Part-time Veterinary Assistant

Description

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 19 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.

For more information, please see the Veterinary Assistant flier.

Supplemental Information

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 through embrace of a team-oriented approach by living our values every day.

The Community & Library Services Department provides exceptional service, innovative programs, and diverse cultural experiences in vibrant and sustainable spaces. The department consists of the following award-winning programs and services: Human Services; Community Parks, Outreach and Open Space; Athletics, Aquatics, Arts, Great Park Operations, and Attractions; Reservation, Program Services; Irvine Animal Care Center; Administrative Services; and the new Irvine Public Library System.

The Process

Find more information in the Veterinary Assistant - PT job description.

I nterview: After a thorough review of applications, those candidates deemed most qualified as reflected in their application will be invited to an interview.

Background Check : A thorough background investigation will be conducted prior to appointment.

Medical Examination: A medical examination will be conducted, including a drug/alcohol screening and proof of a negative TB test to ensure the ability to perform assigned

duties. Any applicant who tests positive or tampers with evidence shall be disqualified from consideration.

Future Vacancies: This recruitment may be used to fill future positions in similar and/or lower classifications within the organization.

Part-time employees are employed "at will" and their services can be discontinued without cause.

Certain City budgets may not include funding for mandated CalPERS employer contributions. A qualified candidate who is a current member of CalPERS may be restricted from temporary/part-time employment.

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.



Closing Date/Time: 8/6/2025 5:00 PM Pacific

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