Veterinary Assistant

Veterinary Assistant

Salary

$45,569.00 - $61,847.00 Annually

Location

Upper Marlboro, MD

Job Type

Probationary FT

Job Number

10976

Department

Department of the Environment

Division

Animal Services Division

Opening Date

10/15/2026

Closing Date

10/20/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit

50069040

Max Number of Applicants

100

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Nature and Variety of Work

Come join our team!

Prince George's County Government provides a dynamic and inclusive workplace where employees can thrive, learn, and grow across its 30 diverse agencies, all dedicated to serving the Countys residents with essential resources and services. Nestled just minutes away from Washington, DC, Prince Georges County combines urban vibrancy with serene surroundings, offering an ideal setting to live, work, and enjoy life.

Applicant Limit Notice: Please be advised that applications for this position will be capped at a maximum of 100 submissions. Once this threshold has been reached, the posting will close, and no further applications will be accepted. We encourage interested candidates to apply promptly to ensure consideration.

The Prince George's County Department of The Environment is currently seeking qualified applicants to fill a Veterinary Assistant, (Animal Health Technician) grade G15 position, in the Animal Services Division.

About the Position

This is a lead position in the Department of the Environment, Animal Services Division. The incumbent assists the Veterinary Technician and Veterinarian with animal medical care duties related to Animal Services operations. A high degree of judgment and competent administrative skills are utilized with daily functions. This position is designated "essential" in accordance with DOE Instruction 110.4.

About the Agency

The Department of the Environment works for a healthy, beautiful, and sustainable County through programs that provide clean water, flood control, recycling and waste management, litter prevention, sustainable animal management, and pet adoption in partnership with residents and other stakeholders.

Some of our core services include providing clean water services (Stormwater Management Division); flooding prevention for buildings and structures (Flood Management and Environmental Resilience Division and Stormwater Management Division); collecting, processing, and diverting waste from the County-operated landfill, commercial facilities, and households (Sustainable Waste Management Division); providing sustainability services to reduce greenhouse gas emissions (Flood Management and Environmental Resilience Division); and facilitating pet adoptions, managing an animal holding facility, issuing pet licenses, investigating cruelty complaints, and conducting humane outreach and education events (Animal Services Division).

Examples of Work

• May lead a team and/or provide technical guidance, training, organizing, prioritizing and assigning work; monitoring status of work in progress, inspecting completed work of subordinates.
• Performs routine day to day tasks required for the general operation and maintenance of the animal shelter.
• Cares for the health and well being of all animals in the care and custody of the shelter
• Monitors sick, quarantined and injured animals and observes them for unusual physical and behavioral

conditions; segregate and isolate them as necessary.

• Assists in vaccinations, microchipping, intake exams, administering medication, drawing blood for health

checks, and other medical procedures.

• Maintains and updates data files with pertinent information on animal intake and health information on

animals received and in the shelter

• Emergency response responsibilities; include animal rescue techniques.
• Euthanizes sick, injured and unwanted animals in accordance with regulations and standard veterinary procedures.
• Willingly and cooperatively performs tasks and duties which may not specifically listed in the class specification or position description.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED certificate.
• Three (3) years of experience in animal sheltering or control work and euthanizing animals
• Possession of a valid State drivers license is required upon appointment.

An equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.

Preferred Qualifications

• A veterinary assistant certification or ability to obtain one in twelve (12) months (Licensure as a veterinary technician or other superseding documented training may replace this requirement).
• Ability to write reports, complete required records, and summaries with proper format, punctuation, spelling and grammar.
• Ability to work effectively under adverse working conditions

EACH APPLICATION MUST INCLUDE INFORMATION THAT CLEARLY DEMONSTRATES THE ABOVE QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION.

Additional Information

Salary Range Transparency: The salary range listed in this announcement reflects the anticipated offer range for this position. Offers made within this range are based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity.

Tentative Interview Dates: October 21, 2026. Please note that interview dates are subject to change and only selected candidates will receive confirmation and additional details.

Job Location: 3750 Brown Station Road, Upper Marlboro, Maryland 20772

Conditions of Employment: Upon selection, the candidate must (where applicable):

• Meet all training and performance standards and demonstrate proficiency as required by the agency.
• Wear and use agency protective apparel and equipment in the performance of their assigned duties.
• Successfully pass preemployment checks which may include reference checks, background investigations, and drug screenings, where applicable.
• Be willing and able to serve as an essential employee. Essential employees are expected to report during standard or non-standard hours as operations necessitate, or during emergencies. Essential employees are expected to report or remain at work when other County employees are granted Administrative Leave.

ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED

Eligibility to Work: Under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, an employer is required to hire only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers. Applicants who are selected for employment will be required to provide and verify authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S., only after an offer has been accepted and the Form I-9 is completed. For information on E-Verify, or if you believe the County has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 888-897-7781 or visit their website at dhs.gov/E-Verify.

INTERNAL APPLICANTS: If you are a current Prince Georges County Government employee and seeking a promotion, in accordance with Section 16-200 of the Personnel Law, you have the right to appeal a rejection rating within five (5) working days of receiving a rejection notice. Union employees should refer to their respective collective bargaining agreement and/or union representative for their grievance procedure.

Prince Georges County Government is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Committed to Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace

General Plan Information:

The Prince George's County benefits plan year is from January 1 to December 31.

A spouse (to include a same sex spouse) can be added to the health benefit plans. A marriage certificate and social security number is required to add a spouse.

Children under the age of 26 are eligible for coverage under the health benefit plans. This includes stepchildren and children of the same-sex spouse. A birth certificate(s) and social security number(s) is required to add a child(ren). If you are only adding the stepchildren or child(ren) of a same-sex spouse, you will need to submit a marriage certificate. You will also need to submit the birth certificate of the child(ren) and your spouse must be listed as a parent.

The premiums for health benefits are deducted on a pre-tax basis with the exception of Long-Term Disability, Extra Life Insurance and Voluntary Benefits (Short-Term Disability, Whole Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, Cancer Indemnity, Hospital Indemnity Protection, Accident Indemnity Plan, Supplemental Dental and Group Legal Services).

New employees must enroll in the County's health benefit plans within thirty (30) days of the hire date.

The effective date of the health benefits coverage is the beginning of the month following a waiting period of forty-five (45) days from the date of hire.

After enrolling in the County's benefit plans, employees may only make changes to the plans either during the open enrollment period, which occurs annually (usually each October), and/or during the year, due to a family status change (i.e., marriage, births, divorce and adoption).

Employee Benefits

Prince George's County is proud to offer employees an attractive and comprehensive benefits program, including the following:

• Medical/Prescription/Dental/Vision Insurance Coverage (part time employees are eligible for medical insurance if they work 15 + hours, per week)

• Group Term Life Insurance

• Long & Short-Term Disability

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• Dependent Care Assistance Program

• Health Care Flexible Spending Account

• Paid Leave (Annual, Personal, & Sick)

• 13 Paid Holidays

• Retirement Benefits

• Defined Benefit Pension Plan

• Employer Contribution Rate-11.71%

• Supplemental Pension Plan

• Employee Contribution Rate (Pre-Tax)-3.48%

• 457(b)

• 403(b)

• Employee Discounts

• Employee Assistance Program

• Voluntary Benefits

• Critical Illness

• Whole Life Insurance

• Accident Insurance

• Legal Services

For additional details, please visit: https://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/departments-offices/human-resources-management/employees/benefits

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IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ AND ACKNOWLEDGE: I acknowledge and understand that my responses to the supplemental questions must align with the information provided under the Work Experience and Education sections of my application. My responses to the questions below and the information provided under Work Experience and Education will determine if I meet all minimum qualifications for the position. I understand that attaching a resume does not fulfill the requirement to complete the application and answer all questions. While I am highly encouraged to attach a resume, I understand that only information provided in my application will be used to evaluate my experience and education for this opportunity.

• Yes
• No

02

Which best describes your highest level of education completed? Please do not include education that is in process.

• Some high school, but did not graduate
• High School Diploma or G.E.D
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree
• Doctorate/PHD/JD
• Other

03

If you selected "Other" for the previous question on education, please identify/input your highest level of education.

04

How many years of experience in an animal care/sheltering environment do you possess?

• I do not have any relevant experience
• Less than 1 year of experience
• 1 year of experience
• 2 years of experience
• 3 years of experience
• 4 years of experience
• 5+ years of experience

05

If the previous question applies to you, please explain your experience as well as list/dates of employment with your answer. Answers such as "See Resume" will not be accepted.

06

Do you possess experience in euthanizing animals?

• Yes
• No

07

If the previous question applies to you, please explain your experience as well as list/dates of employment with your answer. Answers such as "See Resume" will not be accepted.

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Do you have a valid drivers license?

• Yes
• No

09

Do you currently hold a veterinary assistant certification, or can you obtain one within twelve (12) months? Licensure as a veterinary technician or other superseding documented training may be accepted in lieu of this requirement.

• Yes
• No

10

This is an essential position. Are you willing and able to participate as an essential employee? Essential employees are expected to report during standard or non-standard hours as operations necessitate, or during emergencies. Essential employees are expected to report or remain at work when other County employees are granted Administrative Leave.

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer Prince Georges County Government

Address 1400 McCormick Drive, Suite 159

Largo, Maryland, 20774

Phone 301-883-6330

301-883-6330

Website http://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/