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

Registered Veterinary Technician - PER DIEM (Jurupa Valley and San Jacinto) (Finance)

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.

• Communicate with pet owners to determine changes in their pet's health and well-being, for example, changes in activity levels and/or diet, and record vitals in patient files.
• Draw blood samples or administer medications as part of routine care.
• Prepare instruments and medical supplies for the Veterinary Surgeon, prepare animals for sterilization surgery, and assist with anesthesia and monitoring during surgical procedures.
• Observe animals after surgery to detect post-surgical complications and document/elevate findings as necessary.
• Work evenings, weekends, and/or holidays as required.
• Support the Veterinary Surgeon during examinations to determine surgical fitness of animals by handling animals during the examination.
• Prepare animals for sterilization surgery and assist with anesthesia procedures; provide supplies needed during surgery and assist with emergencies as needed.
• Monitor animals during surgery and post-operatively, report abnormal findings to the Veterinary Surgeon.
• Clean and prepare surgical packs and instruments; provide general care and feeding for animals.
• Render first aid, medical treatments, and therapy as required for hospitalized animals under direction.
• Assist with the admittance and discharge of animals to and from the clinic.
• Assist in training clinic personnel; order materials and medications required by the Spay and Neuter Facility and Shelter.
• Assist with filling prescriptions and daily operations of the spay/neuter staff.
• Observe the general shelter population for illness or injury.
• Assist veterinarians in treating shelter animals, including a variety of exotic animals, by restraining and managing different species.

• 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.

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
  :
  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
  :
  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.