Veterinary Technician

Posting number: 2024-00318

Department: Public Health - Veterinary Services

Job classification: Veterinary Technician

Posting type: Open

Categories: Health Services, Health Education, Health Sciences, Health Care Support

Summary

In this position you will be providing a valued service, by assuring public health and safety. This position will examine and oversee the general health of all animals at St. Louis County's animal shelters.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package and a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) policy.  To learn more about these and other County benefits, please visit Saint Louis County Employee Benefits.

St. Louis County Government is a qualified agency for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program managed by the Federal Government.  For more information regarding this program, please visit https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service. 

Examples of duties

Examine and evaluate overall health of all animals in the shelter.

Attend daily population rounds
 
 Assist with euthanasia procedures as directed by veterinarian.
 
 Administer medication, assist veterinarian and registered Vet Techs during surgery and monitor animals during recovery period.

Work in partnership with other medical staff such as Registered Veterinary Technicians and Operations team members
 
 Conduct pre-adoption health examinations and prepares animals for adoption.
 
 Monitor medical supplies and record use of controlled substances to ensure Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) requirements are met if certified to do so
 
 Adapt practices to ensure the most current approaches to animal health and welfare are implemented.

 

Marginal Function Examples

Provide training to shelter staff and co-workers on the proper feeding and care of animals in the shelter.

Perform other duties as required or assigned.
 
 
Qualifications

Equivalent to education in veterinary science and one year of experience working with animals.

Certification as a Veterinary Technician by the Missouri Veterinary Medical Board within six months of employment. Supplemental informationSELECTION AND APPOINTMENT:  A selection committee will evaluate the qualifications of each applicant which will include recentness and appropriateness of the applicant's education and experience, answers to the supplemental questions, results of employment references investigated and any other appropriate information available.
 
 The selection committee will admit to the interview only those persons who possess the most job related qualifications and may establish admittance criteria beyond the minimum qualifications stated above.  The interview will comprise 100% of the applicant's earned grade.  A candidate must earn a qualifying grade of 70 or more on the interview to be eligible for appointment.  After initial interviews with the selected candidates are conducted, an email will be sent to the address on file with instructions on how to complete and submit a Conviction Questionnaire.  Candidates have 3 days to complete the required questionnaire.  
 
 The five top ranking candidates, based on the final grade, will be certified to the Department Director/Appointing Authority who will make the final decision.
 
 All applicants conditionally offered a merit position will be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment.  Screening will be performed by a reputable clinical laboratory.  The cost of screening will be covered by the County.  Additionally, new employees will have 30 calendar days, after their first day of employment, to attest to their COVID-19 vaccination status.  Instructions on how to submit this attestation will be provided once employment has begun.  County employees are not required to be fully vaccinated, but those who are not fully vaccinated must submit to weekly COVID-19 testing until they are fully vaccinated or St. Louis County geographically reaches a 70% vaccination rate and a moderate transmission level of COVID-19 as defined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
 
 HOW TO APPLY:  Applicants interested in applying for this position should visit our website at www.governmentjobs.com/careers/stlouis.  We only accept On-line applications.
 
 EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY:  The policy of the Civil Service Commission of St. Louis County is to support fair and equitable employment opportunities for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veterans' status or political affiliation.  Call the Division of Personnel at (314) 615-5429 for more information on this policy.
St. Louis County
 Division of Personnel, 7th Floor
 Clayton, MO 63105
 (314) 615-5429
 Relay MO 711 or 800-735-2966
 An Equal Opportunity Employer
 Fax:  (314) 615-7703
 www.stlouiscountymo.gov