Veterinary Technician

Salary: $22.78 - $31.89 Hourly
Location : Land O' Lakes, FL
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 14009-0526
Department: Animal Services Dept.
Division: Animal Services
Opening Date: 05/22/2026
Closing Date: 6/4/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Salary Range: $22.78 - $31.89
Pay Grade: N36 (Non-exempt position)
Salary Disclosure: Pay rates are based on education, skill, experience level and internal equity.


General Description
JOIN OUR TEAM AS A VETERINARY TECHNICIAN I

This is skilled technical work assisting in medical procedures, as well as screening adoptable animals in the Animal Services Department. Duties include performing euthanasia on animals.

Essential Job Functions
Prepares animals for surgery, performs pre-op and post-op surgical observations of animals and reports condition changes, maintains surgical records and records surgical data. Administers oral medications, vaccines, anesthesia and intra-muscular, subcutaneous and intravenous injections. Records, controls and maintains security of federally restricted drugs and barbiturates. Answers questions from the public concerning medical problems and laws relating to Animal Control in the community. Evaluates and observes kennel population daily for injuries and illnesses and reports incidences to shelter veterinarians. Performs assigned laboratory tasks and draws blood. Educates citizens and pet owners in care and control of their companion animals. Performs feeding and watering of animals, cleaning and disinfecting cages, kennels as needed in the veterinary section. Ability to handle animals and equipment of up to 80 pounds. Performs related work as assigned or required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of humane methods of care, restraint and handling of animals and the techniques used in the care and feeding of animals.
• Knowledge of the basic procedures used in animal control and of animal control regulations.
• Ability to recognize and identify breeds and behavioral characteristics of animals.
• Knowledge of Intubation (Dogs, cats), radiology positioning and use of radiology safety equipment, sterile utensil techniques, Anesthesia techniques and usage, and veterinary medical, surgical and laboratory practices and procedures.
• Ability to run and read urinalysis, perform ear cytology, perform skin cytology, and run tests (PCV, AZO, BG, Snap, Fecal, Eye Stain, Tear, Skin Scrape).
• Ability to perform male urinary catheter placement and cephalic IV catheter placement.
• Knowledge of Cystocentesis.
• Ability to recognize abnormal heart and lung sounds during auscultation.
• Ability to deal effectively and courteously with the public.
• Ability to maintain records and compile statistical reports.
• Ability to establish and maintain inventory of supplies.

Minimum Requirements
PHYSICAL SKILLS/WORKING CONDITIONS: Ability to handle animals and equipment of up to 80 pounds. Extended periods of bending, stretching, stooping, kneeling, reaching and climbing. Ability to communicate effectively using verbal, written and visual communication.
EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Graduation from high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma. Two (2) years experience working in a veterinary hospital or clinic performing duties outlined above. Experience handling animals in a shelter environment preferred.
LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS OR REGISTRATIONS: Must possess a valid Florida driver's license. Ability to obtain State certification in euthanasia procedures within six (6) months of hire. Valid Florida Veterinary Medical Technician Certification or equivalent out-of-state Veterinary Technician Certification preferred.

Must have phone in service 30 days after employment.

ADA STATEMENT: A qualified employee or applicant with a disability may be afforded a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential job functions of a position in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE: Pasco County BOCC is a drug-free workplace in accordance with Federal and Florida law.
EMERGENCY RESPONSE/RECOVERY ACTIVITIES: All employees will be required to work before, during, or after an emergency. During an emergency, employees may temporarily be assigned to work and perform duties outside the normal scope of their position, location and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens.

VETERAN'S PREFERENCE: Under Section 295.07, F.S., Chapter SSA-7 , Pasco County BCC provides to Veterans, that preference in appointment will be given to preference-eligible applicants.

PASCO COUNTY WAS VOTED ONE OF THE NATION'S TOP WORKPLACES FOR 2021
Benefits include:

• Florida Retirement System (FRS) retirement plan
• PTO (Paid Time Off)
• Paid holidays
• Group insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Deferred compensation
• Medical leave pool
• Annual medical leave buy-back
• Mid-management/Professional grade, and management personnel may receive 40 hours of admin leave per calendar year.

Effective July 1, 2011, FRS members must contribute 3% of their salary as retirement contributions, on a pre-tax basis (the salary is reduced by the amount of the employee contribution before determining the federal income tax deduction). The employer will automatically deduct the employee contributions.
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I am aware that the following supplemental questions will determine my eligibility for this position.

• Acknowledge
• Decline

02


Are you a current Pasco County BOCC employee?

• Yes
• No

03


Which best describes your highest level of COMPLETED education?

• GED
• High School
• Associate degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Doctorate
• None of the above

04


Which best describes the years of experience you have working in a veterinary hospital or clinic performing duties outlined above?

• Ten or more years of experience
• Nine years but less than ten
• Eight years but less than nine
• Seven years but less than eight
• Six years but less than seven
• Five years but less than six
• Four years but less than five
• Three years but less than four
• Two years but less than three
• One year but less than two
• Less than one year of experience

05


Do you have xperience handling animals in a shelter environment?

• Yes
• No

06


Do you possess a valid Florida driver's license or have the ability to obtain the license within 30 days from date of hire?

• Yes
• No

07


Are you a veteran who served as a member of the armed forces of the United States during a period of war, defined in Title 38, U.S.C., and who was separated from such service under honorable conditions, or the surviving spouse of any such veteran? (SUPPORTING DOCUMENTION IS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION OR NEXT BUSINESS DAY).

• Yes
• No

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I hereby acknowledge that Pasco County BOCC is a drug-free workplace in accordance with Federal and Florida law, and consent to pre-employment drug/alcohol testing, and agree to abide by the program and policy if employed by Pasco County BOCC.

• Acknowledged
• Declined

09


Are you legally authorized to work in the United States? Note: If hired, a Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, must be completed at the start of employment.

• Yes
• No

10


Have you recently retired from the Florida Retirement System (FRS) Pension Plan or Investment Plan within the last 6 months?

• Yes
• No

11


Please specifically explain how your prior work experience and education match the qualifications for this position. (1000 characters or less)
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If a Pasco County employee referred you, please provide the name of the employee. If none, write N/A.
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