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Veterinary Technician (Registered)

Recruitment #14-424020-02

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Introduction

To Protect and Serve the Community!

The Sheriff’s office is dedicated to the safety and well-being of all persons within Solano County.  Through comprehensive community, intergovernmental and employee partnerships, we will provide effective law enforcement; safe, humane, secure jails, and security for the Courts.  We are committed to provide professional community oriented service incorporating problem solving strategies to ensure the quality of life set forth in our constitution.  

 

The values of the Sheriff’s Office are to bring:
    
    Integrity – An honest application of ethical standards in all situations.
    Trust – A confidence that expectations will be met.
    Respect – To be considerate of everyone’s individuality and attributes.  To value their contribution.
    Teamwork – Working together to achieve a common goal.
    Communication – To create and maintain an effective environment supporting an open exchange
    of ideas and information.

To learn more about the Sheriff's Office please visit: http://www.solanocounty.com/depts/sheriff/default.asp 

To learn more about the Animal Care Division please visit: http://www.solanocounty.com/depts/sheriff/animalcare/gi.asp

 

 

 

The Position

Do you love animals and want to use your skills to serve your community?

The Sheriff’s Office is dedicated to community service and one of our primary goals of the Animal Care Division is to reduce the homeless pet population in Solano County.  You can make a difference by joining our spay/neuter team as a Veterinary Technician (Registered).

Under general supervision, Veterinary Technicians (Registered) assist Veterinarians in healthcare of and surgeries for animals brought into the shelter and the spay/neuter clinic:  perform a range of para-professional and housekeeping duties to include conducting pre-operative exams, inducing and observing reaction to anesthesia, monitoring recovery after surgery, dispensing medications or treatments; maintaining medical supplies; and performing routine cleaning of medical equipment, facilities and caging.  They also may provide lead direction to Animal Care Specialists.

To review the full job description which includes examples of duties, please visit:
https://admin.solanocounty.com:4433/civicax/filebank/blobdload.aspx?blobid=18496

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Experience: One year of experience assisting a licensed veterinarian in providing medical treatment to animals, including surgical procedures and medical examinations in a veterinary hospital of shelter clinic setting.

Certification: Applicants are required to have current certification as a Registered Veterinary Technician issued by the State of California Veterinarian Medical  Board.

Other Requirements: Applicants are required to possess a valid California Driver’s License, Class C. All licenses and certificates must be kept current while employed in this class.

BENEFITS

Solano County offers a comprehensive benefit package to full and part-time employees which includes a cafeteria-style medical package with health benefits offered through CalPERS. The County contributes 75% of the Kaiser family rate for the Bay area for coverage that begins the first of the month following date of hire. The County offers a cash back provision for those who choose employee-only medical coverage or those who waive medical insurance coverage. Dental and vision insurances for the employee and eligible dependents are paid 100% by the County.

Solano County participates in CalPERS retirement, and contributes to Social Security.

Vacation is accrued at approximately 10 days per year for the first 78 full time pay periods (approximately 3 years). Sick leave accrues at approximately 12 days per year. Additionally, the County observes 12 fixed, paid holidays per year.

To review complete benefits information, please visit
https://admin.solanocounty.com:4433/civicax/filebank/blobdload.aspx?blobid=16512

Selection Process

08/15/14 Deadline to submit application for consideration during the first round of application review.

12/15/14 Deadline to submit application for consideration during the second application review.

01/14/15 Oral Board Interview

03/17/15 Oral Board Interview

05/13/15 Oral Board Interview

TBA Deadline to submit application for next application review.

Based on the information provided in the application documents, the qualified applicants will be invited for further examination. All applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. Depending upon the number of applications received, the selection process may consist of an initial application screening, a mandatory information meeting, a written and/or practical exam, an oral interview, or any combination listed. Information contained herein does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.  

All potential new hires and employees considered for promotion to management, confidential positions or unrepresented will be subject to a background and reference check after contingent job offer is accepted.  These provisions are subject to change.   A minimum score of 70% is required to continue in the selection process.

How to Apply

Please visit the County of Solano website, www.jobsatsolanocounty.com, to apply. Additional application materials as requested in the job announcement: DD-214, ADA Request For Accommodation, must be submitted with a document cover sheet, available on the County's employment website: http://www.jobaps.com/Solano/sup/doccover.pdf or at the of Human Resources’ office, and are due within 5 days of your application date.

A current California Registered Veterinary Technician Certificate is required for this position. Applicants are encouraged to submit a copy of their current certification within 5 days of your application date. However, proof of this requirement must be submitted prior to appointment. 

Previously submitted application materials for prior recruitments will not be applied for this recruitment but must be re-submitted for this recruitment.  

In addition to uploading attachments when applying online, candidates may submit documents in-person or by mail at Solano County Department of Human Resources 675 Texas Street, Suite 1800, Fairfield CA 94533, by fax to (707) 784-3424, or via email to recruitment@solanocounty.com. When submitting documents in-person, by mail or by fax, include the recruitment title (Veterinary Technician-Registered) and the recruitment number (14-424020-02).

Questions can be directed to the Human Resources Department at (707) 784-6170 or at 675 Texas Street, Suite 1800 Fairfield. The office is open Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. EOE/AA

Supplemental Information

This Supplemental Questionnaire will be used to determine applicants’ qualifications for this position and whether they will continue in the recruitment process; therefore, applicants are encouraged to answer all questions thoroughly and completely.  Omitted information will not be considered or assumed.  Applicants who have no experience in a specific area are recommended to state "no experience in this area" instead of leaving the space blank.

 

1

How many years of experience do you have assisting a licensed veterinarian in providing medical treatment to animals, including surgical procedures and medical examination, in a veterinary hospital or shelter clinic setting? 
  No experience
  Less than 1 year of experience
  1-2 years of experience
  2-3 years of experience
  More than 3 years of experience
2

Do you have a current Registered Veterinary Technician certificate issued by the California Veterinarian Medical Board?
Yes  No 
3

I understand that a current California Registered Veterinary Technician Certificate is required for this position.  Although failure to provide a copy of my certificate within 5 days of my application date will not automatically disqualify me from the recruitment process I understand that it is highly recommended that I submit the required certificate along with my application or within 5 days of my application date and that proof of my certificate must be submitted prior to appointment. 
Yes  No 
  4

Do you have a valid Class C Driver's License?
Yes  No

Veterans Preference Points

To be eligible, applicants must have served at least 181 consecutive days of active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States and have received either an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions. A copy of the DD214, showing discharge type, must be received in the Human Resources Department within 5 days of your application date. Applicants who have a service connected disability must submit  a recent award letter from the VA stating they are receiving disability benefits for service connected reasons.  
 

Veteran applicants for initial County employment with an honorable or general discharge under honorable conditions shall have five (5) points added to their combined score. Disabled veterans (rated at not less than 30% disability) shall have ten (10) points added to their combined score. Veteran preference points will only be added to passing scores in competitive open examinations.

Americans With Disabilities Act

It is the policy of Solano County that all employment decisions and personnel policies will be applied equally to all County employees and applicants and be based upon the needs of County service, job related merit, and ability to perform the job.

APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES:  Qualified individuals with a disability, who are able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, and need special testing arrangements, must complete the following Request for Testing Accommodation by Applicants with Disabilities Form: http://www.solanocounty.com/civicax/inc/blobfetch.aspx?BlobID=18134. This form must be received in the Human Resources Department within 5 days of your application date.  Applicants will be contacted to discuss the specifics of the request.

Solano County

 

Located 45 miles northeast of San Francisco and 45 miles southwest of Sacramento, Solano County is home to rolling hills, waterfronts and fertile farmland.

Solano offers a blend of agriculture, corporate business, cultural venues, festivals and events, and provides residents with many recreation and entertainment choices. The County is also home to Travis Air Force Base.

With its strategic location, affordable housing, natural resources, responsible land use planning, and attractive quality of life, Solano County is a great place to live, learn, work and play.

County Population (January 2012): 413,786

The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice. 

 

 

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