Description

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.

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.