Animal technician Jobs in Santa Ana, CA

Salary : $1,924.56 - $2,627.44 Biweekly

Location : City of Long Beach, CA

Job Type : Classified - Full-Time, Permanent

Job Number : J79NN-25

Department : Parks, Recreation & Marine - (CL)

Opening Date : 11 / 22 / 2024

Closing Date : 3 / 21 / 2025 4 : 30 PM Pacific

DESCRIPTION

Applications are available online beginning Friday, November 22, 2024 through 4 : 30 pm, Friday, March 21, 2025.

Some positions in this classification qualify for a Recruitment Incentive of up to $6,000. For more information on the City of Long Beach's Recruitment Incentive Program please click here.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Under supervision of a consulting licensed veterinarian, examines animals and injects drugs for immunization, tranquilization or euthanasia; provides basic medical care and treatment to all animals; ensures the health and welfare of the animal population; prevents the spread of disease and infection through daily health examinations and observations; administers emergency treatment, first aid and follow-up care to those animals in need; examines animals to determine age and general physical condition; reviews for accuracy those lists of animals to be examined by a veterinarian, made available to the general public, or to be euthanized; maintains records related to animal impoundment, medical care and euthanasia; provides control and inventory reports of drugs and related medical supplies and usage; assists in the investigations of cruelty to animals and prepares documentation for presentation at court; prepares and presents educational programs on animal care, including spay and neuter information; assists in the development of policies, procedures and protocols for animal care; and performs other related duties as required.

REQUIREMENTS TO FILE

A valid Registered Veterinary Technician Certificate or higher, issued by the State of California Veterinary Medical Board. (proof required)

• Proof of required documents, such as degree or transcripts, must be uploaded to the online application at the time of filing. Any proofs submitted must contain either the applicant's name or other identifying characteristic on the form. Degrees must indicate the field of study and transcripts must indicate field of study and degree conferred date. Candidates who possess degrees from colleges or universities from outside the United States must attach proof of educational equivalence at the time of filing.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

Willingness to work weekends, holidays and / or on call for consultation by shelter staff is required.

A valid driver's license may be required at time of appointment. If required, proof of a valid California Class C motor vehicle operator's license and a current DMV driving record must be submitted to the hiring department at the time of the selection interview.

SELECTION PROCEDURE

EXAMINATION WEIGHTS :

Application and Supplemental Application..................................................Qualifying

Screening of applicants will be conducted on the basis of application and required supplemental application submitted. This selection procedure will be conducted using a continuous non-competitive process, which means applications are evaluated solely on training, experience, education, or certification. All applicants meeting minimum qualifications will be placed on an eligible list. Applicants receiving Veteran's Credit will be placed on the eligible list first and then in the order in which applications were filed. This is a continuous eligible list, which means eligible lists may be established periodically and may expire six months from their effective date. Applicants may apply only once during a four-month period. Candidates meeting the minimum qualifications with applications received by December 6, 2024, will be placed on Test #01 established eligible list. Based on the number of applications accepted, the selection procedure may be changed. In the event a revision is necessary, the affected persons will be notified.

If you have not received notification within two weeks after close of filing, please contact the Civil Service Department at (562) 570-6202.

EQUITY AND INCLUSION

The City of Long Beach is committed to creating a workplace where every employee is valued for who they are. Having our workforce reflect the diversity of our community at various levels of the organization is a continuous goal embraced by our departments, management staff, and policymakers. To support efforts of fairness and diversity, City Leadership is committed to incorporating equity and inclusion into our work by supporting staff and community partners. We are committed to promoting transparency by publishing updated demographic information for employees, including workforce diversity data and pay by race and gender.

The City of Long Beach will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You are not required to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until you receive a conditional job offer. If the City of Long Beach has concerns about a conviction that is directly related to the job after making a conditional job offer and conducting a background check, you will have the opportunity to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide evidence to mitigate concerns, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting

In support of the City's Language Access Policy, bilingual skills (Spanish, Khmer, and / or Tagalog) are desirable for some positions interacting with the public.

This information is available in an alternative format by request at (562) 570-6202. If special accommodation is desired, please contact the Civil Service Department two (2) business days prior to the test at (562) 570-6202. For hearing impaired, call (562) 570-6638.An Equal Opportunity Employer.

J79NN-25 AHT : SR 11 / 20 / 2024

Employee Benefits

The City of Long Beach offers its employees opportunities to grow personally and professionally. As a permanent employee, you are eligible to receive fringe benefits that include :

INSTRUCTIONS : The purpose of these supplemental questions is to derive more specific information about your qualifications for this position. Applicants must clearly demonstrate their qualifying experience. These questions will serve as the basis for qualifying candidates for advancement into the selection process. Be specific and detailed in your responses. Resumes should be attached, but may not be substituted in lieu of the required application forms (i.e., responses should NOT state see resume).Please be advised that failure to answer required questions will result in an incomplete application and will jeopardize your opportunity to be placed on the eligible list.The application, supplemental questionnaire, and attachments must be completed and received by the filing deadline.Proof of any required documents must be uploaded to the online application. Please be advised that failure to provide the required documents will result in an incomplete application and will jeopardize your opportunity to be placed on the eligible list.If you require assistance, please call our customer service line at (562) 570-6202 during the filing period between the hours of 7 : 30 AM through 4 : 00 PM, Monday through Friday or email [email protected] and include ANIMAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN in the subject line. Do you understand the instructions for completing and submitting the application and supplemental questionnaire for this job?

REQUIREMENTS TO FILE : A valid Registered Veterinary Technician Certificate or higher, issued by the State of California Veterinary Medical Board is required and must be attached to this application at the time of filling.Do you possess a valid Registered Veterinary Technician Certificate or higher, issued by the State of California Veterinary Medical Board and have attached it to this application?

The ability to frequently lift, carry, restrain and / or handle animals weighing 50-75 pounds is required .Please describe in detail your ability and / or experience as it relates to the aforementioned. Do not copy and paste your resume Your response must demonstrate the knowledge in this area to receive credit. Incomplete responses WILL not receive credit. If you do not possess this knowledge, indicate NONE.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS By answering yes, I understand that proof of required documents must be submitted as attachments at the time of filing. I also understand that failure to submit all required documents at the time of filing will result in my application being considered incomplete.Proofs for this position may include : Certifications and / or DD-214 Member 4 Form, if claiming veteran's preference. Please note that candidates who possess degrees from colleges or universities from outside the United States must attach proof of educational equivalency at the time of filing.

For information on evaluation services :

By answering yes, I understand that the City of Long Beach utilizes electronic mail (email) to notify applicants of important information related to job applications submitted online through Governmentjobs.com. As an applicant, if I do not wish to receive emails from the City of Long Beach and decide to unsubscribe from email notifications and / or text messages, I may miss important information (i.e. employment opportunities) regarding the status of any job applications that I submit online. If you have questions or need clarification, please contact the Civil Service Department at (562) 570-6202.

By answering Yes and submitting this application, I certify the following that : 1) I have personally completed the information provided and that it is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge; and2) I understand that any falsification may cancel any terms, conditions, or privileges of employment.I understand and acknowledge the aforementioned statement.

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