Veterinary Technician Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/norfolk/jobs/newprint/4212189) Apply  Veterinary Technician Salary $41,231.00 - $47,415.65 Annually Location Norfolk, VA Job Type Permanent Full-time Job Number 11533 Department General Services Division Animal Care Center Opening Date 11/04/2024 Closing Date 11/18/2024 11:59 PM Eastern + Description + Benefits + Questions Description Norfolk, Virginia is America's most authentic and urban waterfront city. Home to the world's largest naval station and the business, arts, and cultural center of Coastal Virginia, Norfolk has been rated a top place to live, work, play, and raise a family by numerous publications. Working for the City of Norfolk is an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of others. With our commitment to competitive pay and a strong retirement package, you can do good for your community and do well for yourself. Join a caring workplace that proudly celebrates uniqueness, authenticity, and a shared commitment to improving the lives of our residents. The City of Norfolk's Department of General Services is currently seeking a Veterinary Technician that provides daily care to exotic and domestic animals in exhibits and holding facilities. Participates in education, conservation and research involving the animal collection. Supervises the veterinary clinic operations and medical care program under the general direction of Animal Division management and the Veterinarian. Essential Functions Essential functions include but are not limited to: + Interpret medical histories and relay pertinent information to the Clinic Director. + Safely and humanely restrain companion animals with an emphasis on fear free and low stress techniques. + Accurately record medical information into the clinic software. + Administer vaccinations, microchips, sedatives, pre-anesthetic drugs, and anesthetic drugs under the direction of the Clinic Director. + Perform general anesthesia safely on canines, felines and small mammals. + Perform dental exams, cleanings, radiographs and extractions. + Perform diagnostic services for Clinic Director to interpret, document results, and communicate to Veterinary Assistants. + Recover patients from anesthesia. + Provide post-operative, vaccination, preventative care, medication and microchipping counseling to clients, escalating concerns and inquiries to Clinic Director as appropriate. + Clean, sanitize, and maintain veterinary equipment and surgical tools. + Assist Clinic Director in oversight, training, and support for Veterinary Assistants, drafting SOPs and maintaining inventory. + Perform other duties as assigned. + Ability to lift 30 pounds and to sit, stand, bend, stop and walk for a full workday. + Ability to work around pet dander, dust and other allergens. + Must be comfortable handling dogs, cats, and other small animals of varying sizes and temperaments. + Ability to work independently and as part of a team. + Ability to deal with difficult and stressful situations involving animals and customers. + Ability to use computer systems and learn new software. Education/Experience Work requires knowledge of a specific vocational, administrative, or technical nature which may be obtained with a two year associate's degree, diploma or equivalent from a college, technical, business, vocational, or correspondence school. Appropriate certification may be awarded upon satisfactory completion of advanced study or training. Required: + One year of experience in the care and maintenance of exotic animals. Preferred: + Education in Veterinary Technology, Veterinary Science or closely related field. Additional Information & Requirements + Licensure in the State of Virginia as a Veterinary Technician required. + Valid Driver's License required. Additional Preferred Certification: + Certification in euthanasia by injection for the State of Virginia or willing/able to become certified during first year of employment. Signing Bonus: + This position is eligible for a one-time $5000 sign on bonus. + Regular full-time and permanent part-time employees may receive paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, employer paid pension plan, basic life insurance, voluntary participation in medical and dental, Section 457 deferred compensation, long-term disability, optional life insurance for self, spouse and children, medical and dependent care reimbursement plans, access to membership in credit union and employer provided parking. + Special project/grant employees are generally eligible for the same benefits of regular full-time employees; however, retirement, life insurance and participation in health plans vary depending upon funding and authorization. + Temporary/seasonal and part-time employees are generally only eligible for employer provided parking and access to membership in credit union. + Retirement If you are hired October 5, 2010, or after to a position with City of Norfolk Retirement System benefits, you will be required to contribute five percent (5%) of your salary toward your retirement benefit. This will be a pre-tax payroll deduction. If you are hired January 1, 2022, or after to a position with Virginia Retirement System (VRS) benefits, you will be required to contribute five percent (5%) of your salary toward your retirement benefit. This will be a pre-tax payroll deduction. + The Tuition Assistance Program is established to encourage employees toward continued self-development and education. Permanent full-time and permanent part-time classified, unclassified permanent, full-time special projects, and constitutional employees who have completed six months continuous service will be eligible to apply. The applicant’s school of enrollment must be an accredited institution. NOTE: The benefits described above are broad generalizations. The specific benefits that an employee may be eligible for are governed by City regulations, as applicable to job type. Non-City Positions listed with a job type designation of "Non-City" are not subject to the benefits descriptions above. Refer to the content of the job posting for information regarding these positions. 01 The following Supplemental Questions are specific to the position for which you have applied to assist the hiring manager in screening applications for specific experience being sought. Please be specific in answering these questions as they will be used to evaluate which applications will be given further consideration in the process. Do not answer "see resume" or "see application" as these are not valid answers. Please note that if you are invited to be interviewed by the department, your responses to the following questions may be subject to verification. + I understand and will answer the following supplemental questions completely and thoroughly. 02 If you were referred for this position by a current City of Norfolk employee, please provide the employee's full name, department, and job title. If not, please indicate by typing "N/A." 03 Please select the highest level of education you have completed. + High School Diploma/GED + Some College (6 months or more) + Vocational/Technical Degree + Associate's Degree + Bachelor's Degree or higher 04 Please select how many years of veterinary clinic experience you possess. + No experience + Less than one year + 1-2 years + 2-3 years + More than 3 years 05 Do you currently have licensure in the State of Virginia as a Veterinary Technician? + Yes + No 06 Please select how many years of experience you have as a Licensed Veterinary Technician. + No experience + Less than one year + 1-2 years + 2-3 years + More than 3 years 07 Please indicate how you work(ed) in your current and previous positions. + Interpreted the daily needs based on input from my supervisor + Interpreted the daily needs based on personal assessment and input from my supervisor 08 Please select the software programs with which you have experience. (Select all that apply.) + Animal Shelter Management software (Chameleon HLP, Shelter Buddy, etc) + Microsoft Office + Clinic HQ + Other Veterinary Clinic software + I do not have experience with any of these software programs. 09 This position is designated as ESSENTIAL and is required to report to work during City closures due to inclement weather and emergencies. Are you willing to meet this requirement? + Yes + No 10 Do you have the legal right to work in the United States and, upon employment, can you provide documentation to verify this? + Yes + No 11 Please provide an explanation of any periods of unemployment that are 30 days or longer. Indicate N/A if you have not experienced any periods of unemployment. 12 Are you a current or previous City of Norfolk employee? + Yes - I am a current City of Norfolk Employee + Yes - I am a previous City of Norfolk Employee + No - I am not a previous or current City of Norfolk employee 13 Please indicate your veteran status. (A copy of your long form DD-214 may be required) + I am not a Veteran + I am a Veteran + I am a Disabled Veteran Required Question Agency City of Norfolk Apply Please verify your email address Verify Email