Overview & Benefits:

Oakland County is a progressive place to work, where innovation and ambition are rewarded. We understand the many challenges facing today's professionals and families so we offer competitive wages and salaries, and a full benefits package with which you'd be quite impressed!

For full-time employees our benefits information can be found .

General Summary:

Performs professional veterinary work under the supervision of a Veterinarian to maintain the health and safety of animals. Examines all animals and their specimen for disease/illness and assesses treatment thereof. May perform euthanasia on animals as directed by the Veterinarian. Assists the Veterinarian in spaying and neutering of animals. Performs laboratory tests, including urinalysis, blood and fecal examinations. Prepares animal diets and medication as prescribed by the Veterinarian. Works closely with the Oakland County Health Department with regulations regarding animal control. Advises general public on care for domesticated animals. Maintains data and charts for all animals seen at clinic. Evaluates all incoming animals for disease and temperament and logs information on chart for review of Veterinarian. Utilizes current Countywide and/or department specific software to complete assignments.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

At the time of application all applicants must:

Be a high school graduate or have a certificate of successful completion of the General Educational Development (GED) test.

Must be licensed from the State of Michigan as a Veterinarian Technician.

Have one (1) year experience working as a Veterinarian Technician or in an animal hospital setting.

Possess a valid United States motor vehicle operator’s or chauffeur’s license. Out of Country driver’s license holders will be required to obtain the appropriate valid State of Michigan driver’s license before the hire date.

Pass the complete examination, including the employment medical examination established for this classification.

Successfully complete the six month probation period.

Special Requirements:

Must maintain a valid State of Michigan Veterinarian Technician license.

Must maintain a valid United State’s motor vehicle operator’s or chauffeur’s license.

Pay Range:

USD $41,887.00 - USD $56,943.00 /Yr.

EEO Statement:

We are committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances.