Veterinary Technician (Registered)
Salary
$64,519.11 – $78,423.38 Annually
THE POSITION
Under general supervision, the Veterinary Technician, Registered, 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. May provide lead direction to Animal Care Specialists.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
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.
Licensing/Certification: Applicants are required to have current certification as a Registered Veterinary Technician issued by the State of California Veterinarian Medical Board.
Applicants are required to possess a valid California Driver’s License, Class C.
All licenses and certificates must be kept current while employed in this class.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:
Incumbents are required to travel independently, for example, to community meetings, emergency situations, to other shelters to transfer animals, etc.
Incumbents may be required to work weekends, holidays, irregular hours, on-call, and after normal business hours.
Incumbents will be required to wear a uniform that conforms to departmental standards.