REGISTERED VETERINARY TECHNICIAN

Under supervision, to assist a Veterinary Surgeon by performing routine and para-professional duties involved in the surgical sterilization of small animals at a County Spay and Neuter Clinic; and assist in the care and treatment of animals; and do other work as required.



The County Spay and Neuter Program and shelter functions as part of the Veterinary Services Division of the Riverside County Department of Animal Services, Community Health Agency. Sterilization surgeries are performed on small animals such as dogs, cats and rabbits, and shelter animals are examined and treated for minor illnesses or injuries. Registered Veterinary Technicians differ from Veterinary Technicians in that the former are registered by the California Veterinary Medical Board and perform the more complex pre-surgery and post-surgery care of animals as allowable under their licensure. Instruction, guidance, and supervision are received from a Veterinarian Surgeon or Supervising Registered Veterinary Technician.



• Assists the Veterinary Surgeon by handling animals in the administration of physical examinations to determine surgical fitness of animals.



• Prepares instruments and medical supplies for Veterinarian’s use; prepares animals for sterilization surgery; and assists with anesthesia procedures.



• Provides the Veterinary Surgeon with any supplies he/she may need during the sterilization surgery of animals and provides support for any emergencies that might arise.



• Monitors animals during surgery as needed; and observes animals after surgery to detect any abnormal behavior or physical symptoms and reports findings to the Veterinary Surgeon.



• Cleans and prepares surgical packs and instruments to be sterilized before surgery; and provides general care for and feeds animals.



• Under direction, renders first aid, medical treatments and therapy as required for hospitalized animals.



• Assists with the admittance and discharge of animals to and from clinic.



• Assists in training clinic personnel, and orders necessary materials and medications required by the Spay and Neuter Facility and Shelter.



• Assists with filling prescriptions, and assists spay and neuter staff with daily operations.



• Observes general shelter animal population for illness and/or injury.



• Assists a Veterinarian in treating shelter animals, including a variety of exotic animals, and restrains and manages many different species.

General requirements :

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



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 make reports as necessary.

Technical requirements :

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

Candidates should have some experinence with :

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 make reports as necessary.

Hiring Process:



Please visit www.rc-hr.com to submit your resume into our job-matching system.



All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of both a pre-employment physical exam, including a drug/alcohol test, and a criminal background investigation, which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment).