Registered Veterinary Technician

County of Sacramento•Sacramento, CA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Veterinary Technician assists the veterinarian in performing surgeries and performs other animal health care tasks in support of the animal hospital at the County Animal Shelter. Incumbents in this class may perform other duties involved in the care and feeding of animals at the County Animal Shelter.

Requirements

Registration as a Registered Veterinary Technician by the California Board of Examiners in Veterinary Medicine.
Six months of experience assisting a licensed veterinarian in providing medical treatment to animals, including surgical procedures and medical examinations, in a veterinary hospital or shelter clinic setting.
A valid Driver’s License, Class C or higher, is required prior to appointment to this class.
Incumbents in this class may be required to obtain and maintain Drug Enforcement Administration licensure.

Responsibilities

Prepare animals for surgery, assist with surgery, and care for animals post-surgery
Induce and monitor animals given anesthesia
Sterilize equipment used in the animal hospital
Identify normal and abnormal animal behavior and symptoms of rabies and other animal disorders
Euthanize animals
Control and safely handle pharmaceuticals used in the care and handling of animals and disinfectants in the cleaning and disinfecting of animal habitats
Microchip animals
Perform prophylactic evaluations, cleanings, and uncomplicated tooth extractions
Read, interpret, and apply applicable rules, regulations, codes, laws and ordinances governing the control and humane treatment of animals
Use a computer to prepare and maintain written records
Speak English and communicate clearly, confidently and persuasively to a variety of audiences from different socio-economic and cultural backgrounds
Explain legal requirements accurately and tactfully
Maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, County constituents, and animal welfare organizations