Veterinary Technician

Hillsborough County BOCC

Job Description

This position is responsible for performing duties administering medical treatments and vaccinations, assisting a Veterinarian in performing small animal surgery, assessing the health, well-being and temperament of animals upon impound and on an ongoing basis in a shelter environment.

Minimum Qualifications Required:
- Graduation from an accredited 2- year or 4-year veterinary technician program; AND
- Successfully passing the Certified Veterinary Technician examination for the state of Florida, or being a Licensed Veterinary Technician from another state; AND
- Two year of experience working in an animal shelter or under the supervision of a Veterinarian, assisting in surgery, medical treatments, and performing diagnostic procedures; OR
- An equivalent combination of education (not less than a high school diploma/GED), training, and experience that would reasonably be expected to provide the job‐related competencies noted above; AND
- Possession of a valid Florida Driver’s License; AND
- Must be able to perform euthanasia in the state of Florida, or to pass the examination for a Euthanasia Technician within six months of employment.

This is a full time job