Veterinary Assistant - Shift - Animal Services

Salary : $3,139.05 - $3,751.45 Monthly
Location : Bakersfield, CA
Job Type: Full time
Job Number: 9527
Department: ANIMAL SERVICES
Opening Date: 10/17/2024
Closing Date: 10/25/2024 5:00 PM Pacific
Position Information
Shift work: 5% additional pay for evening shift work, 7.5% additional pay for night shift work; applicants must be willing to work any shift of a 24-hour period and any 5 of 7 days.
Examination Schedule:
Qualified candidates will be notified of the testing date five business days prior to the examination.
Examinations:
Written Exam (Weight 100%): Will be conducted for the purpose of assessing the applicant's knowledge of animal behavior, anatomy, common animal diseases, care and feeding of animals, cleaning and disinfecting methods; cleaning procedures and appropriate cleaning agents, supplies and equipment; techniques of administering medications and treatments to animals; general surgical procedures and equipment used in animal health; inventorying and maintaining pharmaceutical supplies and equipment and other relevant topics.
Applicants must attain at least 70% score on each phase of the exam process.
If the number of qualified candidates is insufficient to merit a written exam, the Human Resources Division will conduct an appraisal of application materials, which will be weighted at 100%.
Minimum Qualifications/Employment Standards:
High School Diploma, G.E.D. or equivalent AND one (1) year of education, training, and/or experience sufficient to obtain the knowledge and skill to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.
Qualifying work experience may include the care and handling of animals in an animal care clinic, kennel, or animal care setting.
Volunteer experience may be qualifying if confirmed in writing from a recognized organization.
Other Requirements:

• Incumbents are required to successfully complete a Department approved course leading to a certification in Euthanasia by Injection within the first six (6) months of hire or promotion.
• Incumbents are required to successfully obtain a Veterinary Assistant Controlled Substances Permit (VACSP) through the California Veterinary Medical Board within the first six (6) months of hire or promotion.
• Possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle Driver's License.

***Applicants qualifying based upon volunteer experience must attach a letter, on the organization's letterhead, verifying the following:

• beginning and ending dates of volunteer work
• hours worked per week
• duties performed

This position works within the department of Animal Services. For more information about the department, please view their website here.
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Additional Information
Admittance to the examination will require a valid government issued photograph identification. Applicants who are unable to present proper identification must make arrangements with the Human Resources Division prior to the test date.
A background check may be conducted for this classification.
Following an offer of employment, you may be required to submit to post offer medical and drug screening tests at County expense.
This examination will establish an eligible list from which an immediate appointment will be made at the department of Animal Services. Other permanent and temporary appointments will be made as needed.
Successful candidates will remain on the eligible list for a period of twelve-months, unless specified otherwise by the Civil Service Commission.
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Kern County is an ADA compliant and an equal opportunity employer and encourages all qualified individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply.
Kern County Employee Benefits
*As a regular or provisional employee of Kern County, working twenty (20) hours or more per week, you are presently eligible for the following benefits as described below:
: (Medical/Dental/Vision): Kern County offers five affordable medical options. Kern Legacy Health Plans are medical and prescription health plan options administered directly by the County of Kern. Kaiser Permanente is also an option. Employees may also choose from two dental plans; Liberty Dental PPO or HMO. The vision coverage is provided through Vision Service Plan (VSP).
: Kern County Employees' Retirement Association (KCERA). This Section 401 (a) defined benefit retirement plan requires employer and employee contribution and pays retired employees a pension based on salary, years of service, and age upon retirement.
: This section 457 plan allows employees to contribute on a pre-tax basis to a supplemental retirement account which is then paid out to them when they retire.
Note: Both Kern County and the employee contribute to Social Security and Medicare as follows:

• The County of Kern withholds 6.2% for Social Security (FICA1) and 1.45% for Medicare (FICA2) from employee's payroll warrants
• The County matches the employee's 6.2% for Social Security and 1.45% for Medicare

: EAP is available to help you take control of your life!
: Chimienti & Associates (Administrator) offers the following voluntary benefits and can be deducted on a pre-tax bases: Short Term Disability Coverage, Accident Plan, Cancer Plan and a Flexible Spending Account.
Paid Holiday Leave : 12 set days (per calendar year)