Internal Title Veterinary Tech Mobile Time-Limited
Position: Internal Job Title Veterinary Tech Mobile Time-Limited
Job Description
Salt Lake County…A career with a purpose in the community you love! Salt Lake County invites you to explore our exciting career opportunities. We seek highly enthusiastic individuals to enrich our County with your experience and talent. If you enjoy working in a team environment that is committed to changing the lives of its community, please keep reading. What it is like to work here: At Salt Lake County, our culture is woven into all aspects of our work and our employees’ lives, from the way we treat each other to the way we support the community. To promote and foster a fun and healthy work environment, we appreciate employees through great benefits, a healthy work-life balance, and room to grow and develop. Surround yourself with: Peers who are motivated to make a difference in the lives of those we serve. We serve Salt Lake County and envision a safe and beautiful place for all to live work and have fun. Salt Lake County is about connecting people and championing our community. Community is more than a place…. it's our heart and service that bring us together. We encourage a work-life balance: Working for Salt Lake County is more than just a paycheck. A career with Salt Lake County includes several benefits and perks. We support our employees with 12 Holidays, up to 24 vacation days, 12 sick days, and one personal day every year. We work in a hybrid environment, giving you flexibility to manage working from home and being in the office. Additional Benefits include:
- Retirement options for hybrid pension/401(k) or 401(k) only with a 10% contribution
Medical coverage, including a 100% county-paid premium option-Dental and Vision coverage, including coverage for adult designees
- Health Savings account with a county contribution up to $1200/year, Flexible Spending Account
- 100% county-paid Long-Term Disability and Short-Term Disability option
- Professional Development, including professional membership fees paid
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Plus:
Onsite medical clinic, childcare and gym; hospital insurance, pet insurance, auto and home insurance, and discounts at County facilities. JOB SUMMARY This is a Time Limited Vet Tech position who coordinates and oversees the Pet Assistance on Wheels Mobile Veterinary Clinic. This includes coordinating and promoting services to the cities in the county, driving vehicle to designated event site, canvassaing neighborhoods for scheduling of services, along with veterinary technician work on the mobile clinic. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Two (2) years’ experience as a Vet Assistant or Vet Tech, or other closely related field, or an equivalent combination of related education and experience. OR Associates degree from an accredited college or university in Animal Science, Veterinary Technology, or other closely related field, plus one (1) year of related experience; OR an equivalent combination of related education and experience. Along with, Veterinary Technology certification through the State of Utah, or certification must be obtained within six (6) months of hire. A valid Driver’s License recognized by the State of Utah is required to operate a Salt Lake County vehicle at the time of hire. Must receive a verified negative test result on a mandatory drug test before starting in this position. Will be subject to random alcohol and drug testing. May be subject to post-accident and reasonable suspicion alcohol and drug testing. Due to the nature of this position, the successful applicant must pass a required background check through fingerprinting and enrollment in the continuous RAP Back (Record of Arrest and Prosecution Back) program by current County Human Resources policy requirements. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Effectively communicate the importance of spay/neuter and vaccination to the community.
- Scheduling of an appropriate number and size of animals able to be seen on the mobile unit.
- Safe handling and administration of vaccines, injectable medications, and sharps disposal.
- Restrains animals for exam and assists in advanced treatments and diagnostics.
- Ensures clinic areas, equipment, and supplies are cleaned, re-stocked, and maintained appropriately.
- Perform exam, advanced…
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