Temporary Veterinary Health Care Technician

Orange County Animal Services Department has an opening for a Temporary Veterinary Health Care Technician (VHCT).

The work involves performing physical and behavioral examination and medical procedures of animals admitted to, and adopted from, the animal shelter.

Work is performed under the general supervision of a Medical Director Veterinarian with some leeway to exercise independent judgment within the framework of applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures in the performance of duties, both in terms of planning and accomplishing work, and in making decisions regarding needs and requests. Supervision or leading others is not a responsibility of this class.

Does related work as required.

1601 Eubanks Road, Chapel Hill, NC

This is a safety sensitive position and participation in the Drug and Alcohol Program is required. Background Check is required.

All offers of employment are conditional upon successful clearance of a background check. Employment cannot commence until the employee has been cleared.

• Graduation from a regionally accredited or registered college or university with an associate degree in veterinary medical technology or closely related field AND three (3) years of veterinary experience, OR
• An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined above. A higher degree does not substitute for work experience.

• Must possess or have the ability to obtain the certification as a Certified Rabies Vaccinator within 6 months of hire.
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license issued by the State of North Carolina for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.

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Note:

the hiring range is on this job posting NOT on the job specification.

Orange County is an Equal Opportunity and Affi­c­ative Action Employer.