Veterinary Technician (Registered)

Job Description

Assists a Veterinarian in healthcare of and surgeries for animals brought into the shelter and the spay/neuter clinic: performs a range of para-professional and housekeeping duties to include conducting pre-operative exams, inducing and observing reaction to anesthesia, monitoring recovery after surgery, dispensing medications or treatments; maintaining medical supplies; and performing routine cleaning of medical equipment, facilities and caging.

Experience

• One year of experience assisting a licensed veterinarian in providing medical treatment to animals, including surgical procedures and medical examinations in a veterinary hospital of shelter clinic setting.

Licenses/Certifications

• Current certification as a Registered Veterinary Technician issued by the State of California.

Education

• Valid California Driver’s License, Class C.

Other Requirements

• May provide lead direction to Animal Care Specialists.

Supplemental Information

• Required to travel independently.
• May be required to work weekends, holidays, irregular hours, on-call, and after normal business hours.
• Required to wear a uniform that conforms to departmental standards.

Background Investigation

Applicants must pass an extensive Background Investigation prior to appointment. As part of the background investigation, candidates will be required to submit a completed Personal History Statement (PHS).