Featured Job: Veterinary Technician

Job overview

The Hillsborough County Pet Resource Center is seeking compassionate and dedicated Veterinary Technicians who strive to make a better impact for the animals in our community. Skilled Veterinary Technicians are a hard-working team and work closely with our Veterinarians to provide rewarding care to the homeless animals in our community.

This position is responsible for performing duties administering medical treatments and vaccinations, assisting a Veterinarian in performing small animal surgery, assessing the health, well-being and temperament of animals upon impound and on an ongoing basis in a shelter environment.

The ideal candidate:

• Will be responsible, punctual, accountable, and has the desire to learn and grow within the department.
• Maintains a judgement-free, empathetic understanding of members in the community that may be experiencing challenges in their lives and with their animals.
• Works well with a team, but also is confident and comfortable enough to work independently, including under pressure and changing conditions.
• Is proficient in safe animal handling and restraint.

Starting salary range

$41,600 - $47,736, with room for growth

Benefits

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Minimum Qualifications Required

• Graduation from an accredited 2- year or 4-year veterinary technician program; AND
• Successfully passing the Certified Veterinary Technician examination for the state of Florida, or being a Licensed Veterinary Technician from another state; AND
• Two years of experience working in an animal shelter or under the supervision of a Veterinarian, assisting in surgery, medical treatments, and performing diagnostic procedures; OR
• An equivalent combination of education (not less than a high school diploma/GED), training, and experience that would reasonably be expected to provide the job‐related competencies noted above; AND
•  Possession of a valid Florida Driver's License; AND
• Must be able to perform euthanasia in the state of Florida, or to pass the examination for a Euthanasia Technician within six months of employment.

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