Registered Veterinary Technician

The Position

Examples of Essential Functions

• 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.
• Provides medical care and treatment to animals by assisting in conducting physical examinations, administering medications and immunizations.
• 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.
• Maintains inventory of all pharmaceutical, equipment, and supplies.
• Monitor animals during surgery as needed; observe animals after surgery to detect any abnormal behavior or physical symptoms and report findings to the Veterinarian.
• Determines correct procedures and substances to inject for the disposal of animals and injects animals for the purpose of euthanasia.
• Receives detailed, accurate information and dispatches to field operations personnel including prioritization of emergency and non-emergency calls.
• 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.
• 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.
• Assists in the maintenance of animal health care programs within County animal control facilities.
• Assists Agency personnel in investigation and retrieval of animals in the field by anesthetizing or euthanizing animals when necessary.
• Works with volunteer staff; provides supervision, information and instructions.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Operations, services, activities of an animal services program including animal shelter, animal control field operations, kennel operations, and volunteer program.
• Methods, practices and procedures in the restraint, handling, care and feeding of animals.
• State, county and local laws, ordinances and regulations applicable to the control, care and protection of animals.
• Veterinary methods, practices, and procedures.
• Animal breeds, behaviors and proper animal handling techniques.
• Safe and humane methods of animal euthanasia.
• Infectious or contagious animal diseases and their symptoms.
• Safe operation of cleaning equipment and chemicals used to sanitize the kennels and animal holding area.
• Microchip implantation and scanning techniques.
• Pharmacology and animal physiology.
• Processes and techniques for quality customer service.

• Plan, organize, administer, coordinate, review, evaluate and personally participate in programs related to animal services and animal control.
• Perform medical procedures, administer medications and vaccinations in accordance with license
• Prepare animals for surgery, assist with surgery and care for animals after surgery.
• Assess animals for illness/injury, handle and care for animals in a humane manner and provide appropriate treatment to injured or sick animals as prescribed by the Veterinarian.
• Induce and monitor animals under anesthesia.
• Identify symptoms of rabies and other common diseases of animals.
• Work tactfully and effectively with co-workers, staff of other agencies working with animals and the general public.
• Move heavy, immobilized or resistant animals.
• Maintain inventories of drugs and medical supplies and advise Shelter Manager of the need to order supplies.
• Operate a personal computer.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Function calmly and determine the appropriate course of action in stressful and/or emergency situations.

Qualification Guidelines

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.

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

• 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.

Supplemental Information

How to Apply
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• List any relevant experience and education that demonstrates that you qualify for the position.
• List all periods of employment for at least the past 10 years, beginning with your most recent or present employer (including, if applicable, all employment with the City of Ontario).
• Separately list each position held, including different positions with the same employer.