Registered Veterinary Technician
About The Position
The Animal Care Division within the Department of Public Health (DPH) is seeking a dedicated Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) to support professional medical staff across San Bernardino County’s animal shelter facilities. The RVT will perform routine and para-professional duties related to the care and treatment of animals, including administering medications, maintaining medical records, preparing animals for surgery, and providing training to shelter staff on animal first aid, disease recognition, and prevention. Additional responsibilities include performing humane euthanasia when required, recommending appropriate care and treatment procedures, maintaining facility cleanliness, managing medical treatment and supply records, and completing other duties as assigned by the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM). This position may also include assignments in mobile clinic operations, providing vaccines and spay/neuter services to both the public and shelter animals. RVTs may be placed at any of the County’s shelter locations or mobile clinic sites based on operational needs. The RVT will be part of a growing veterinary services team dedicated to supporting the animals and community members of San Bernardino County. The Department of Public Health has recently procured its first mobile veterinary clinic and is actively constructing a new, state-of-the-art County Animal Care Center that will feature a full veterinary hospital. For more detailed information, refer to the Registered Veterinary Technician job description.
Requirements
- Must possess and maintain a valid Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) Certificate issued by the State of California Veterinary Medical Board.
- Must be able to lift and restrain small to very large animals, both domestic and wild, which may weigh up to 100 pounds.
- Will be exposed to cleaning and disinfectant chemicals at commercial facilities and animal control shelters.
- Travel throughout the County may be required and employees will be required to make provisions for such transportation.
- Must obtain a Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) registration within 90 days of employment to order and administer veterinary medical drugs at the animal shelter facilities.
- Must maintain an active Registered Veterinary Technician certification throughout employment.
- Applicants must be able to perform euthanasia of sick, injured, or non-adopted impounded animals.
- Candidates must indicate availability for weekend work on the application to be considered.
- Must pass a background investigation which includes verification of employment history and education, fingerprinting, physical exam, and drug screening prior to appointment.
Responsibilities
- Perform routine and para-professional duties related to the care and treatment of animals.
- Administer medications.
- Maintain medical records.
- Prepare animals for surgery.
- Provide training to shelter staff on animal first aid, disease recognition, and prevention.
- Perform humane euthanasia when required.
- Recommend appropriate care and treatment procedures.
- Maintain facility cleanliness.
- Manage medical treatment and supply records.
- Complete other duties as assigned by the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM).
- Provide vaccines and spay/neuter services to both the public and shelter animals in mobile clinic operations.
Benefits
- UP TO $2,000 IN HIRING BONUS!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
