Salary: $18.53 – $25.20 Hourly
Location : Pontiac, MI
Job Type: Part Time
Job Number: 2023-222
Department: Animal Control
Opening Date: 08/15/2023
Announcement Information
Schedule will vary depending on Animal Shelter needs.
Job Summary
Performs professional veterinary work under the supervision of a Veterinarian to maintain the health and safety of animals. Examines all animals and their specimen for disease/illness and assesses treatment thereof. May perform euthanasia on animals as directed by the Veterinarian. Assists the Veterinarian in spaying and neutering of animals. Performs laboratory tests, including urinalysis, blood and fecal examinations. Prepares animal diets and medication as prescribed by the Veterinarian. Works closely with the Oakland County Health Department with regulations regarding animal control. Advises general public on care for domesticated animals. Maintains data and charts for all animals seen at clinic. Evaluates all incoming animals for disease and temperament and logs information on chart for review of Veterinarian. Utilizes current Countywide and/or department specific software to complete assignments.
Minimum Qualifications
Applications will be rejected if the following information is not provided at the time of application:
- Thoroughly documented work history
- Valid Veterinarian Technician License
- The application is incomplete in ANY capacity
- Valid Driver’s License Number
At the time of application, applicant must:
1. Be a high school graduate or have a certificate of successful completion of the General Educational Development (GED) test.
2. Must be licensed from the State of Michigan as a Veterinarian Technician.
3. Have one (1) year experience working as a Veterinarian Technician or in an animal hospital setting.
4. Possess a valid United States motor vehicle operator’s or chauffeur’s license. Out of Country driver’s license holders will be required to obtain the appropriate valid State of Michigan driver’s license before the hire date.
5. Pass the complete examination, including the employment medical examination established for this classification.
Work History
You are required to include your work experience in the Work Experience Section of your NEOGOV application. If you have previously included work history on a resume you must transfer your work history into the Work Experience Section prior to applying. Attached resumes will not be reviewed or considered. Please review the job posting, specifically the purpose of the position and the minimum qualifications, prior to answering the work experience question; and note that only related work experience will be considered. NOTE: Provide full detail in the employment history section noting the skills, experience and hours worked per week pertaining to the minimum qualifications.
Veterinarian Technician License
Applicants for this classification must upload a copy of their veterinarian License. Your application will not be considered for further review if you have failed to provide this information. Other documents such as references, cover letter, resume, etc are prohibited and will not be reviewed.
Special Requirements
1. Must maintain a valid State of Michigan Veterinarian Technician license.
2. Must maintain a valid United State’s motor vehicle operator’s or chauffeur’s license.
01
Do you have work experience calculating doses of medication for various sizes of animals?
- Yes
- No
02
Do you have experience working in an animal shelter or under the direction of a veterinarian?
- Yes
- No
03
Do you have work experience assisting surgical procedures such as neutering/spaying, euthanasia or rabies sampling?
- Yes
- No
04
Are you available to work part-time?
- Yes
- No
05
Are you available to work weekends?
- Yes
- No
06
Do you possess a valid motor vehicle operator’s or chauffeur’s license? Please provide DL number below:
Required Question