Veterinary Assistant

Do you have the desire to make a meaningful impact in a vibrant and diverse community? Join a collaborative workforce committed to serving the City of Irvine.

Pay Range:

$23.19 - $30.47 Hourly

About the Opportunity:

DEADLINE TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION IS TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 24, AT 11:59 PM.

The City of Irvine seeks candidates with demonstrated animal care and customer service experience to assist with clinic operations at the Irvine Animal Care Center. This position is Part-time, up to 30 hours per week. Weekend and evening availability is required. Future positions may be filled through this recruitment.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or equivalent, and some experience working in a veterinary clinic or animal shelter clinic, or any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Hours: Varying shifts Monday through Saturday, up to 30 hours per week. 

Your Impact:

• Assist Veterinarians during surgeries; restrain animals during examinations, laboratory procedures, and preparation for surgery; monitor the care of animals after surgery and during treatment in the Animal Care Clinic. Report any problems noted to the appropriate staff.
• Administer medications and immunizations as directed by Veterinarians. Calculate drug dosages accordingly and assist in the collection of blood, urine, and tissue samples.

• Clean and disinfect kennels, cages, medical examination and operating areas, and animal handling equipment. Maintain and care for surgical instruments, materials, and equipment.
• Maintain and update various records and information pertaining to medical procedures at the clinic.

• Maintain positive, cooperative relationships with co-workers, volunteers, and the public.

• Communicate follow-up/discharge instructions or medical information to the public and potential adopters.

• May provide assistance to veterinary staff in the care, treatment, and transport of sick and injured animals, including euthanasia.

• Assisting with Foster Care Program, neonates and underaged pets.

• Assisting with Wildlife animals and facilitating their care and /or transport.

Best Fit:

• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task in a busy animal shelter environment that has exposure to a variety of domestic animals and wild life.
• Ability to work in an environment with exposure to allergens such as cats, dogs, rabbits, hay, and peanut butter. 

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent and some experience working in a veterinary clinic or animal shelter clinic, or any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Ability to push, pull, drag, lift, or carry equipment/supplies (weighing up to 50 lbs.), ability to stand/walk for extended periods of time; ability to lean, stoop, twist, bend, and kneel while performing job duties.

Your Team

The Mission of the Employees of the City of Irvine is to create and maintain a community where people can live, work, and play in an environment that is safe, vibrant, and aesthetically pleasing. We are one team that exists to serve our community in the continual pursuit of a City that offers an exceptional quality of life. The City of Irvine’s five values of Humility, Innovation, Empathy, Passion, and Integrity reflect the interests and needs of the community, and the level of service they expect and desire. We are One Irvine by embracing a team-oriented approach and living our values every day.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Irvine is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. We encourage you to inform Human Resources at least two business days prior to the first phase of the selection process if you have a disability that may require an accommodation. To contact Human Resources, please call 949-724-6067 or email [email protected].

E-Verify

The City of Irvine participates in E-Verify. In compliance with federal law, all employees must provide verification of identity and employment authorization at the time of hire. For additional information, please review the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work notices.