Veterinary Assistant - City
13 hours ago
Oklahoma City
Pay and Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) Status: Pay Range: 414 Hourly Rate: $22.65 - $35.06 FLSA Status: Non-Exempt The normal starting pay for this position is the minimum of the pay range listed above. A higher rate of pay may be considered, dependent on the qualifications and experience of the selected applicant and/or the City's step placement policy. Overage Position This position is an overage. Funding for this position will be re-evaluated on a fiscal year basis. Eligibility List Preference Order Full-time City employees will receive preference in the following order: major division first, then department, then all other full-time City employees. Part-time/year-round City employees will receive preference next. If there are no qualified full-time City employees or part-time/year-round City employees, external applicants will then be considered (when the vacancy is open to external applicants). Application, Hiring, and Background • When completing the application, applicants will be asked to respond to application questions. These application questions are based on the Job Requirements for the position., • Completion of the application questions is required., • Applicant responses to the application questions must specifically answer the questions asked., • Responses to application questions must be supported by work history/information listed on the application/resume, sufficient to demonstrate qualifications for the position., • Applicants may upload only two attachments. Attachments may include, but are not limited to a resume, cover letter, DD214 or NGB Form 22, transcripts, etc. Applicants may also choose to combine documents into one file for upload., • Applications may not be reviewed if specific responses to application questions have not been provided., • Each application submission is reviewed independently. For detailed information about the City's hiring and background processes, check out the: Quick Guide to Hiring and Background Checks If you have questions, check out the: Frequently Asked Questions Total Rewards At the City of Oklahoma City, our Total Rewards package is designed to honor your service, fuel your growth, and support every part of your life. We offer: • Competitive pay, • An average of $22,000 annually contributed toward your benefits and retirement, • A comprehensive package designed to support your health and wellness, financial security, work-life balance, and personal and professional growth and development Explore all the ways we invest in you: City of Oklahoma City Total Rewards Selection Process Information • Applicants are required to complete an online job knowledge test at the time of application., • There are 31 items on this job knowledge test, and completion will require up to 60 minutes. This time is in addition to the time needed to complete the application and respond to the supplemental questions., • The Criteria testing platform is 100 percent web-based. For an optimal experience, Criteria recommends using the most up-to-date version of one of the following browsers: Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Apple Safari, Microsoft Edge., • Applicants can contact Criteria candidate support using the chat in the bottom right corner of the testing center screen, Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. When the Support team is not available, there are help guides, a link to Frequently Asked Questions, and a chat bot to assist applicants, until the Support team comes back online., • Applicants must receive a score of 70 percent or better on this job knowledge test, be eligible for employment with the City of Oklahoma City, and meet the minimum qualifications to receive further consideration in the employment process., • The use of devices, artificial intelligence, or any other form of assistance to research test answers is strictly prohibited by the City of Oklahoma City and will result in applicants being disqualified from consideration., • Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process are encouraged to notify a Human Resources Department Representative by calling 405-297-2530. Position Designation This job classification has been designated as a safety sensitive job classification in accordance with the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana and Patient Protection Act, 63 O.S., 427.1 et seq., (OSCN 2019), effective August 29, 2019. This means employees in this job classification can be subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination if they test positive for marijuana components or metabolites, even if they possess a medical marijuana license. Job Summary This posting will be used to fill a current vacancy in the Animal Welfare Division of the Development Services Department within the City of Oklahoma City and is under the direction of an immediate supervisor. An eligibility list will be established or supplemented for filling future vacancies per provisions of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Collective Bargaining Agreement. The primary purpose of the classification is to provide health screening and routine veterinary services for the City's animal shelter. The work is technical in nature and requires knowledge of and skill in the application of veterinary service techniques gained prior to assuming the position. Essential job functions include: identifying animals for placement in adoption programs, needing treatment, to be quarantined, or for euthanasia; conducting health screens and laboratory tests on animal blood, feces, and urine samples; caring for orphaned, sick, or injured animals; and monitoring and recording the condition of quarantined, sick, or injured animals. Details of the primary job functions include, but are not limited to: maintaining accurate and current records for each animal, documenting dates, locations, treatments, changes in condition, dietary considerations, surgeries, or medications; administering vaccines and inserting microchip identifiers; removing sutures following surgery; examining animals before and after surgery; and dispensing medication for adopted and pre-adopted animals. The employee exchanges information with the general public and other City employees when responding to questions, explaining policies and procedures, and giving advice. This classification may assist with the training of veterinary students and volunteers; conduct informal tours; enforce policies; functionally supervise non-technical staff; and/or demonstrate work procedures. The employee works under general supervision and according to established procedures but may prioritize the assigned duties. The accuracy of work products is subject to review by an immediate supervisor. Veterans Preference Honorably discharged veterans of the United States Active Duty Armed Forces, National Guard, and Reserve Forces who are not currently employed full-time by the City of Oklahoma City and who meet the qualifications for the position shall be given preference. To receive preference, veterans must submit verification of honorable discharge from the United States military service (Department of Defense Form DD214 or NGB Form 22) prior to the closing date of the vacancy announcement. Job Requirements • Knowledge of and skill in applying standard laboratory techniques and procedures used to perform tests specific to the assigned work unit., • Skill in verbal and written communication., • Skill in the safe use of standard laboratory equipment and supplies., • Skill in using computer software to perform established and custom test and/or data control applications., • Skill in recording information accurately., • Skill in following verbal and written instructions., • Skill in identifying and preparing animals to be groomed, medicated, examined, tested, or scheduled for surgery., • Skill in performing standard arithmetic operations., • Ability and willingness to conduct euthanasia procedures according to established protocol and guidelines., • Ability to work independently when performing assigned tasks. Competencies • One City, One Team (Teamwork/Team Oriented) (1) Recognizes, values, and leverages the ideas, opinions, and perspectives of others; (2) participates willingly and effectively as a team lead or team member; (3) builds consensus; fosters team commitment, spirit, pride, and trust; (4) collaborates with others to accomplish goals and objectives and achieve results; (5) expresses facts, ideas, messages, and information (technical and non-technical) to individuals or groups clearly, concisely, accurately, understandably, with honesty, tact, and diplomacy and in a manner that is appropriate for the intended audience; (6) actively listens, clarifies information as needed; (7) shares information, resources and solutions across departments; (8) asks for help early and offers it