* Effective 3/19/2022, this recruitment will be open until filled. Applications will be reviewed as received, and the posting may be closed at any time without further notice. Washington County reserves the right to make a hiring decision at any point during the posting period. *
** It is anticipated that the first initial application screening will start on 4/4/2022 for the applications submitted by Sunday, 4/3/2022. This posting will remain open and applications received after 4/3/2022 may be considered if needed. **
Are you passionate about your career and the contributions that you make on a day-to-day basis providing medical care and treatment to animals? Have you considered continuing your profession in the public sector within a municipal animal shelter? If so, join Washington County Animal Services as a Certified Veterinary Technician! Your talents will bring value to the services we provide to animals and people residing in Washington County.
Washington County Animal Services, located at the Bonnie L. Hays Small Animal Shelter in Hillsboro has an exceptional opportunity for a Certified Veterinary Technician to perform specialized technical work related to the medical care and treatment of animals in our veterinary clinic. In this role, you will collaborate with community partners throughout the Portland metropolitan area on outreach and educational efforts to prevent animals from needing our services in the first place, and just as significant, providing excellent care and shelter to the animals that do come to us. You will also assist our staff Veterinarian with medical procedures and day-to-day functions of the shelter. You may also play a role in emergency and disaster trainings and in situations that require the assistance of animal medical personnel.
Bonnie L. Hays Small Animal Shelter cares for lost animals, finds homes for abandoned pets, licenses dogs, enforces animal cruelty laws and protects our citizens from dangerous animals. Last year, we provided care for stray and injured animals in our shelter, responded to more than 7,000 citizen calls, answered over 50,000 phone calls from community members and maintained some of the highest return-to-owner rates in the country! We work closely with our animal welfare partners to place animals in new homes with fantastic success and many happy placement stories.
Washington County is the second largest county in Oregon with a population of more than 601,500 people. We provide services for an estimated 145,000 dogs and 115,000 cats and their owners in an area that encompasses 727 square miles.
The ideal candidate will be a self motivated, independent worker with a proficiency as a certified veterinary technician ideally who has a prior experience working in an animal shelter setting. The individual will have the ability to perform a multitude of tasks which include both direct patient care and as well as duties involving maintaining medical supply inventory and equipment.
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Washington County values a culture of equity, diverse perspectives, and life experiences. Our organization embraces innovation, collaboration and work-life harmony. We offer job stability, a comprehensive benefits package, and an opportunity to serve and support our diverse community. We are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity and an inclusive workforce. Women, minorities, veterans, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Washington County is committed to using a Merit Based System in which recruiting, selecting, and advancing employees is based on their relative knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Selection Process:
1. Applications will be reviewed by Human Resources as received for minimum qualification screening.
2. If needed, a Subject Matter Expert (SME) Panel will perform an evaluation of experience and training taken from your employment application materials to include responses to supplemental questions.
3. Candidates that successfully pass the previous screening steps will be referred to the hiring manager for interview.
Please note: candidates that are successful in the evaluation process may have their applications referred for additional vacancies in the same classification, or job family.
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Reasonable accommodation is available to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing this application or participating in the selection process for this recruitment. To obtain confidential assistance please contact Human Resources 503-846-8606, or e-mail at: at least 48 hours before any step in the recruitment and selection process for which you feel you need accommodation.
Questions (?) Regarding This Recruitment
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