County of Riverside
Registered Veterinary Technician – PER DIEM (Jurupa Valley and San Jacinto)
County of Riverside, Los Angeles, California, United States,
The Riverside County Department of Animal Services has an opportunity for a
Registered Veterinary Technician - Per Diem
to fill current and future vacancies for our Jurupa Valley and San Jacinto locations.Although incumbents may be placed in one location, you must be comfortable traveling to all locations, as needed.The
Registered Veterinary Technician
will be responsible for performing routine animal checkups and providing support during emergencies.Duties include communicating with pet owners to determine changes in their pet's health and well-being, for example, changes in activity levels and/or diet, checking an animal’s weight, heartbeat and other vitals to record in patient files, drawing blood samples or administering medications.Responsibilities will also include preparing instruments and medical supplies for Veterinary Surgeon's use, preparing animals for sterilization surgery and assisting with anesthesia and monitoring animals during surgical sterilization, observing animals after surgery to detect any post-surgical complications and documenting/elevating as necessary.A
Registered Veterinary Technician
may be required to work evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.The Registered Veterinary Technician is the first professional level classification in the Registered Veterinary Technician series and reports to a Supervising Registered Veterinary Technician.Education:
Successful completion of the education necessary to obtain the required certification issued by the California Veterinary Medical Board.Experience:
One year of paid or voluntary experience working in a kennel, veterinary, or animal shelter facility.Certification:
Possession of a valid certificate as a Registered Veterinary Technician issued by the California Veterinary Medical Board.Other Requirements:
Possession of a valid California Driver’s License; completing a series of three Rabies vaccines within 30 days of employment; exposure to animal smells, dander, excrement, fluids, and wounds; independent body mobility to stand and move up to seven hours daily, perform lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling up to 50 pounds in weight with or without reasonable accommodation.Knowledge Of:
Safe, humane, and efficient methods for the care and treatment of small animals, particularly dogs and cats; equipment and procedures used at a veterinary clinic; physical and behavioral characteristics of small animals; substances and methods used to clean and disinfect animal habitats.Ability To:
Care for small animals; recognize abnormal behavioral and physical symptoms in small animals; safely handle and maintain clinic medical instruments and equipment; deal tactfully and effectively with the public; maintain simple records and prepare reports as necessary.
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Registered Veterinary Technician - Per Diem
to fill current and future vacancies for our Jurupa Valley and San Jacinto locations.Although incumbents may be placed in one location, you must be comfortable traveling to all locations, as needed.The
Registered Veterinary Technician
will be responsible for performing routine animal checkups and providing support during emergencies.Duties include communicating with pet owners to determine changes in their pet's health and well-being, for example, changes in activity levels and/or diet, checking an animal’s weight, heartbeat and other vitals to record in patient files, drawing blood samples or administering medications.Responsibilities will also include preparing instruments and medical supplies for Veterinary Surgeon's use, preparing animals for sterilization surgery and assisting with anesthesia and monitoring animals during surgical sterilization, observing animals after surgery to detect any post-surgical complications and documenting/elevating as necessary.A
Registered Veterinary Technician
may be required to work evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.The Registered Veterinary Technician is the first professional level classification in the Registered Veterinary Technician series and reports to a Supervising Registered Veterinary Technician.Education:
Successful completion of the education necessary to obtain the required certification issued by the California Veterinary Medical Board.Experience:
One year of paid or voluntary experience working in a kennel, veterinary, or animal shelter facility.Certification:
Possession of a valid certificate as a Registered Veterinary Technician issued by the California Veterinary Medical Board.Other Requirements:
Possession of a valid California Driver’s License; completing a series of three Rabies vaccines within 30 days of employment; exposure to animal smells, dander, excrement, fluids, and wounds; independent body mobility to stand and move up to seven hours daily, perform lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling up to 50 pounds in weight with or without reasonable accommodation.Knowledge Of:
Safe, humane, and efficient methods for the care and treatment of small animals, particularly dogs and cats; equipment and procedures used at a veterinary clinic; physical and behavioral characteristics of small animals; substances and methods used to clean and disinfect animal habitats.Ability To:
Care for small animals; recognize abnormal behavioral and physical symptoms in small animals; safely handle and maintain clinic medical instruments and equipment; deal tactfully and effectively with the public; maintain simple records and prepare reports as necessary.
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