Veterinary Technician

: High School Diploma or equivalent and two (2) years' experience working with a veterinarian; familiar with surgical procedures, medications, sterilization and anesthesia. Requires a minimum of six (6) months of experience in public contact work or as a kennel worker in an animal care facility. State Certified Veterinary Technician preferred. Requires Valid Florida Driver's License (must be maintained for duration of employment). This position requires completion of the Sheriff's Office pre-employment medical certification; must be able to restrain animals : Under direct Supervision of the Staff Veterinarian. Performs skilled work assisting the Veterinarian during clinical operation. Duties involve examining and observing the condition of animals held in the animal care centers. : The tasks below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional related tasks as necessary. - Assist staff veterinarian in clinics. - Provide animal care as directed. - Fill prescriptions and administer medications and drugs to animals as directed. - Provide support to staff veterinarian and animal care supervisor. - Observes animals for signs of illness; reports findings to supervisor and/or veterinarian. - Organizes veterinary appointments for sick or injured animals and recheck appointments. - Maintains medical records and shelter data. - Ability to operate a motor vehicle. - Become euthanasia certified and assist in performing euthanasia. - Performs related work as assigned or required. - Attendance is an essential function of this job. The Brevard County Sheriff's Office is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity, and sexual orientation, national origin, age (over 40), disability or genetic information in employment practices. We encourage veterans, service members and their spouses and family members to apply for employment with this agency, qualified applicants will receive preference and priority in hiring decisions. ADA requires the Sheriff's Office to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Job applicants and current employees are invited to discuss accommodations.