What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary Assistant - Extra Help position at San Bernardino County?
Duties may include but not limited to:
- Animal handling, restraint, sample collection for laboratory submission.
- Obtaining radiographs, vitals, charting, administering medications, performing grooming tasks, maintaining a clean environment for our patients.
- Preparing surgical equipment, ensuring all instruments are sterilized, operating rooms are set up, all other necessary surgical supplies are prepared and available for use.
- Assist in pre and post operation anesthesia, care of patients, monitoring vitals, providing heat sourcing, and clean up as needed.
- Assist in the movement of patients and surgical flow. Be able to lift up to 50 pounds independently.
- Following medical protocols established by the attending DVM.
- Perform intake of animals into the shelter, including health screening, vaccine / deworming / flea prevention administration, and any other treatment or prescription as instructed by DVM or RVT.
- Observe, monitor, and document all animals in the shelter for clinical signs of disease, illness, or injury.
- Assist in inventory management restocking of supplies.
- Other tasks as directed by DVM or RVT.
Euthanasia: Must be able to perform euthanasia of sick, injured, or non-adopted impounded animals. May be exposed to euthanasia and animal tranquilizer drugs.
Application Procedure:
Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire for consideration before the posted deadline. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaires.
To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note: if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application.
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Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) / Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA):
San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants.
ADA Accommodation:
If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, please submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form (Download PDF) within one week of the recruitment filing deadline.
Veterans' Preference:
Eligible veterans, their spouses, or widows/widowers who are not current County employees may receive additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the Veterans' Preference Information (Download PDF).
For more important details, review the Applicant Information and County Employment Process.
Salary : $37,586 - $50,419
