Registered Veterinary Technician

Salary : $60,216.00 - $84,760.00 Annually
Location : San Bernardino, CA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 26-16406-01
Department: Animal Care
Opening Date: 07/25/2026
FLSA: Non-Exempt


The Job
UP TO $2,000 IN HIRING BONUS! *
The Animal Care Division within the Department of Public Health (DPH) is seeking a dedicated Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) to support professional medical staff across San Bernardino County's animal shelter facilities. The RVT will perform routine and para-professional duties related to the care and treatment of animals, including administering medications, maintaining medical records, preparing animals for surgery, and providing training to shelter staff on animal first aid, disease recognition, and prevention. Additional responsibilities include performing humane euthanasia when required, recommending appropriate care and treatment procedures, maintaining facility cleanliness, managing medical treatment and supply records, and completing other duties as assigned by the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM).

This position may also include assignments in mobile clinic operations, providing vaccines and spay/neuter services to both the public and shelter animals. RVTs may be placed at any of the County's shelter locations or mobile clinic sites based on operational needs.

The RVT will be part of a growing veterinary services team dedicated to supporting the animals and community members of San Bernardino County. The Department of Public Health has recently procured its first mobile veterinary clinic and is actively constructing a new, state-of-the-art County Animal Care Center that will feature a full veterinary hospital.
For more detailed information, refer to the job description.
EXCELLENT BENEFITS

*Recruitment Bonus: Bonus payment up to $2,000 in total compensation may be available for newly hired employees from this recruitment.
To review job-specific benefits, refer to: Summary of Benefits and the Memoranda of Understanding (MOU)
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Pre-Employment Process: Prior to appointment, applicants must pass a background investigation which includes verification of employment history and education, fingerprinting, physical exam, and drug screening.

Visa Sponsorship: Please note San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.
Physical: Must be able to lift and restrain small to very large animals, both domestic and wild, which may weigh up to 100 pounds.
Environmental: Will be exposed to cleaning and disinfectant chemicals at commercial facilities and animal control shelters.
Travel/License: Travel throughout the County may be required and employees will be required to make provisions for such transportation.
DEA Registration: Within 90 days of employment, candidates must obtain a Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) registration to order and administer veterinary medical drugs at the animal shelter facilities.
Registered Vet Tech Certification: Employees must maintain an active Registered Veterinary Technician certification throughout employment.

Animal Euthanasia: Applicants must be able to perform euthanasia of sick, injured, or non-adopted impounded animals. Availability: This position requires working on the weekends. Candidates must indicate availability for weekend work on the application to be considered.

Minimum Requirements
Registration: Must possess and maintain a valid Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) Certificate issued by the State of California Veterinary Medical Board. Applicants must indicate number and expiration date in the Certificates and Licenses section of the application.

Selection Process
Examination Procedure:
There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the information provided in the Application and the Supplemental Questionnaire. You are encouraged to include detailed descriptions of your qualifying experience and skills, as only the most highly qualified applicants will be referred to the Department.


Application Procedure : Applications will be accepted continuously and reviewed periodically. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as this recruitment may close at any time. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaire.

To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note: if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application.


If you need technical assistance, follow this link to or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at View phone number on click.appcast.io . Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by your internet connection, computer, or browser when submitting an application.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) / Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): San Bernardino County is an and Americans with DisabilitiesAct (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for allemployees and applicants.

ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, please submit the within one week of the recruitmentfiling deadline.

Veterans' Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouses or widows/widowers who are not current County employees may receive additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the


For more important details,
Technical & Inspection Unit

San Bernardino County offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of other voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.


Please review the appropriate * for more information


Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at View phone number on click.appcast.io or visit the for more detailed information.

*Retirement benefits subject to change.
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Instructions: The information from your complete County Application and the Supplemental Questions below will be used to determine whether applicants meet the minimum requirements for this position, and will provide the basis for a competitive evaluation with other candidates in the selection process. It is to your advantage to provide complete, organized and detailed responses to each question. Do not refer to a resume. All work experience listed on the Supplemental Questionnaire must also be listed in the "Work Experience" section of your County Application in order to be evaluated.

• I have read and understand the statement above.

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Registered Veterinary Technician: Do you possess a Registered Veterinary Technician Certification issued by the State of California Veterinary Medical Board?

• Yes
• No

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Registered Veterinary Technician Certificate: If you indicated "yes" to the question above, provide your California Registered Veterinary Technician certificate number and expiration date. If you do not possess a certification, indicate "N/A".
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Shift Availability : Are you available to work weekends?

Note: Applicants that indicate they are not available to work weekends will be disqualified.

• Yes
• No

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Veterinary Technician Experience: Indicate the years of experience you possess as a Veterinary Technician.

• 5 years or more of experience
• 4 years of experience
• 3 years of experience
• 2 years of expereince
• 1 year of experience
• Less than 1 year

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Registered Veterinary Technician Experience: Describe your work experience as a Registered Veterinary Technician. Be sure to include Employer name, dates and duties performed. If no experience, indicate "N/A". Note: All relevant experience must be clearly listed in the "Work Experience" section of your application to be considered.
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Animal Euthanasia: Indicate your experience performing animal euthanasia as certified by the State of California guidelines.

• Five (5) years or more
• Three (3) to four (4) years of experience
• One (1) to two (2) years of experience
• Less than one (1) year or no experience

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For your convenience, a step-by-step guide to create and apply filters within Gmail is available in the attached PDF. Once downloaded, follow the instructions so that you will receive future emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources.

Note: If you apply the filters and still do not receive emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources you can check your (Neogov) account inbox. All notifications will appear there.

• I understand

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Applicant Acknowledgement - Notification via email: As part of our efforts to increase efficiency and promote conservation of resources, human resources uses email to communicate with applicants. Therefore, all future communications regarding this recruitment, including applicant status and testing notifications, will be made via email. Each applicant needs their own email address. We strongly encourage you, as an applicant, to ensure that the email address you have provided us with your application is current, secure, confidential, and readily accessible to you. Adjust Spam and/or other filters so that our emails are accepted. Please carefully read any notices that we send you and follow any instructions provided in a timely manner. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails (i.e., for the non-delivery of our emails or if you fail to check your e-mail on a timely basis).

• I acknowledge that I have read, understood, and agree to the above.

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Applicant Acknowledgement - Application Complete: Thank you for taking the time to complete this application and supplemental questionnaire. Please be sure to review all information provided prior to submitting it as you cannot update or revise it once submitted. Your submitted application will be reviewed and evaluated as is. Please do not refer to a resume or other documentation in lieu of completing the employment history section or responding to the supplemental questions; they will not be reviewed or considered.
Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email confirmation will be sent to the email address listed on your application. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note: if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application.

• I acknowledge that I have reviewed my application and understand that I will not be able to update or revise any part of it once submitted.

Required Question