Registered Veterinary Technician

Job Description

The City of Moreno Valley is seeking a skilled and compassionate Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) to support the Moreno Valley Animal Shelter. This position provides essential medical and technical veterinary services under the general direction of contracted veterinarians.

• Provides routine and advanced animal care tasks, including health assessments, administering medications and vaccinations, collecting laboratory samples, monitoring animal conditions, and maintaining accurate medical records.
• Participates in disease prevention, shelter sanitation protocols, inventory management, and staff training.
• Interacts frequently with the public during adoptions, reclaim processes, and community education, ensuring humane, safe, and compassionate treatment of all animals.

Minimum And Desirable Qualifications

• A typical way of obtaining the knowledge, skills and abilities outlined above is graduation from high school or G.E.D. equivalent, and two years of recent work experience that include working with animals in a veterinary hospital or other animal facility with appropriate medical training and certification; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Required Licenses And Certifications: Valid California driver's license and the 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.