Veterinary Assistant

Lafayette Consolidated Government

Job Location:

Lafayette, IN - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 10 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

** COMMUNICATION REGARDING TEST INFORMATION WILL BE SENT VIA EMAIL **

PURPOSE AND NATURE OF WORK

The purpose of this classification is to assist with the confront health care and management of animals cared for in the surgical suite at the Lafayette Animal Care Center.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

Graduation from high school and experience in a veterinary or animal shelter as a veterinary assistant; or any equivalent combination of training and experience.

APPRENTICESHIP

Positions in this class are assigned to an apprenticeship as defined by Civil Service Rule IV Section 6. This requires the employee to complete initial and ongoing training requirements established by the Chief Administrative Office Animal Control division in accordance with Louisiana state law euthanasia personnel shall receive Euthanasia Certification by the Humane Society of the United States Academy on Euthanasia or an equivalent program within one year of date of employment for continued employment.

TYPE OF EXAMINATION

Examination will be a written test.

DEADLINE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS: FIRST 28 RECEIVED BY FRIDAY DECEMBER 19 2025 NOON!!

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Veterinary Assistant

** COMMUNICATION REGARDING TEST INFORMATION WILL BE SENT VIA EMAIL**

** COMMUNICATION REGARDING TEST INFORMATION WILL BE SENT VIA EMAIL **PURPOSE AND NATURE OF WORKThe purpose of this classification is to assist with the confront health care and management of animals cared for in the surgical suite at the Lafayette Animal Care Center.DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONSGraduatio...