City of Aurora

City of Aurora

Veterinary Technician- Variable Hour Not Benefit Eligible

Animal Shelter, United States of America

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About the role

  • Those values represent the touchstone for the organization, guiding the decisions of the individuals and the organization.
  • This position earns sick leave in accordance with the Healthy Families and Workplace Act.
  • The scheduled furlough dates are January 16, April 10, July 2, and December 24.

Requirements

  • Associates Degree in Veterinary Technology
  • Must have a Veterinary Technician Associates degree from an accredited school
  • Euthanasia Certification must be obtained within 3 months of hire
  • When a local announcement of emergency or disaster is declared by the City, all City of Aurora employees may be required to work as essential personnel.
  • Applicants selected for safety-sensitive positions are required to complete and pass a drug screening as a condition of employment.

Nice to have

  • Shelter and or high volume spay/neuter experience preferred
  • At least (2) years experience as a Veterinary Technician in surgery, animal care and handling
  • Current veterinary standards and practices, dog and cat breed characteristics and knowledge of standard contagion practices in a shelter environment.
  • Animal behavior and using positive reinforcement techniques to interact with shelter animals.
  • Vaccination guidelines

Skills

  • Practical application of theoretical knowledge. Capabilities or proficiencies developed through training or hands-on experience.
  • Possess safe animal handling and restraint techniques, including feral cats and aggressive dogs.
  • Competent in IV injection, catheter placement, and calculating fluid and drug doses based on Veterinarian recommendation
  • Skills and experience needed to practice anesthesia at an advanced level of competency
  • Data entry of medical records and logging of controlled substances and medical treatments
  • Skill in the use of Chameleon and windows-based programs
  • Strong customer service skills
  • Skill in checking information for accuracy and completeness and correcting errors
  • Multitasking
  • Handle sensitive situations with tact and diplomacy
  • Provide humane care and treatment for a variety of animals

Compensation

  • The full salary range for a currently licensed Veterinary Technician is $26.00 - $33.33 per hour.
  • F or candidates who are waiting to sit the Veterinary Technician License exam, the salary range begins at $23.00 - $26.67 per hour.

Benefits

  • Excellent organizations have a set of principles, or core values, that are used to implement their mission and vision.
  • Well-Funded General Employees Retirement Plan
  • This is classified as VHNE (Variable Hour Non-Benefit Employee), where the selected candidate will work less than 29 hours per week.
  • This position does not provide medical benefits.
  • Performs evaluations on animals including age, gender, general health, and spay/neuter status.
  • Properly documents medical evaluation and medical findings in computer.
  • Educates Patrons about animal's medical conditions and treatments

Company info

  • Make a difference in the lives of real people every day
  • On-site fitness center and overall employee well-being programs Internal educational programs to assist with career advancement

Equal opportunity

  • The City of Aurora is an equal opportunity employer.
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