Veterinary Assistant

Salary

$40,270.46 - $58,794.88 Annually

Various Locations within the City of El Paso, TX

Civil Service

12/18/2025

1/18/2026 11:59 PM Mountain

Non-Exempt

100

MOS Codes: 64A (Army), 64B (Army), 64C (Army), 64D (Army)

Education and Experience:

A High School diploma or GED, or higher and one (1) year animal health care experience under the supervision of a veterinarian.

Licenses and Certificates:
Texas Class “C” Driver’s License or equivalent from another state.

Under general supervision, perform duties to support and document health care and feeding of zoo animals.

• Assist veterinary staff with healthcare of all zoo animals. Take vital signs, perform routine medical treatments, give medicine, trim nails and beaks, give vaccinations, clean and bandage wounds, take and process x-rays, draw blood from all species of animals, dispense prescriptions, conduct fecal sample analysis, perform lab tests and send out for diagnosis, set up and assist in surgery, perform necropsies of small mammals, fish, avian, and reptiles.
  
  Report information to pathologist, pack and mail specimens.
• Assist with quarantine and animal husbandry: set up enclosures for specific species, research diets and prepare for arrival, prepare temporary diet card for special diet items, feed, clean and observe animals, ensure quarantine animals are in good health, disinfect animal enclosure after animal departure, collect fecal samples, give medication as required, keep accurate records of consumption and temperature.
• Perform maintenance and record keeping duties for zoo: clean and disinfect exam and treatment rooms, surgery and scrub rooms, laboratory, pharmacy, x-ray and quarantine areas; sterilize surgical instruments, drapes and equipment; receive, log, tag and store medical equipment, supplies and medications; establish and maintain animal medical files; input data into computerized program; contact other zoos, laboratories and research facilities for medical information;
  
  keep logs of consumption, medical treatment, parasitology, observation and other necessary data; answer questions about the zoo as needed.

• LIFE AND HEALTH INSURANCE:
  Basic Life Insurance Coverage is available at no cost to eligible employees. Additional Life Insurance and coverage for your dependents are also available.
• OPTIONAL COVERAGE:
  Dental, Vision, Short Term Disability, Health Savings Account or Flexible Spending Account (healthcare and/or dependent care for daycare expenses) available.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): access to mental health sessions, therapy, etc. No cost.
• Wellness Program: programs and incentives (wellness education, fitness tests, biometric screenings, group fitness, health coaching, etc.).
• Tuition Assistance Program: share educational costs with employees who have completed probation.

Applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. This position will close when a preset number of qualified applications have been received.

Applicants are being tested on a conditional basis pending a review of minimum qualifications. Applications will be reviewed for applicants who pass the Supplemental Questions exam.