Registered Veterinary Technician

Closing Date

Friday, March 6, 2026

The County of Santa Cruz is currently seeking a dedicated and compassionate Registered Veterinary Technician to join our team at the Animal Shelter. We offer a generous benefits package which includes vacation, sick leave, paid holidays, medical, dental, vision and CalPERS retirement benefits!

$5,271 - 6,543 / Month

$15,000 hiring incentive: $7,500 upon hire, and an additional $7,500 upon completion of 2080 county service hours

Under general supervision, assists a Veterinarian in healthcare and surgery for animals brought into the shelter and the spay/neuter clinic; performs animal health procedures consistent with status as a licensed Registered Veterinary Technician; and performs other work as required.

This position is responsible for independently providing paramedical treatment to animals and more complex medical treatment under the direction of a licensed Veterinarian. Incumbents may provide lead direction to Animal Health Specialists and other Registered Veterinary Technicians as well as providing training and instruction to volunteers and other Animal Shelter staff. The list established will be used to fill the current vacancy and it may also be used to fill other vacancies during the life of the eligible list.

Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain these knowledge and abilities would be:

Possession and maintenance of a valid Registered Veterinary Technician license issued by the State of California Veterinary Medical Board.

Special Requirements :
Training:
Incumbents must attend and pass the Euthanasia by Injection certification course within the first six months of hire. License:
Incumbents must possess and maintain a valid California Class C Driver License and a valid Registered Veterinary Technician license issued by the State of California Veterinary Medical Board.

Hours:

Availability to work a flexible schedule including weekends and/or holidays and rotational on-call duty as required. Lifting:
Incumbent must be able to lift, push/pull or carry up to 50 pounds unassisted. Special

Working Conditions:

Exposure to potentially hostile or dangerous animals and exposure to animal feces and urine. Incumbents will be encouraged to undergo a pre-rabies vaccination series.

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