Registered Veterinary Technician - PER DIEM; Jurupa Valley and San Jacinto

Overview

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 Department operates four shelters located in Blythe, Jurupa Valley, San Jacinto and Thousand Palms.

Meet the Team!

The Riverside County Department of Animal Services has a vision for promoting an environment of responsible pet ownership through progressive animal welfare initiatives, community outreach, and humane education in a culture of compassion, creativity, and integrity. The Department of Animal Services believes the character of their organization is best reflected in the strong dedication of each one of their employees who strive to meet the highest standards of performance and compassion on behalf of the animals and people that they serve.

TAP Benefits:

• Perform routine animal checkups and provide support during emergencies.
• Communicate with pet owners to determine changes in their pet's health and well‑being (e.g., changes in activity levels and/or diet); check an animal's weight, heartbeat and other vitals to record in patient files; draw blood samples or administer medications.
• Prepare instruments and medical supplies for Veterinary Surgeon's use; prepare animals for sterilization surgery and assist with anesthesia and monitoring during surgical sterilization; observe animals after surgery to detect any post‑surgical complications and document/elevate findings as necessary.
• May be required to work evenings, weekends and/or holidays.
• First professional level classification in the Registered Veterinary Technician series and reports to a Supervising Registered Veterinary Technician.
• Assist a Veterinary Surgeon in the administration of physical examinations to determine surgical fitness of animals by handling animals during the examination.
• Provide supplies during sterilization surgery and support for emergencies that might arise; monitor animals during surgery and observe post‑operative behavior or symptoms, reporting findings to the Veterinary Surgeon.
• Clean and prepare surgical packs and instruments for sterilization; provide general care for and feed animals.

Successful completion of the education necessary to obtain the required certification issued by the California Veterinary Medical Board.

One year of paid or voluntary experience working in a kennel, veterinary or animal shelter facility.

Possession of a valid certificate as a Registered Veterinary Technician issued by the California Veterinary Medical Board.

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.

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.

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.

Contact Cindy Mendez Acevedo at cmendez with any questions regarding this recruitment.