room, intake exam room and treatment exam room.

Performs routine medical procedures upon adopted, incoming, and redeemed animals; prepares and administers vaccines, flea/tick prevention, blood testing and microchipping, administers oral and injectable medications; checks temperature; uses a microscope and other diagnostic equipment for the purpose of identifying parasitic conditions and diseases; conducts health exams and administers first-aid when necessary.

Cleans and disinfects kennels and cages in order to provide a suitable environment for the animals; makes routine inspections of animals and their cages for their health, welfare, safety and cleanliness. Cares for and feeds impounded animals. Performs humane euthanasia as needed to mitigate pain and suffering.

Updates and maintains records on animals processed through the clinic noting all actions taken and dates thereof.

Performs related work as assigned.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Physical Demands

Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.

Performs medium work that involves walking, standing, stooping, stretching, or lifting all of the time and also involves exerting between 20 and 50 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or exceptional skill, adeptness, and speed in the use of fingers, hands, or limbs in tasks involving very close tolerances or limits of accuracy.

Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment)

Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.

Involves routine and frequent exposure to animals; disease/pathogens.

SPECIAL INFORMATION

County Core Competencies
All Broward County employees strive to demonstrate the County's four core behavioral competencies.
  • Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
  • Customer focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
  • Instills trust: Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
  • Values differences: Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliance

Broward County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The ADA requires Broward County to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with the Professional Standards/Human Rights Section.

Emergency Management Responsibilities

Note: During emergency conditions, all County employees are automatically considered emergency service workers. County employees are subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as a hurricane, or other emergency situation and are expected to perform emergency service duties, as assigned.

County-wide Employee Responsibilities

All Broward County employees must serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of Broward County's Employee Code of Ethics, gift, and conflict of interest policies.

All Broward County employees must establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression.

Broward is a dynamic county that offers an exciting, stable career with incredible employee benefits such as 11 annual holidays, accrued annual/vacation and sick leave, FRS retirement, $50,000 of free life insurance, training and development, and participation eligibility in a deferred compensation (457) plan with a match up to $2,000. In addition, Broward County offers 2 health plans, a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with a County-funded Health Savings Account (HSA), and a Consumer Driven Health plan (CDH), Dental insurance, Vision insurance and Section 125 Flexible spending accounts for Medical Expenses and Dependent Care. Part-time 20+ benefit eligible employees receive the benefits described above at a reduced amount.

01

Do you have at least one (1) year of clinical experience in a veterinary clinic/hospital, high volume spay-neuter clinic, or municipal/animal welfare organization? (Must be verified in submitted application).
  • Yes
  • No


02

Do you have a national certification to perform euthanasia in an animal shelter?
  • Yes
  • No


03

If you answered "No" to the previous question, are you willing and able to obtain an euthanasia certification, if hired?
  • Yes
  • No


04

The facility is open weekends and holidays, and you will be required to work weekends and holidays as needed. Are you willing and able to fulfill these requirements?
  • Yes
  • No


05

During emergency conditions, all County employees are considered emergency service workers. County employees are subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as a hurricane, or other emergency and are expected to perform emergency service duties, as assigned. Are you willing and able to fulfill these requirements?
  • Yes
  • No


06

Describe in detail your veterinary technician experience.

07

Select the option(s) from the skills listed below that describe your work experience. Check all that apply.
  • a. I have experience in a veterinary office performing predominately non-medical duties, (may have given shots or vaccinations).
  • b. I have experience in a veterinary office assisting customers and the Veterinarian in routine duties related to the care of animals
  • c. I have kennel aide experience
  • d. I have farm animal care experience
  • e. I have experience using the capture pole
  • f. I have experience handling dogs in an animal grooming establishment
  • g. I have experience in canine behavioral evaluation, or training and adoption counseling
  • h. I have experience in customer service, related to speaking to clients regarding the health and illness of their pets
  • i. I have experience handling customer service situations with a diverse population that may involve a high degree of emotion and conflict
  • j. I have experience working independently in a high-volume, fast-paced environment
  • k. I have experience assisting in veterinary surgery, especially spay and neuter procedures
  • l. I have experience performing euthanasia in an animal shelter or veterinary hospital
  • m. I do not have any of the experience listed above


08

Although we are striving to become a no kill facility, being able to perform euthanasia is a job requirement of this position. Are you willing and able to fulfill this requirement?
  • Yes
  • No


09

Do you have a Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) certificate, its former designation was that of Animal Health Technician?
  • Yes
  • No


10

Describe your experience administering medication, tell us about your experience level administering: Oral, topical, and injectable medications.

11

Describe your experience and feelings related to euthanasia of dogs and cats. Have you ever witnessed or performed it?

12

ACD relies heavily on the use of technology to support and enhance the flow of business operations. What is your level of experience with Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Excel, and Word, and Chameleon shelter software (Beginner, Intermediate or Expert User)?

13

Tell us why you want to work at an animal shelter?

Required Question