REGISTERED VETERINARY TECHNICIAN

Description Help shape Hesperia, where rural charm meets opportunity! Join the City of Hesperia’s Animal Shelter as a Registered Veterinary 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. View the RVT Job Flyer Examples of Duties Provide medical and veterinary care to shelter animals; monitor animal health and administer medications; coordinate treatment for injured or ill animals with local veterinarians; order, maintain, and safeguard medical supplies, equipment, and controlled substances; provide technical guidance and direction to Animal Care Technicians; assist in developing and implementing shelter policies and procedures; assist the Animal Services Supervisor with staff performance evaluations; perform animal care, handling, cleaning, and facility maintenance duties; assist the public with animal reclaim and adoption services; and perform other related duties as assigned. To view the full job description, please click this link: RVT Job Description Typical Qualifications Any combination of education and experience that has provided the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary for an Animal Care Technician. A typical way of obtaining the required qualifications is to possess the equivalent of six (6) months of experience in an animal care environment involving care, handling, and sheltering of animals or the performance of related work, and a High School diploma or GED. Certification as a Registered Veterinary Technician. Certification in the euthanasia of animals by injection. Standard Employment Benefits Prior Public Service—CalPERS Formula 2.7% @ 55 (Employee contributes 8% (employee cost) and 1% (cost sharing) of annual salary) CalPERS Pension Reform Formula 2% @ 62 (Employee contributes 7.75% (normal cost) of annual salary) Health Benefits – up to $1,750 per month toward medical, dental and vision insurance City Paid Employee Only Premium for Dental Insurance Employee Only Premium for Vision Insurance Life Insurance Vacation (80 hours accrued during first year) 13 holidays Sick leave (96 hours per year) Employee Assistance Program available 457 (b) Deferred Compensation Program available IRS 125 Plan Flexible Spending Accounts available Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance participation required Adjusted Workweek Schedule participation required The City does not participate in the Social Security program, except for the mandatory 1.45% Medicare Contribution Teamsters Local 1932 Additional Benefits $50 monthly City Contribution into 401 (a) Deferred Compensation Plan Tuition Reimbursement Program (Up to $3,000 per fiscal year available for eligible employees). Life Insurance - Teamsters Employees ($50,000) 01 Do you possess a current certification as a Registered Veterinary Technician? YesNo 02 Do you possess a current certification in the euthanasia of animals by injection? YesNo Required Question