| VETERINARY
TECHNICIAN
Salary Range: $37,845 - $59,089
Skilled technical work assisting in medical
and surgical procedures in the Animal Services
Department.
Minimum Qualifications:
Possession and maintenance of a valid Florida
Veterinary Medical Technician Certification
(certification from the Florida Veterinary
Medical Association (FVMA) or the Florida Veterinary
Technician Association (FVTA) are recognized
equally). Applicants possessing a Veterinary
Medical Technician Certification from another
state or graduates of AVMA accredited Veterinary
Technician programs may be considered for employment
but must acquire certification within 1 year;
or
An equivalent combination of education, training,
and/or experience.
Appointing Authority May Require:
A Florida Driver’s License or Florida Commercial
Driver’s License and endorsement, if any.
Assignment to work a variety of work schedules
including compulsory work periods in special,
emergency, and/or disaster situations.
Physical strength and agility to lift heavy animals,
equipment, and supplies.
Possession of State Euthanasia and Crematory
Certification; or equivalent credentials, recognized
by the Florida Animal Control Association.
Exposure to personal risk during assignments
causing periodic contact with hostile or diseased
animals.
Other highly desirable knowledge, skills, abilities,
and credentials relevant to a position.
Selection Procedure: Must complete an application
and supplemental questionnaire.
Apply By: 10/25/2008 to Pinellas County’s
Online Employment Center at https://Employment.PinellasCounty.org.
Personnel Dept, County Annex Bldg, Rm 121, 400
S Ft Harrison Ave., Clearwater, Florida, 33756-5113;
Tel. 727-464-3367 or the 501 Bldg; Rm 117, 501
1st Ave. North, St. Petersburg, Florida 33701-3726;
Tel. 727-582-7780 M – F, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Job Information Line 727-464-3745.
EOE/AA/ADA/DFW/VP
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