Registered Veterinary Technician

About the Role

The Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) supports the Moreno Valley Animal Shelter by providing essential medical and technical veterinary services under the general direction of contracted veterinarians. This role performs routine and advanced animal care tasks, including health assessments, administering medications and vaccinations, collecting laboratory samples, monitoring animal conditions, and maintaining accurate medical records. The RVT also plays a key role in disease prevention, shelter sanitation protocols, inventory management, and staff training.

This position interacts frequently with the public during adoptions, reclaim processes, and community education, while ensuring humane, safe, and compassionate treatment of all animals in the City’s care.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a skilled, compassionate, and dedicated animal care professional who thrives in a fast-paced shelter environment. They possess strong technical veterinary skills, sound judgment, and the ability to confidently handle animals of all sizes and temperaments. The ideal RVT is detail-oriented, experienced in performing medical procedures under limited supervision, and comfortable serving as a key liaison to contracted veterinarians. They communicate clearly, provide excellent customer service, and maintain calm and professionalism when working with sick, injured, or frightened animals.

A successful candidate is self-motivated, able to multitask effectively, and committed to promoting responsible pet ownership and achieving positive outcomes for adoptable and treatable animals. They will hold a valid RVT certification, demonstrate strong teamwork, and bring a compassionate approach that reflects the City’s values in animal care and welfare.

Responsibilities

• Perform health assessments, administer medications and vaccinations, and collect laboratory samples
• Monitor animal conditions and maintain accurate medical records
• Support disease prevention and shelter sanitation protocols
• Manage inventory and provide staff training
• Interact with the public during adoptions, reclaim processes, and community education
• Ensure humane, safe, and compassionate treatment of all animals

Requirements

• Graduation from high school or G.E.D. equivalent
• Two years of recent work experience with animals in a veterinary hospital or other animal facility with appropriate medical training and certification, or an equivalent combination of training and experience
• Valid California driver's license and ability to maintain insurance under the City's vehicle insurance policy
• Possession of a valid Registered Veterinary Technician Certificate issued by the California State Board of Examiners in Veterinary Medicine

Schedule

This position follows a 9/80 work schedule, with a standard Tuesday–Saturday assignment and every other Saturday off.

About the Organization

The City of Moreno Valley prides itself on delivering quality service to residents and businesses efficiently and effectively through Collaboration, Innovation, Customer Service, and Human-Centric Design. Strategically located in Southern California’s Inland Empire, Moreno Valley is the second-largest city in Riverside County and is close to major hubs such as Los Angeles, Orange County, and San Diego.

The Animal Services Division provides animal care and protection services for the community, including:

• Rabies control through investigation of animal bites
• Control of stray animals, licensing, and public education
• Public veterinary services
• Pet adoptions, lost and found services, and humane education
• Enforcement of public safety, animal cruelty, and nuisance ordinances