Registered Veterinary Technician bei City of Ontario, CA

About the Department

Are you passionate about serving the community and supporting a team that is committed to making a positive impact? The Animal Resource Center of the Inland Empire is seeking skilled, compassionate, and experienced individuals to join the organization to be a part of a collaborative environment where your skills can make a difference. If you are interested in the honorable profession of public service, join in this unique opportunity as a Registered Veterinary Technician. The Registered Veterinary Technician will receive general supervision by the Animal Care Supervisor, while performing the more complex pre-surgery and post-surgery care of animals as allowable under their certification and may function as a lead over staff performing veterinary care duties.

Under general supervision, assist a veterinarian in healthcare and surgery for animals brought into the shelter and the spay/neuter clinic;  receives, processes, and cares for impounded animals; cleans and disinfects kennels and work areas; maintains records on the impounding and releasing of animals; provides customer service and responds to citizen inquiries and concerns at the Shelter’s public counter; performs animal health procedures consistent with status as a licensed Registered Veterinary Technician; resolves citizen complaints by exercising fair and independent judgment; and performs other work as required.

The ARC Executive Director of Animal Services will serve as the ultimate hiring authority.

The ARC is not employed by the City of Ontario nor any other Agency members.  The successful candidate will be an at-will employee of the Animal Resource Center of the Inland Empire and ultimately they will be appointed by and serve under the ARC Executive Director of Animal Services . 

 Completed applications will be reviewed and only qualified applicants whose qualifications best meet or exceed the requirements of the position and needs of the Agency, will be invited to participate further in the selection process. All applicants must provide an attached Resume and Cover Letter. Those candidates whom fail to attach these items will not move forward in the selection process.

Position Duties

1. Responds to public inquiries regarding animals and the shelter; provides information within the area of assignment; processes the release and adoption of animals; provides front counter customer service to patrons; shows animals upon request; answers phones.
2. Provides medical care and treatment to animals by assisting in conducting physical examinations, administering medications and immunizations.
3. Assists veterinarians in surgery by correct equipment, instruments, and packs, and assuring that monitoring and support equipment such as cardiac monitors, scopes, and breathing apparatus are operable.
4. Maintains inventory of all pharmaceutical, equipment, and supplies.
5. Monitor animals during surgery as needed; observe animals after surgery to detect any abnormal behavior or physical symptoms and report findings to the Veterinarian.
6. Determines correct procedures and substances to inject for the disposal of animals and injects animals for the purpose of euthanasia.
7. Receives detailed, accurate information and dispatches to field operations personnel including prioritization of emergency and non-emergency calls.
8. Maintains a variety of records including animal health records and records on the neutering, surgery, vaccinations, and other medical procedures; inputs such information into the animal shelter’s computer record keeping system. Establishes procedures for the proper housing and feeding of animals.
9. Cleans and disinfects kennels, cages, and equipment in a sanitary manner according to protocol; performs on-going and preventive maintenance of shelter facilities and equipment.
10. Assists in the maintenance of animal health care programs within County animal control facilities.
11. Assists Agency personnel in investigation and retrieval of animals in the field by anesthetizing or euthanizing animals when necessary.
12. Works with volunteer staff; provides supervision, information and instructions.
13. Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Any combination of education and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position. A typical combination includes:

Educational Requirements

Graduate of an American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) Accredited RVT program or a California VMB Approved RVT program.

Or

Completion of a combination of 20 semester units (or 30 quarter units) or 300 hours of specific education and 4,416 hours of directed clinical practice experience completed in no less than 24 months under the direct supervision of a California licensed veterinarian (Alternate Route).

Or

Licensed, certified, or registered as an RVT in another state and has taken an examination determined by the VMB to be equivalent to the California examination and have 4,416 hours of directed clinical practice experience completed in no less than 24 months under the direct supervision of a licensed veterinarian.

Candidates will be required to provide proof of successful completion of required programs, semester/quarter units,  and/or  required hours and experience. Proof of completion must be provided by way of attachment to your online application or as an email attachment sent to the Hiring Agency Representative at, or before, time of the reference check process. Acceptable forms of proof include Unofficial Transcripts, Official Transcripts, Photos and/or Photocopies of Institutional Degree/Certifications.  

Licenses
Individuals must be physically capable of operating a motor vehicle safely and possess a valid Class C California Driver’s License OR be able to demonstrate the ability to travel on scheduled or unscheduled visits to various locations which may or may not be reachable by public transportation.   This requirement applies at time of appointment and throughout employment in this classification.

Certificates

Desirable

• Possession of Euthanasia Certificate.
• One year of paid or voluntary experience working in a kennel, veterinary or animal shelter facility.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• This position requires the ability to work in a standard office environment with continuous upward and downward flexion of the neck. 
• Frequently sitting, repetitive use of hands to operate computers, printers and copiers.
• Frequent walking, standing, bending and twisting of neck, bending and twisting of waist, squatting, simple grasping, reaching above and below shoulder level, and lifting and carrying of files weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Some exposure to cold, heat, noise, outdoors, confining workspace, and chemicals. 
• Ability to work a flexible and various schedule including day, evening, night, weekend, and holiday shifts as required.

Other Qualifications

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