Registered Veterinary Technician - Shift

Registered Veterinary Technician

Shift work: 5% additional pay for evening shift work, 7.5% additional pay for night shift work; applicants must be willing to work any shift of a 24-hour period and any 5 of 7 days.

Examinations: Appraisal (100%): Will be conducted for the purpose of evaluating the applicant's training, education, experience, interest and personal fitness for the position. Appraisal can be based on any of the following: investigating, oral exam and/or review of application. Applicants must attain at least a 70% score on each phase of the examination process. Minimum Qualifications / Employment Standards Registration as a Veterinary Technician by the Board of Examiners in Veterinary Medicine to the State of California. A valid Class C California driver's license is required upon appointment. Please ensure all applicable materials are attached to your application. If you are unable to attach materials to your application, you may deliver a copy to the Human Resources Division at 1115 Truxtun Avenue, First Floor, Bakersfield, CA 93301 or email to View email address on click.appcast.io.

Admittance to the examination will require a valid government issued photograph identification. Applicants who are unable to present proper identification must make arrangements with the Human Resources Division prior to the test date. A background check may be conducted for this classification. Following an offer of employment, you may be required to submit to post offer medical and drug screening tests at County expense. This examination will establish an eligible list from which an immediate appointment will be made at the Kern County Animal Services Department. Other permanent and temporary appointments will be made as needed. Successful candidates will remain on the eligible list for a period of twelve-months, unless specified otherwise by the Civil Service Commission. Kern County is an ADA compliant and an equal opportunity employer and encourages all qualified individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply.