Animal Care Specialist
2 weeks ago
In certain roles, increased compensation may be provided for night shifts and specific assignments.
ROLE SUMMARY: An Animal Care Specialist supports a Veterinarian by executing routine and specialized tasks in the medical or surgical care of animals within municipal animal shelters or spay and neuter facilities. Responsibilities include performing euthanasia by injection and administering vaccinations under the supervision of a licensed Veterinarian, providing emergency medical assistance to injured animals, and undertaking related duties.
QUALIFICATIONS: A Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) certificate, issued by the State of California Veterinary Medical Board, is mandatory at the time of application.
APPLICATION PROCESS: Applications are exclusively accepted online.
To apply, navigate to the online job bulletin of interest and select the "Apply" icon at the top of the page.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: This examination may close without prior notice once a sufficient number of applications have been received.
EXAMINATION WEIGHT:
Application Review = 100%
This examination will consist solely of an application review conducted by Personnel Department staff to confirm that applicants meet the minimum qualifications for the position.
NOTES:
- This examination is based on a validation study.
- Some roles within the Department of Animal Services may necessitate Veterinary Technicians to provide their own insured vehicle for City service, with mileage reimbursed according to established rates.
- The City of Los Angeles is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and does not discriminate based on disability. Reasonable accommodations will be provided upon request to ensure equal access to programs, services, and activities.
- Applications are subject to review to ensure minimum qualifications are met, and candidates may be disqualified at any time if they do not meet the stated qualifications.
- The promotional list will typically be prioritized over the open competitive list. However, if open competitive candidates achieve a higher score than the highest available promotional candidate, they may be certified ahead of promotional candidates.
- A final average score of 70% is required to be placed on the eligible list.
- In accordance with Civil Service Rules, applicants with a regular appointment to a City position or on a reserve list will be considered Promotional candidates, while all other applicants will be considered Open candidates.
- Some positions may require a valid California driver's license prior to appointment. Applicants may be disqualified if they have been convicted of a major moving violation within the past 36 months.
- Applicants may file for this examination once every 180 days during the examination administration period. Names may be removed from the eligible list after six months.
NOTICE:
If you accept an offer of employment for a regular position with the City of Los Angeles, your employee benefit coverage (including health, dental, and life insurance) will commence approximately six weeks after your original regular appointment.
AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
For further information and FAQs regarding the City's hiring process, please refer to the official resources.
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