Registered Veterinary Technician

Company Description The City of Chico is a municipality in northern California known for its welcoming community and vibrant local culture. Home to the renowned Bidwell Park, Chico offers extensive outdoor recreation, scenic trails, and green spaces for residents and visitors. The city provides a range of public services and programs designed to support safety, quality of life, and community well-being. Team members have the opportunity to contribute to a mission-driven organization that values public service, professional growth, and collaboration.

Role Description Under general supervision, work independently to perform a variety of technical and routine work with an emphasis on animal care in a shelter operation; Employees in this classification supervise, coordinate and perform a combination of kennel and animal care work; deal tactfully and effectively with the public;  responsible for carrying out the direction of a licensed veterinarian in providing paramedical treatment to animals in accordance with federal, state and local law including humane euthanasia of animals according to established procedures;  work with volunteers and rescue groups; may handle monies generated; perform related work as required.

Examples of Typical Job Functions (Illustrative Only)Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations where appropriate so qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

• Typical duties may vary from routine animal care to more complex duties of a similar nature.
• Employees in this classification will assist with the planning, scheduling, assigning, and monitoring of daily activities of shelter staff and volunteers.
• Provide training, task supervision and evaluation of staff assigned.
• Assists with training of volunteers and work crews.
• Oversee the daily operation of the shelter in the absence of the supervisor.
• Assess animal health and temperament on arrival.
• Conduct general health checks, administer medicine and vaccines.
• Provide care to animals requiring treatment and/or special needs.
• Clean and maintain building and grounds areas at the shelter.
• Monitor and ensure availability of animal care supplies, food and equipment.
• Perform compassionate and humane euthanasia and disposal of animals according to department protocols.
• Maintain detailed records and security of federally controlled drugs in compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations.
• Safely handle and transport animals from the shelter to the veterinary hospital or another shelter as needed.
• Update computer files when receiving, treating, moving or determining disposition animals.
• Handle animals humanely and effectively under stressful situations.
• Observe and monitor animal shelter population and report behavior irregularities and/ or disease symptoms.
• Assist in responding to disaster situations.
• Operate office equipment; keep accurate records and logs.
• Manage multiple tasks and prioritize work.

Education and Experience: 

Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

High School graduation supplemented by knowledge of animal husbandry and shelter practices.   Education, training and/or experience that demonstrate skills necessary would be three years of experience working with domestic animals in a veterinary hospital, humane society or other animal facility.  A community college or college level degree related to the specialty area may be substituted for the required experience on a year for year basis.  

Licenses and Certifications:

Valid current certification as a Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) issued by the Veterinary Medical Board of the State of California-REQUIRED-will be checked on the state website.

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