Veterinary Health Care Technician POS #

Salary : $42,930.92 Annually

Location : 4704 Corporation Drive Fayetteville, NC

Job Type : Full-Time

Job Number : 202502456

Department : Animal Services

Opening Date : 01 / 06 / 2025

Closing Date : 1 / 20 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Eastern

Salary Grade : 106

Position Overview

The Veterinary Healthcare Technician located within the Animal Services Department assists the veterinarian with providing medical care for all animals housed within the animal shelter, or out in the field as required.

Examples of Duties

• Performs physical examination of animals, administer vaccines, performs house diagnostic testing and interpret results, prepare and administer medications to animals.
• Monitor and evaluate overall health of general animal population, identify and address ill animals in accordance with established guidelines, coordinates with veterinarian as needed
• Perform euthanasia by injection, maintain all applicable records including DEA controlled substance records
• Assist veterinarian with sterilization surgeries, including calculating drug dosages, administering and monitoring anesthesia, responding to anesthetic emergencies and preforming pre and post-surgical procedures
• Clean and maintain surgical instruments, equipment and surgical suite

Minimum Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited two-year college or technical school with a degree in Veterinary Medical Technology and one (1) year of experience as a veterinary assistant or related field; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Must obtain both the certification to administer euthanasia by injection and certification as a rabies vaccinator within one year of hire date.

Management Preference : Registered Veterinary Technician in the State of NC preferred but not required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Conditions of Employment :

A formal transcript will be required. College transcripts may be submitted on-line via the attachment feature or mailed to Cumberland County Human Resources, 117 Dick St. Fayetteville, NC 28301.

Driving is an essential function of this position. To be considered, you must have a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record. If your driver's license is from another state, you will be required to obtain and show proof of a valid NC driver's license within 60 days of hire.

Successful candidates who receive a conditional offer of employment with Cumberland County must pass pre-employment screenings, including criminal history checks and drug screenings, as required by Cumberland County Policies and Procedures, prior to beginning work or receiving a final offer of employment. Refusal to submit to testing or testing positive for prohibited substances will result in the withdrawal of the conditional employment offer.

Cumberland County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions at Cumberland County are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or any other status protected by applicable laws and regulations. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals and will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable law. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Cumberland County offers a generous benefit plan including a Government Retirement Plan, 13 paid holidays per year and an Employee Wellness Center Clinic.To see more information about the benefits offered to employees

Are you able to handle and restrain animals of multiple species, including dogs, cats, birds, livestock, reptiles, etc.?

Which of the following veterinary procedures are you slightly proficient with performing?

Which of the following veterinary procedures are you very proficient with performing?

This position will be required to perform euthanasia. Would you be able to perform this requirement?

This position may, at times, be required to work nights, weekends, or holidays. Are you able to meet these requirements?

You will be required to exert moderate to heavy, though not constant physical effort, typically involving some combination of climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching and which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and / or pulling objects and materials weighing 50-100 pounds or more, occasionally. Can you meet this requirement?

This position is considered "Essential Personnel"' meaning, staff is required to work during inclement weather and during a State of Emergency. Can you meet this requirement?

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