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Veterinary Technician - Non-Registered - Non-Merit
Baltimore CountyUnited Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 12 Aug 2026
💰 $63,420/yr($46,000/yr – $63,420/yr)
About the role
Posting number: NM.143 08-26
Department: HHS/ANIMAL SERVICES DIVISION
Job classification: NON-MERIT POSITION
Posting type: Open
Categories: Animal Services
Summary
Regular Schedule: 39 hours per weekA Non-Merit vacancy exists in the Bureau of Animal Services, Department of Health and Human Services.
Non-Merit positions are not classified within the Baltimore County Government Classification and Compensation Plan.
A list of eligible applicants will be established based on the examination as outlined below.
Current and future vacancies occurring in any Office or Department of Baltimore County General Government may be filled from the list of eligible applicants.
All interested candidates must apply at this time.
List all promotions and changes in job duties due to reclassification as separate work experiences on your application. Applicants must include the dates of the promotions and reclassifications.
Note: Failure to complete all fields of the Work Experience section of the application will result in your application not being considered. A resume will not be considered in determining your qualifications for a position. Applicants selected for an interview may provide a resume at that time.
You can attach your transcript(s) or license(s) to your application.
Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application.
Examples of duties
Under general supervision, performs duties in the receipt, care, custody, and disposition of animals, and the operation and maintenance of animal shelter facilities. Feeds, waters, grooms, and exercises animals.
- Assists veterinarians in the examination and treatment of animals.
- Evaluates and prepares animals for surgical or medical procedures.
- Prepares, calculates, and documents administered medications.
- Assists with spay and neuter procedures of animals.
- Monitors sedated, anesthetized, and recovering animals.
- Collects, prepares, and analyzes specimens.
- Maintains accurate records of examinations, anesthesia, and treatment.
- Holds animals while injections and medicines are dispensed.
- Administers vaccinations and minor medical treatments to animals.
- Assists with the intake and discharge of animals, including providing client education.
- Maintains surgical facility and equipment.
- Assists in reordering, organizing and restocking of inventory.
- Provides general animal care, cleaning, and feeding.
- Assists in the adoption and redemption of animals.
- Provides information to the public about adoption and redemption procedures.
- Answers telephone calls and in-person requests for information regarding shelter operations.
- Receives, directs, and escorts visitors through the shelter.
- Maintains records of adoptions, redemptions, impoundments, and euthanizations.
- Maintains files.
- Operates office machinery.
- Performs technician exams.
- Performs occasional light typing or word processing.
- Performs other related duties as required.
(NOTE: The duties and responsibilities listed above are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications for all positions in this class. They may not include all of the essential job functions of each position in the class. Each position may not be required to perform all of the essential job functions listed.)
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Possession of a high school diploma or an appropriate equivalent
Possession of a high school diploma or an appropriate equivalent
Plus
One year experience in a shelter or veterinary environment. Experience in the animal care
and control industry preferred.
(Additional experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education.)
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (Entry Level)
- Knowledge of humane animal care, treatment, and shelter operations.
- Knowledge of laws, codes, and regulations pertaining to animal protection and control.
- Knowledge of proper administration and dosage of medication and anesthetic to animals.
- Skill in the care and treatment of animals.
- Skill in handling animals.
- Ability to establish and mainta
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