Veterinary Assistant II Job Indianapolis Indiana USA,Outdoor/Nature/Animal Care

Location: Indianapolis

Overview

Agency Summary

The purpose and mission of Animal Care Services is advocating animal welfare, adoption, and rescue. The agency does this by protecting and promoting the health, safety, and welfare of pets and livestock in Marion County. The agency is able to do this by cultivating a productive, collaborative, and compliant work environment in order for our workforce to meet the needs of the constituents of Indianapolis and Marion County.

Job Summary

Positions is responsible for assessing health of animals, triaging medical needs and assisting with medical duties as required.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The City of Indianapolis Marion County is an equal opportunity employer
. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status. We value diversity in perspectives and experiences among colleagues and the residents of this city of whom we serve.

Position Responsibilities

Administer medications to animals
Assesses the health of animals in the shelter
Assists the veterinarian during shelter rounds
Provides input on euthanasia decisions for medical reasons
Performs animal euthanasia
Performs diagnostic skin scrapes on animals
Performs diagnostic fecal parasite tests on animals
Utilizes equipment to perform diagnostics including bloodwork and x-rays
Clips and cleans wounds
Assesses animals for pregnancy
Assesses animals for fleas, ear mites, and other external parasites
Enters and updates animal medical records
Grooms severely neglected animals
Monitors medical supply inventory
Transports animals to veterinary clinics for spay‑neuter surgery or other medical treatments
Prepares medications
Assist with procedures including but not limited to ear cleanings, dental cleanings, iv catheter placement, and bandage changes

Qualifications

Must have at least two (2) years working experience as a veterinary assistant in a veterinary clinic or animal shelter. Must be able to communicate with a culturally diverse staff and public and always display professional and courteous behavior. Must be able to write legibly and learn to use the shelter management computer system. Weekend and evening hours may be required.

Must have a strong knowledge of animal health and diseases.

Must have strong knowledge of veterinary medicine, preferably in a shelter setting. Must have skills such as performing diagnostic tests and physical examinations on animals. Must be able to effectively communicate with veterinarians, managers, kennel and field staff in a professional and courteous manner. Must be able to safely and humanely handle and control potentially aggressive animals in excess of 50 lbs.

Working

Conditions

Work is performed with potentially dangerous dogs, cats, and other animals. Work is also performed in a kennel area where the incumbent is exposed to dust, noise, bending, lifting, and other hazards of a kennel environment. Also includes handling of animal waste, fur/dander, and blood. Some tasks are performed in an office environment.

Physical Conditions

Sitting at a desk as well as standing and walking for long periods of time
Some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials 50 pounds
Tasks may involve extended periods of time at keyboard or workstation
Tasks require the ability to perceive and hear sounds and see visual cues or signals
Tasks require the ability to communicate orally

All rates are bi-weekly.

2026 Rate Sheet
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Life Insurance Employee Only (rates per $1,000 per month)

Basic:
Employer Paid

Additional

25-29 $ 0.058
30-34 $ 0.083
35-39 $ 0.099
40-44 $ 0.132
45-49 $ 0.223
50-54 $ 0.363
55-59 $ 0.600
60-64 $ 0.795
65-69 $ 1.329
70 + $2.054

Important Perf Update

For more information on eligibility options, refer to Proposal 21-288 (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./3exq8yR
All employees hired/rehired after 1/1/2022 have a choice to select the PERF Hybrid plan (3% + Pension) or the INPRS My Choice:
Retirement Savings plan (3% + 1% Contribution). The Hybrid plan consists of two components:

Annuity Savings Account (ASA)
-This consists of the mandatory employee contribution of three (3%) percent of compensation (made for the employee by the City), plus interest credits or earnings. You're always vested in your ASA portion - it's always yours.

Pension
- The pension portion of the retirement benefit is funded by contributions made by the employer over the course of the…