Veterinary Assistant - City

Job Posting

This posting will be used to fill a current vacancy in the Animal Welfare Division of the Development Services Department within the City of Oklahoma City and is under the direction of an immediate supervisor. An eligibility list will be established or supplemented for filling future vacancies per provisions of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Collective Bargaining Agreement. The primary purpose of the classification is to provide health screening and routine veterinary services for the City's animal shelter. The work is technical in nature and requires knowledge of and skill in the application of veterinary service techniques gained prior to assuming the position. Essential job functions include identifying animals for placement in adoption programs, needing treatment, to be quarantined, or for euthanasia; conducting health screens and laboratory tests on animal blood, feces, and urine samples; caring for orphaned, sick, or injured animals; and monitoring and recording the condition of quarantined, sick, or injured animals. Details of the primary job functions include, but are not limited to: maintaining accurate and current records for each animal, documenting dates, locations, treatments, changes in condition, dietary considerations, surgeries, or medications; administering vaccines and inserting microchip identifiers; removing sutures following surgery; examining animals before and after surgery; and dispensing medication for adopted and pre-adopted animals. The employee exchanges information with the general public and other City employees when responding to questions, explaining policies and procedures, and giving advice. This classification may assist with the training of veterinary students and volunteers; conduct informal tours; enforce policies; functionally supervise non-technical staff; and/or demonstrate work procedures. The employee works under general supervision and according to established procedures but may prioritize the assigned duties. The accuracy of work products is subject to review by an immediate supervisor.