Veterinary Technician Senior

Veterinary Technician Senior

Salary

$46,412.76 Annually

Location

2020 Forest Street, Jacksonville, FL

Job Type

Civil Service

Job Number

2027-07372

Department

OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES

Opening Date

11/04/2026

Closing Date

11/19/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

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Job Description

Are you looking for a position with a work/life balance? Do you want to earn four (4) weeks off during your first year of employment? Do you want low and no cost health insurance options? If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, you need to complete your application now. Work for the city you love!!!

The Animal Care and Protective Services Department is actively seeking a Veterinary Technician Senior.

Did you know as a City of Jacksonville employee, you would also have twelve (12) paid holidays and a personal leave day as well? In addition to health insurance, dental, vision, life insurance and flexible spending plans are also available. City of Jacksonville employees are also eligible for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness after ten (10) years of public service and on-time payments.

This is technical work at the lead worker level, maintaining kennel facilities to include care and feeding of sheltered animals, performance or related clerical and customer support work, providing support to veterinarians in routine medical, surgical, and/or necropsy procedures. Trains, plans, coordinates, guides and reviews the work of others. Work requires knowledge of techniques, methods, and procedures used in the care of animals and maintenance of kennels which involves the use of specialized skills or specialized equipment which is acquired through a combination of training and considerable on the job experience. Contacts with others require skills in understanding and influencing people, which are important in motivating workers and communicating with the public. Work is semi-routine in that tasks are covered by procedures or precedent, but some latitude is permitted to consider the most appropriate method, technique, procedure to follow. The veterinary technician senior work involves differing situations requiring use of judgment in search for solutions or new applications. Work is performed in field, kennel, and office environments, where there are some risks and hazards due to the handling of vicious, ill, infectious, and rabid animals, and exposure to offensive odors, chemicals, and other airborne nuisances. Work schedule involves some weekends, holidays, and rotating shifts. Operates laboratory and truck, two-way radio, standard office equipment to include a personal computer euthanasia equipment and animal restraint equipment. The physical demands are moderate which consists mainly of standing, transporting animals, and lifting animals and/or objects weighing 50 pounds or more. Work is performed under general supervision where the work assignments are varied and, although subject to standard practices and procedures, the worker is permitted some latitude to set own priorities subject to superior's approval. Work in this class is distinguished from that of the Veterinary Technician by its greater complexity and variety.

Examples of Work

• Collects blood samples from cephalic, jugular, and saphenous veins and injects drugs and vaccines through intravenous, intramuscular and subcutaneous methods under the direction of the veterinarian.
• Cleans and disinfects medical/surgical facilities, kennels, cages, receiving areas, and holding areas to ensure health and well-being of the animal population.
• Feeds and cares for animals in shelter to include those being treated for illness.
• Performs in-house lab tests including parvo, FeLv/ FIV, heartworms, fecals, skin scrapes, fungal cultures and difils.
• Assembles and sets anesthetic equipment according to patient weight and intubates, maintains and monitors patients under general anesthesia.
• Performs routine medical procedures such as taking temperatures, pulse and respiration rates, and operating autoclaves in the surgical facility.
• Prepares and assists the veterinarian in routine dental scalings.
• Creates practical surgery lists for healthy, vaccinated animals.
• Trains, plans, organizes, guides and reviews the work of co-workers.
• Retrieves and places animals in appropriate areas for holding period, redemptions, medical examinations, shots, etc.
• Utilizes and maintains laboratory equipment.
• Participates in preparation of animals for medical procedures.
• Follows instructions in routine animal surgical procedures.
• Observes and records detailed information pertaining to animals suspected of having rabies or other contagious or infectious diseases.
• Prepares, maintains, monitors, and retrieves records, reports and detailed and accurate medical histories of animals housed at facility using a personal computer.
• Maintains inventory of drugs, medical equipment, medical supplies, food, cleaning and care supplies.
• Performs humane euthanasia on unclaimed un-adoptable animals.
• Maintains the cleanliness of facilities.
• Transports animals to offsite locations.
• Provides customer assistance and information concerning animals and adoption policies.
• Collects redemption and adoption fees and maintains records of monies collected.
• Demonstrates proficiency in the City of Jacksonvilles competencies.
• Performs related work as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of standard work routines and procedures used to handle, care for, and identify a variety of animals to include breed, age, temperament and sex.
• Knowledge of the drugs, equipment and materials used in medical care of animals.
• Knowledge of animal intake protocol. Knowledge of the City's Customer Service Policy.
• Knowledge of euthanasia practices and procedures.
• Skill in the use of animal care equipment and materials.
• Skill in handling animals, including large animals weighing up to 50 pounds or more and of an unpredictable, potentially dangerous nature.
• Ability to administer feed, medicines, tests, injection and other basic animal care practices.
• Ability to successfully set up an anesthetic machine according to patient weight and intubate, maintain and monitor a patient under general anesthesia.
• Ability to prepare and assist veterinarian in routine dental scalings.
• Ability to assemble the equipment necessary for an IV catheter, set up bags of fluid, and operate a fluid pump according to prescribed fluid rates.
• Ability to read, comprehend, and follow written and oral instructions in English.
• Ability to respond to and resolve complaints relating to animal care issue.
• Ability to lift, handle, or restrain animals weighing 50 pounds or more.
• Ability to make careful visual observations including illness, age and the spay/neuter status of the animal.
• Ability to collect and record technical data relating to animal care using a personal computer.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetical calculations, including whole numbers and decimals.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to train, plan, organize, guide and review the work of others.
• Ability to perform euthanasia through the technical administration of required chemicals.
• Ability to decapitate deceased animals suspected of having rabies.
• Ability to communicate effectively.

Open Requirements/Supplemental Information

• Three (3) years of education and/or technical experience in veterinary support work.

• Successfully passing the Veterinary Technician National Exam (VTNE) to become certified as a Veterinary Technician may be substituted for 1 year of experience.

LICENSING/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION:

• Euthanasia Technician Certification must be obtained prior to completion of probation and must be maintained.

• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license during employment in this class.

• Must qualify for, obtain, and maintain a City of Jacksonville public driver certification for employment in this class.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• The probation period for this class is six months.

• This classification performs safety-sensitive functions and is subject to pre-employment, random and other drug/alcohol testing programs as set forth in the City of Jacksonville's Drug Free Workplace Policy (0401).

• ACPS is part of the City of Jacksonville's emergency response operations. When pet friendly emergency shelters are open, all full-time employees are required to report and carry out duties as assigned for the duration of the emergency. Depending on the nature of the emergency, this may require working around the clock for several days on short notice.

A FULLY COMPLETED ONLINE APPLICATION IS REQUIRED. Apply at www.jacksonville.gov. Work history is required for all employment/volunteer work in which qualifications are being based. When meeting/basing qualifications on education, a copy of your college transcript, with your social blackout, is required with your application. U.S. transcripts do not need to be official, but must state your name, the school's name, classes taken, grades received, type of degree, and date degree was conferred. Transcripts outside the U.S. must be converted to U.S. standards.

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Certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and the family members of such service members and veterans, receive preference and priority, and certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for post-secondary educational requirements, in employment and are encouraged to apply for positions being filled.

If claiming veterans preference, you must attach a DD-214 (Member Form-4 copy) or military discharge papers, or equivalent certification from the Department of Veterans Affairs listing military status, dates of service and character of discharge. You must also attach the Veterans Preference Certification Form and if applicable, the additional forms as noted here: http://www.coj.net/departments/employee-services/veterans-preference.

If a candidate believes he or she was not afforded the veteran's preference, he or she may file a written complaint, within sixty (60) calendar days upon receipt of notification of the hiring decision, requesting an investigation to:

Florida Department of Veterans Affairs

Attention: Veterans' Preference Coordinator

11351 Ulmerton Road, Suite 311-K

Largo, FL 33778-1630

Email: VeteransPreference@fdva.state.fl.us

The City of Jacksonville provides a wide array of benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Our comprehensive benefit programs include medical, dental and vision plans; life insurance coverage for you and your dependents; flexible spending plans for medical reimbursement, dependent care, parking, and transit expenses; an employee assistance program for you and your dependents; a 457(b) tax-deferred compensation plan to supplement your retirement, and a ROTH IRA plan. We also provide an extensive wellness program that includes a health intervention program if qualified, lunch and learns, health fairs, and discounted gym memberships. Please visit the Employee Benefits website for details on all the plans we offer.

www.coj.net/benefits

01

This questionnaire will be used as part of the application and screening process. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Do you agree to provide truthful, complete, and verifiable answers to this questionnaire?

• Yes
• No

02

Are you authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship from the City of Jacksonville either now or in the future?

• Yes
• No

03

The budgeted annual salary for this position is $46,412.76 . This is not negotiable. If selected, would you be willing to accept this position at this salary? (Civil Service positions have a 5% increase after successfully completing probation.)

• Yes
• No

04

This position requires a rotating schedule. A portion of the schedule may involve working evenings, weekends, and holidays. Are you able to commit to this type of schedule?

• I am able to work this type of schedule.
• I am able to work evenings and weekends only.
• I am able to work Monday - Friday only.
• None of the above.

05

ACPS is part of the City of Jacksonvilles emergency response operations. When pet friendly emergency shelters are open, all full-time employees are required to report and carry out duties as assigned for the duration of the emergency. Depending on the nature of the emergency, this may require working around the clock for several days on short notice. Are you able to comply with this requirement?

• I will be able to work during an emergency.
• I have circumstances that would prohibit me from working during an emergency.
• None of the above.

06

Do you understand that you will be required to safely and humanely lift, handle, or restrain animals, including injured, fractious and non-socialized animals, weighing 50 pounds or more which may be of an unpredictable, potentially dangerous nature?

• Yes, I am able to lift 50 pounds or more.
• I am able to lift up to 45 pounds.
• I am able to lift up to 30 pounds
• I am able to lift up to 20 pounds.
• None of the above.

07

Do you understand the physical demands consist mainly of sitting, standing, walking, transporting animals, and lifting and controlling animals and/or objects weighing 50 pounds or more?

• Yes
• No

08

Do you understand the work is performed in an animal shelter environment, where there are some risks and hazards due to the handling of vicious, ill, infectious, and rabid animals, and exposure to offensive odors, chemicals, and other airborne nuisances?

• Yes
• No

09

If you are using volunteer experience to meet the minimum requirements for this position, please be advised that we can only consider it if you committed 20 hours or more per week. To determine your eligibility, you must provide the exact breakdown of your hours below. Failure to provide these details will result in your volunteer experience being excluded from consideration. Please provide the following details: 1. Your Typical Weekly Schedule: (e.g., Monday-Thursday, 9 AM-2 PM) 2. Average Weekly Hours: On average, how many hours per week did you physically work? 3. Duration: For how many consecutive months did you maintain this 20+ hour-per-week schedule? Note: This information is essential to determining your eligibility and may be verified prior to hire.

10

If you have a degree, indicate which degree you have and include any major/minor. If basing qualifications on education, a copy of your college transcript is required with your application.

11

Do you have three (3) years of education and/or technical experience in veterinary support work?

• Yes
• No

12

Provide a detailed description (at least 3-4 complete sentences) of your experience. (Note: This MUST also be listed on your resume/application to receive credit.)

13

Indicate the organization(s) where you gained this experience. (Note: This MUST also be listed on your resume/application to receive credit.)

14

Have you successfully passed the Veterinary Technician National Exam (VTNE) to become certified as a Veterinary Technician? This may be substituted for 1 year of experience. Please attach a copy of your certified Veterinary Technician to this application.

• Yes
• No

15

Do you have a valid motor vehicle operator license that is not under suspension/revocation or restricted under any pending or current citations/court proceedings? Please indicate which license you possess.

• FL Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL)
• FL Class B Commercial Driver License (CDL)
• FL Class C Commercial Driver License (CDL)
• FL Class E Driver License
• GA Standard Drivers License
• GA Class A Commercial Drivers License (CDL)
• GA Class B Commercial Drivers License (CDL)
• GA Class C Commercial Drivers License (CDL)
• License from another State.
• Learner Permit
• My license is currently invalid.
• I do not possess any type of Drivers License.

16

If you have a State of FL license, does your license currently have one or more of these restrictions?

• C or 1 - Business Purpose Only
• D or H - Employment Purposes
• P or 2 - Probation Interlock Device
• S or I - Other Restriction
• Two or more of these restrictions.
• I have an out of state license.
• None of the above.

17

Have you been considered a "Habitual Traffic Offender" (HTO) within the past 12 months from current date?

• Yes
• No

18

Have you been cited for more than three (3) moving violations, or two (2) at fault accidents within the past 12 months from current date?

• Yes
• No

19

Have you been convicted of Driving-Under-the-Influence (DUI) in any state during the last 36 months from current date?

• Yes
• No

20

I consent to the City of Jacksonville using the drivers license information I have provided to access a drivers license report from the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. I understand if one was accessed with relation to this application, a copy will be provided to me upon request.

• Yes, the City of Jacksonville has my consent to check my drivers license.
• No, I do not wish to give consent to the City of Jacksonville to check my drivers license.
• I do not possess a valid drivers license.

21

Provide your full Drivers License or Identification number. For out of state license, please include the state. PLEASE NOTE: Florida driver's license numbers are changing. Provide your most recently issued number. If a correct number is not provided, your application will be considered incomplete and may result in disqualification from the selection process.

22

Euthanasia Technician Certification is required to be obtained during the probation period and must be maintained throughout employment. Are you willing to obtain this certification?

• Yes, I am willing to obtain this certification.
• I currently possess a valid Euthanasia Technician certification.
• None of the above.

23

Do you understand this classification performs safety-sensitive functions and is subject to pre-employment, random and other drug/alcohol testing programs as set forth in the City of Jacksonvilles Drug Free Workplace Policy (0401)?

• Yes, I have read and understand the statement above.
• No

24

If you are requesting veterans preference, you MUST download the appropriate state of Florida form (even if you dont live in Florida) and attach it to your application. FAILURE TO DO SO WILL DELAY YOUR VETERANS PREFERENCE STATUS. Please download the forms at http://www.coj.net/departments/employee-services/veterans-preference

• Yes, I am claiming veterans preference and I understand that I MUST download the appropriate form and attach it to my application.
• No, I am not claiming veterans preference and this does not apply to me.

25

If basing qualifications on education, a copy of your college transcript is required with your application. College transcripts do not need to be official, but must state your name, the name of the school, type of degree, classes taken, grades received and date degree was conferred. NOTE: A copy of your diploma does not meet this requirement. Transcripts from colleges outside of the U.S. must be converted to U.S. Standards. If required documents are not provided your application will be considered incomplete and may result in disqualification from the selection process.

• I have read the above statement and understand what is required.

Required Question

Employer City of Jacksonville

Address 117 W. Duval St.

Suite 100

Jacksonville, Florida, 32202

Website http://www.coj.net/departments/employee-services.aspx