Veterinary Assistant Dallas Animal Services (Civil Service)
$44.72k - $47.65kCity of Dallas
Veterinary Assistant
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Job Summary
Assists Veterinarians in providing medical and technical support in the health care of animals at the city's animal shelters.
Job Description
Overview
The Veterinary Assistant assists, supports, and helps Veterinarians in providing medical and technical support in the health care of animals at the city's animal shelters.
Essential Functions
1 Prepares for and assists veterinarians with routine and emergency medical procedures to ensure activities are conducted in an efficient manner; performs microchipping and various intake responsibilities for animals.
2 Collects and prepares biological samples to examine samples under microscope, conducts lab tests, and reports results to veterinarians.
3 Monitors animals' general health while in facilities and vital signs during procedures and while recuperating.
4 Assists veterinarians with and administers prescribed medications to animals in order to provide support and nursing care; calculates dosages for sedation, pain management, and antibiotics.
5 Prepares, sterilizes, and monitors surgical instrument packs and supplies for surgical procedures and treatment; performs euthanasia when needed or requested.
6 Assists in maintaining the inventory of pharmaceuticals, equipment, and supplies and restocks medical kits to ensure supplies are readily available.
7 Evaluates the general condition and disposition of animals to determine which animals have the best chance for adoption.
8 Maintains accurate records on all animals; updates software and systems with correct information.
9 Performs any and all other work as needed or assigned.
Knowledge and Skills
1 Thorough knowledge of animal behavior.
2 Knowledge of laboratory equipment and techniques relating to veterinary science.
3 Knowledge of nutrition, care, and handling of animals.
4 Knowledge of animal pharmacology and physiology.
5 Ability to recognize medical symptoms and problems relating to animals.
6 Ability to work effectively with others.
7 Ability to keep medical records on animals.
8 Communicating effectively verbally and in writing
9 Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
High school diploma or GED.
Experience:
One (1) year of experience as a veterinary assistant/technician working in a veterinary clinic or animal shelter/animal control setting
Equivalences:
An Associate degree (or higher) in an animal/veterinary science or veterinarian technology field will meet the education and experience requirements
A current Certified Veterinary Assistant (CVA) certificate issued by the Texas Veterinary Medical Association (TVMA) will meet the education and experience requirements
Certifications:
Must obtain Euthanasia certification issued by the Texas Department of State Health Services (TDSHS) within probationary period.
Other Requirements:
NO Felony drug offenses within the last 10 years
Salary Range
$44,720.00 - $47,652.80
The salary listed on this job posting is the starting salary range; amount offered will depend upon qualifications.
City of Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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