Registered Veterinary Technician

Salary : $58,760.00 - $82,742.40 Annually
Location : ANIMAL SHELTER 14041 Elsworth Street, Moreno Valley, CA
Job Type: Full-time Career
Job Number: 2025-00109
Department: Community Development Department
Division: Animal Services
Opening Date: 08/05/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Non-Exempt


Description
The Moreno Valley Animal Shelter is on the hunt for our next best Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT)
who is paw-sitive and paw-ssionate towards animals!

Applications reviewed weekly!

This position follows a 9/80 work schedule, with a standard Tuesday-Saturday assignment and every other Saturday off.

This recruitment may close at any time without notice.
THE OPPORTUNITY

The Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) supports the Moreno Valley Animal Shelter by providing essential medical and technical veterinary services under the general direction of contracted veterinarians. This role performs routine and advanced animal care tasks, including health assessments, administering medications and vaccinations, collecting laboratory samples, monitoring animal conditions, and maintaining accurate medical records. The RVT also plays a key role in disease prevention, shelter sanitation protocols, inventory management, and staff training. This position interacts frequently with the public during adoptions, reclaim processes, and community education, while ensuring humane, safe, and compassionate treatment of all animals in the City's care.
JOB DESCRIPTION

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IDEAL CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate is a skilled, compassionate, and dedicated animal care professional who thrives in a fast-paced shelter environment. They possess strong technical veterinary skills, sound judgment, and the ability to confidently handle animals of all sizes and temperaments. The ideal RVT is detail-oriented, experienced in performing medical procedures under limited supervision, and comfortable serving as a key liaison to contracted veterinarians. They communicate clearly, provide excellent customer service, and maintain calm and professionalism when working with sick, injured, or frightened animals. A successful candidate is self-motivated, able to multitask effectively, and committed to promoting responsible pet ownership and achieving positive outcomes for adoptable and treatable animals. They will hold a valid RVT certification, demonstrate strong teamwork, and bring a compassionate approach that reflects the City's values in animal care and welfare.

MINIMUM AND DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
A typical way of obtaining the knowledge, skills and abilities outlined above is graduation from high school or G.E.D. equivalent, and two years of recent work experience that include working with animals in a veterinary hospital or other animal facility with appropriate medical training and certification; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Required Licenses and Certifications:

Valid California driver's license and the ability to maintain insurance under the City's vehicle insurance policy.

Possession of a valid Registered Veterinary Technician Certificate issued by the California State Board of Examiners in Veterinary Medicine.

WHO WE ARE
The City of Moreno Valley prides itself on delivering quality service to our residents and businesses efficiently and effectively through Collaboration, Innovation, Customer Service, and Human-Centric Design. Strategically located in Southern California's Inland Empire, Moreno Valley is the second-largest city in Riverside County and is close to major hubs such as Los Angeles, Orange County, and San Diego. This spacious, thriving, and diverse City has a population of over 200,000 residents and offers a variety of business opportunities. For additional information regarding the City, please click


The Animal Services Division provides animal care and protection services for our community. Operating under the Community Development Department, we are committed to providing:

• Quality humane animal services and sheltering
• Rabies control through investigation of animal bites
• Control of stray animals, licensing, and public education
• Public veterinary services
• Pet adoptions, lost and found services and humane education
• Enforcement of public safety
• Animal cruelty and nuisance ordinances

THE SELECTION PROCESS
Applicants possessing the MOST DESIRABLE qualifications at each level, based on a screening of required application materials, including the completed Supplemental Questionnaire, will be invited to continue in the selection process. The City of Moreno Valley prioritizes and is committed to continuously providing a workplace where equal employment opportunity is afforded to all people.

Recruitment Process: Human Resources (HR) reviews all application materials to determine whether candidates meet the established minimum and preferred qualifications after the position closes. Those who qualify will be advanced to the next stage of the recruitment process. All applicants will receive email notifications regarding their status.

Application Screening
Applications and supplemental materials will be reviewed to identify candidates whose qualifications best align with the position's essential requirements. Only those applicants who meet the criteria outlined in the job bulletin will advance to the next phase of the selection process.

Video Appraisal Interview
Applicants may complete a self-guided video interview by recording responses to a series of structured questions. These questions are designed to assess each candidate's qualifications and suitability for the position. There is no live interviewer or proctor; candidates will record their answers independently and submit the videos for evaluation.

Technical Interview:
Selected applicants will be invited to participate in a structured technical interview designed to evaluate job-related knowledge, problem-solving abilities, and proficiency in key competencies required for the position. Candidates will respond to a series of standardized questions, and their performance will be assessed using predetermined evaluation criteria to ensure a fair and consistent appraisal process.

Based on the Department's needs, the selection procedures listed above may be modified. All candidates will be notified of any changes in the selection procedure.

Eligible List: Once the appraisal is complete, HR will establish an eligible list of candidates. Candidates placed on the eligible list may be referred to a selection interview to be considered for present and future vacancies.

DISCLAIMERS
The City of Moreno Valley is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The City of Moreno Valley prioritizes and is committed to continuously providing a workplace where equal employment opportunity is afforded to all people. As part of this commitment, the City of Moreno Valley will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations.


If reasonable accommodations are needed to participate in the interview process, please contact Human Resources at View email address on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io.
BENEFITS: For an overview of the City of Moreno Valley's excellent benefit offerings, please click the following link: City of Moreno Valley Benefits Overview
SELECTION PROCESS: Following an administrative review of each application, only the most qualified applicants will be invited to an oral interview and/or testing. The successful candidate will be required to pass a medical examination, and to submit original documentation to establish both work authorization and identity (per the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986). Criminal background investigations will be conducted, and, in accordance with our Drug Free Workplace Policy, a Drug Screening Test will be required.


The City of Moreno Valley is an EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. For further information regarding this position, contact the Human Resources Department at View phone number on click.appcast.io.

The provisions of this job announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract.
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This supplemental questionnaire is used to further evaluate your experience and education to determine your eligibility for this position. Responses should be complete and specific, describing work you have actually performed, the level and purpose of the work performed and how often. To be considered for this position, the experience you indicate in your responses to the supplemental questions must also be described, in detail, on the Work History/Experience section of your Employment Application. A resume will not be considered in determining your qualifications. A response of "see resume" or "see application" for any of the supplemental questions will result in the questions not being scored. Please check Yes/No if you understand the above requirement.

• Yes
• No

02


Please Indicate the highest level of education you have completed.

• Less than High School Diploma or GED
• High School Diploma or GED
• Some college coursework completed (less than 59 semester units or less than 89 quarter units)
• Associate's Degree (at least 60 semester units or 90 quarter units)
• Bachelor's Degree (at least 120 semester units or 180 quarter units)
• Master's Degree or higher

03


Do you have a valid Registered Veterinary Technician Certificate issued by the California State Board of Examiners in Veterinary Medicine?

• Yes
• No

04


Do you have the ability to work weekends, evenings, and holidays, and on-call basis?

• Yes
• No

05


How many years of work experience that include working with animals in a veterinary hospital or other animal facility with appropriate medical training and certification; or an equivalent combination of training and experience

• None
• Less than two (2) years
• Two (2) - three (3) years
• Four (4) years or more

06


Please describe in detail your experience working with animals in a veterinary hospital or other animal facility with appropriate medical training and certification; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.If you do not have this experience, please indicate "N/A".
07


Which of the following best describes your experience performing medical or technical veterinary procedures (e.g., administering medications, vaccinations, sample collection, assisting with exams)?

• No experience
• Limited experience (occasional assistance)
• Moderate experience (regularly performed under supervision)
• Extensive experience (performed frequently with minimal supervision)

08


How familiar are you with safe and humane handling techniques for animals of various sizes and temperaments, including sick or injured animals?

• Not familiar
• Somewhat familiar
• Familiar
• Very familiar / Skilled and confident

09


How would you rate your comfort level interacting with the public, including counseling adopters and discussing animal medical needs?

• Not comfortable
• Somewhat comfortable
• Comfortable
• Very comfortable / Strong customer service skills

Required Question