Veterinary Assistant

Washoe County Regional Animal Services

Job Description

VETERINARY ASSISTANT
Salary
$50,606.40 - $65,790.40 Annually

Location
Reno, NV

Job Type
Full Time

Job Number
60019277 (04/2024)

Department
Animal Services

Opening Date
04/10/2024

Closing Date
5/1/2024 11:59 PM Pacific

DESCRIPTION
BENEFITS
QUESTIONS
Position Information
Under general supervision, provides support services and assistance in the veterinary care for all animals under the care of the Washoe County Regional Animal Services (WCRAS); and performs other related duties as required.

This is an Open Competitive/Countywide Promotional recruitment being conducted to fill a current full-time vacancy in the Washoe County Regional Animal Services department. The list established from this recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur.

For more information on this position, please see the Job Specification at https://www.washoecounty.gov/humanresources/Careers/jobspecs.php

Minimum Qualifications
One year of full-time professional experience with animals in an established veterinary clinic, government, or nonprofit animal shelter; OR an equivalent combination of training and experience.

License Or Certificate

Possession of a valid driver's license is required at the time of appointment.
Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid certification as a euthanasia technician within one year of appointment.
Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid controlled substance certificate within one year of appointment.

The Ideal Candidate Will

Have a Veterinary Assistant Certification from an accredited program.
Have knowledge of animal handling, care and treatment from experience in a professional work environment.
Have knowledge of a variety of animal species, breeds, and related behaviors.
Have the ability to remain calm under pressure, adapt quickly to changing circumstances and prioritize tasks effectively.
Demonstrate attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining a clean and organized work environment.
Have the ability to collaborate effectively as part of a team and are willing to assist wherever needed.
Have outstanding written and oral communication skills.
Demonstrate commitment to public service, and value exceptional customer service.
Be Bilingual English and Spanish.
Have experience with high volume spay/neuter.
Conditions of Employment
The Washoe County Employees Association (WCEA) Non- Supervisory covers the Veterinary Assistant position.

Background checks will be conducted on selected applicants through the State of Nevada and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).

Per the Washoe County Background and Reference Checks Policy, new and rehired employees are required to submit to a fingerprint based background investigation. Effective July 1, 2019, the $40.25 fee associated with this background investigation will be paid by the employee (if applicable) and deducted automatically from the first paycheck. Employment is contingent upon the results of the background check, although a record of conviction will not necessarily bar an applicant from employment.

Washoe County requires its employees to reside in the state of Nevada or neighboring California communities such as Truckee, South Lake Tahoe or Susanville as of their first day of work.

Washoe County hires all new employees at the minimum rate of the salary range and eligible employees may receive an annual merit increase of 5% until they reach the maximum salary for the classification. Upon promotion, current Washoe County employees are placed at the minimum rate of the salary range for the higher classification of the new position OR a promotional calculation, whichever is greater.

What Happens Next

1. After your application is screened, you will be notified via the email you provided whether you have met the minimum requirements for the position. Those applicants who do not meet the qualifications have one (1) business day to file an appeal and request a review of their qualifications.

2. Applicants who meet the minimum requirements will receive an email invitation to take the Professional Level online exam administered remotely; notices will be delivered within 1-3 business days from the closing of the recruitment.

This exam link will be delivered via email after the closing date of the recruitment and qualified candidates will have a time limit to complete the exam, typically within 3-5 calendar days. **You will be notified if you are eligible to transfer an exam score within 1-3 business days following the closing date of the recruitment.

The exam will evaluate your expertise, knowledge, skills and abilities in the following areas:

Reading Comprehension
Written Communication
Analytical Ability
Business Math
Interpersonal and Customer Service Skills

Pursuant to the Washoe County Personnel Handbook, the Department of Human Resources does not administer an exam when there are less than 20 qualified candidates. Once the recruitment has closed, if there are less than 20 qualified candidates, the exam will be waived and all qualifying candidates will be placed on an unranked eligible list which will be referred to the hiring department. If the exam is scheduled to move forward and less than 20 candidates take the exam as determined by the Department of Human Resources, the exam will be waived. Only those candidates who took the exam or have a transfer score will be placed on an unranked eligible list which will be referred to the hiring department.

3. After the exam is completed, you will receive an additional email notifying you of the results. If you pass the examination, you will receive your score and rank. This rank will be used to determine which candidates will be interviewed by departments trying to fill a vacancy.

4. Hiring departments schedule interviews from a list of top scoring candidates. If your name is not sent to the hiring department, it will remain on the list for future opportunities as they become available.

5. Please be advised you can log in to your NeoGov account and click on “Applications” to view a list of the recruitments which you have applied for, your submitted application for each recruitment, a copy of the job listing, and your applicant history for each recruitment. In addition, you can also click on “Inbox” to view the notices which have been sent to you for each recruitment. If you have any updates to your contact information after your application is submitted, please contact careers@washoecounty.gov.

If you have any questions regarding the Online Application Process you can find additional information at the following link: https://www.washoecounty.gov/humanresources/faq/online/appprocess.php

Questions: Alma Parel
aparel@washoecounty.gov
775-328-2090

Veteran Point
Eligible veterans who were honorably discharged from the U.S. Armed Forces shall receive one (1) bonus point upon passing Open Competitive examinations only. In order to be given a bonus point, applicants must attach proof of Honorable Discharge (DD-214 with Classification of Discharge) to the Online Application at time of submission.

Washoe County is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce that creates a sense of belonging for all employees and citizens, thereby encouraging persons from all backgrounds and experiences to apply for employment.

Washoe County will recruit, hire, train and promote into all job levels without regard to race, religion or belief, gender, marital status or domestic partnership, familial status, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, genetic information (GINA), veteran status, political affiliation, membership in an employee association or union or any other protected class under applicable federal or state law.

This is a full time job