What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary Technician position at City of Virginia Beach?
The Veterinary Clinic team at the Virginia Beach Animal Care and Adoption Center provides comprehensive medical care to animals impounded at the facility. Each year, the center cares for approximately 5,000–6,000 animals and performs around 2,000 spay or neuter surgeries, along with a wide range of preventative and critical care services.
Position Summary:
Under the supervision of the Veterinarians, the Licensed Veterinary Technician plays a key role in delivering compassionate, high-quality medical care to shelter animals. This includes surgical assistance, medical diagnostics, treatment, and ongoing patient care.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide compassionate care to all animal patients.
- Assist with pre-operative and post-operative care for canine and feline patients.
- Support surgical procedures, including monitoring and recording vitals and assisting with anesthesia administration.
- Administer IV and subcutaneous fluids as needed.
- Conduct diagnostic testing including heartworm, feline leukemia, fecal exams, and other lab tests.
- Collect and process specimens for laboratory analysis.
- Administer medications, vaccinations, and injections as prescribed.
- Perform dental scaling procedures.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient medical records.
- Manage inventory and maintain accurate controlled substance logs in compliance with regulations.
- Order medical supplies and medications on a weekly basis.
- Collaborate with veterinarians and shelter staff to support the overall care and well-being of animals in the facility.
Perform other duties as assigned.
The City offers a generous benefits package, which includes health, dental and life insurance, retirement and savings plans, maternity/paternity and parental leave, holidays and Paid-Time-Off.
A $5,000 hiring bonus is being offered for this position in installments and subject to a repayment agreement. The first payment of $2,500 is issued within the first pay period unless unlicensed at the time of hire, at which time, it will be paid once the licensing requirements have been met. The final hiring bonus installment, $2,500, will be awarded upon the completion of the probation period. This bonus shall only be awarded if performance is rated as "Meets Expectations." Repayment of the bonus is required if employment is terminated within one year.
Disqualifiers:
The following is a listing of "disqualifiers" or concerns that could result in you not being selected for employment. Please give consideration to these factors before applying. This is not an exhaustive listing.
Criminal History: Conviction of any felony or any crime involving moral turpitude (crimes contrary to justice, honesty, or good morals). Conviction of any Class 1 or Class 2 misdemeanor, excluding traffic violations which are discussed separately, or the Virginia State Law equivalent within the last 5 years.
Traffic Violations: Any conviction of driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol, refusal to take blood or breath test, eluding police, racing, or leaving the scene of an accident within the last 5 years.
Drugs: Any involvement in the sale of illegal drugs as an adult. Any illegal use or possession of any illegal drug, including but not limited to heroin, cocaine, hallucinogens, or any derivative thereof (except marijuana) within the last five years. Illegal possession of anabolic steroids within the last 36 months.
