Registered Veterinary Technician Part-Time

City of Hesperia • Hesperia, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Help shape Hesperia, where rural charm meets opportunity! Join the City of Hesperia’s Public Works Department as an Animal Care Technician and be part of a team driven by service, integrity, innovation, and efficiency. Help us create a safe, thriving community while experiencing true Hometown Hospitality. The Registered Veterinary Technician is responsible for providing medical and veterinary care to animals in the Shelter, and for monitoring, administering, and safeguarding medicines and controlled substances. This position serves as a lead position to the Senior Animal Care Technicians and, in-turn, receives supervision from the Animal Services Supervisor. Under general supervision from the Animal Services Supervisor, performs the full array of duties within the City’s Shelter. Duties include the care of impounded animals, cleaning and maintenance of facilities, and assistance to citizens looking to reclaim impounded animals or adopt new animals.

Requirements

• Any combination of education and experience that has provided the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary for an Animal Care Technician.
• Six (6) months of experience in an animal care environment involving care, handling, and sheltering of animals or the performance of related work.
• High School diploma or GED.
• Must be physically fit to work with animals.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to one hundred (100) pounds.
• Must be able to participate with the required City’s Adjusted Workweek Schedule.
• Must be able to work weekends, holidays, and evenings on a rotating shift in order to provide seven day a week coverage for the humane treatment and care for the animals in the shelter.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid class “C” California driver’s license.
• Licensed as a Registered Veterinary Technician.

Responsibilities

• Providing medical and veterinary care to animals in the Shelter.
• Monitoring, administering, and safeguarding medicines and controlled substances.
• Serving as a lead position to the Senior Animal Care Technicians.
• Performing the full array of duties within the City’s Shelter.
• Care of impounded animals.
• Cleaning and maintenance of facilities.
• Assistance to citizens looking to reclaim impounded animals or adopt new animals.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED