Veterinary Assistant - City
About The Position
This posting will be used to fill a current vacancy in the Animal Welfare Division of the Development Services Department within the City of Oklahoma City. An eligibility list will be established or supplemented for filling future vacancies per provisions of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Collective Bargaining Agreement. The primary purpose of the class is to provide health screening and routine veterinary services for the City’s animal shelter. The work is technical in nature and requires knowledge of and skill in the application of veterinary service techniques gained prior to assuming the position. Essential job functions include: identifying animals for placement in adoption programs, needing treatment, to be quarantined, or for euthanasia; conducting health screens and laboratory tests on animal blood, feces, and urine samples; caring for orphaned, sick, or injured animals; and monitoring and recording the condition of quarantined, sick, or injured animals. Details of the primary job functions include, but are not limited to: maintaining accurate and current records for each animal, documenting dates, locations, treatments, changes in condition, dietary considerations, surgeries, or medications; administering vaccines and inserting microchip identifiers; removing sutures following surgery; examining animals before and after surgery; and dispensing medication for adopted and pre-adopted animals. The employee exchanges information with the general public and other City employees when responding to questions, explaining policies and procedures, and giving advice. This classification may assist with the training of veterinary students and volunteers; conduct informal tours; enforce policies; functionally supervise non-technical staff; and/or demonstrate work procedures. The employee works under general supervision and according to established procedures but may prioritize the assigned duties. The accuracy of work products is subject to review by an immediate supervisor.
Requirements
- Knowledge of and skill in applying standard laboratory techniques and procedures used to perform tests specific to the assigned work unit.
- Skill in verbal and written communication.
- Skill in the safe use of standard laboratory equipment and supplies.
- Skill in using computer software to perform established and custom test and/or data control applications.
- Skill in recording information accurately.
- Skill in following verbal and written instructions.
- Skill in identifying and preparing animals to be groomed, medicated, examined, tested, or scheduled for surgery.
- Skill in performing standard arithmetic operations.
- Ability and willingness to conduct euthanasia procedures according to established protocol and guidelines.
- Ability to work independently when performing assigned tasks.
Responsibilities
- Identifying animals for placement in adoption programs, needing treatment, to be quarantined, or for euthanasia
- Conducting health screens and laboratory tests on animal blood, feces, and urine samples
- Caring for orphaned, sick, or injured animals
- Monitoring and recording the condition of quarantined, sick, or injured animals
- Maintaining accurate and current records for each animal, documenting dates, locations, treatments, changes in condition, dietary considerations, surgeries, or medications
- Administering vaccines and inserting microchip identifiers
- Removing sutures following surgery
- Examining animals before and after surgery
- Dispensing medication for adopted and pre-adopted animals
- Assisting with the training of veterinary students and volunteers
- Conducting informal tours
- Enforcing policies
- Functionally supervising non-technical staff
- Demonstrating work procedures
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- An average of $22,000 annually contributed toward your benefits and retirement
- A comprehensive package designed to support your health and wellness, financial security, work-life balance, and personal and professional growth and development
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
