Veterinary Technician

We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Veterinary Technician to join our team at Seminole County, FL. As a key member of our animal care team, you will be responsible for providing exceptional care and support to our animals, ensuring their health and well-being.

• Animal Care and Handling: Physically examine all incoming animals for signs of injury or illness and alert the Veterinarian when medical treatment is necessary.
• Medical Procedures: Administer medications in the form of injectable, oral, or topical as directed, and perform euthanasia of animals under the direction of the Veterinarian.
• Lab Work: Collect and test blood, urine, and fecal samples, and maintain all lab machines and equipment.
• Surgical Support: Prepare surgical equipment and assist with anesthesia administration and monitoring for shelter pets undergoing surgery.
• Record Keeping: Maintain accurate and detailed medical records and drug logs.
• Inventory Management: Monitor and maintain inventory of medications, surgical supplies, and kennel supplies.

• Education: High School diploma or GED and two years' experience as a Veterinarian Technician or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Certifications: Florida Animal Control Association Officer Certification, Florida Animal Control Association Euthanasia Certification, and Crematorium Certification within one (1) year of employment.
• Skills: Knowledge of animal behavior, signs and severity of common animal diseases, and medications used to prevent common communicable diseases, euthanize, and tranquilize animals.
• Physical Demands: Ability to handle animals of various sizes and demeanor in a safe and effective manner, and be physically able to perform the duties of the position.

• Competitive Salary: Our compensation system includes competitive hiring salaries.
• Paid Time Off: New full-time employees accrue 20 days per year of Paid Time Off (16 days for 24-hour shift personnel).
• Paid Holidays: We observe 12 paid holidays, including an employee birthday holiday and a floating Work/Life Day.
• Bereavement Leave: Employees may receive up to one week paid leave per fiscal year for absence due to the death of an immediate family member.
• Florida Retirement System: All employees in regularly established positions are automatically covered from the first day of employment.
• Employee Assistance Program: Our EAP provider can help employees and their families with issues such as personal/family matters, financial debt counseling, substance abuse, etc.
• Training and Development Program: The Employee Learning Center provides training opportunities for employees which promote performance, enhance employees' work life experiences, and support the organization.
• Employee Awards and Recognition: A program to reward outstanding performance and enhance service to the citizens of Seminole County.
• Wellness Center: Includes exercise equipment, resource library, and educational programs.
• Health Insurance: Health Insurance is effective the first of the month after completing 30 calendar days of employment.
• Life Insurance: Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance for employees, equal to one times annual salary.
• Long-Term Disability: Provides 60% of salary after 6 months of disability.