Registered Veterinary Technician Part - Time

DEFINITION: Under general supervision from the Animal Services Supervisor, performs the full array of duties within the City’s Shelter. Duties include the care of impounded animals, cleaning and maintenance of facilities, and assistance to citizens looking to reclaim impounded animals or adopt new animals. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: 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. SUPERVISION RECEIVED/EXERCISED: General supervision is received from the Animal Services Supervisor. The incumbent may exercise technical and functional supervision over lower level assigned staff. Examples of Duties • Coordinate with local veterinarians for medical care of injured or sick animals in the Shelter. • Provide advice and direction to other technicians on the care and medication of animals in the Shelter. • Order, receive, control, and maintain adequate supplies of medicines and equipment for the efficient operation of the Shelter, including controlled substances. • Assist in preparation of policies and procedures for all areas of assigned duties. • Assist Animal Shelter Supervisor in assessing performance of Animal Care Technicians. • Proficiently perform all essential functions of the Senior Animal Care Technician position. • Perform other related and peripheral duties as required and necessary for the successful performance of this job. QUALIFICATIONS: (The following are minimal qualifications necessary for entry into the classification.) Education and/or Experience: 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 Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid class “C” California driver’s license. Licensed as a Registered Veterinary Technician Employment Type: Part Time Salary: $31 - $38 Hourly Bonus/Commission: No