Registered Veterinary Technician

Help shape Hesperia, where rural charm meets opportunity! Join the City of Hesperia’s Animal Services Division as an Animal Care Technician Part-Time and be part of a team driven by service, integrity, innovation, and efficiency. Help us create a safe, thriving community while experiencing true Hometown Hospitality. Examples of Duties The Registered Veterinary Technician Part-Time is responsible for providing medical and veterinary care to animals in the Shelter, and for monitoring, administering, and safeguarding medicines and controlled substances. This position serves as a lead position to the Senior Animal Care Technicians and, in-turn, receives supervision from the Animal Services Supervisor. For more information about the duties and qualifications, visit our class spec page: Registered Veterinary Technician Part-Time Typical Qualifications QUALIFICATIONS: Any combination of education and experience that has provided the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary for an Animal Care Technician. A typical way of obtaining the required qualifications is to possess the equivalent of six (6) months of experience in an animal care environment involving care, handling, and sheltering of animals or the performance of related work, and a High School diploma or GED. Must be physically fit to work with animals and be able to lift and carry up to one hundred (100) pounds. Must be able to participate with the required City’s Adjusted Workweek Schedule, and work weekends, holidays, and evenings on a rotating shift in order to provide seven day a week coverage for the humane treatment and care for the animals in the shelter. LICENSE/CERTIFICATES Licensed as a Registered Veterinary Technician (within six (6) months of employment) Employment Type: Full Time Salary: $31 - $38 Hourly Bonus/Commission: No