Veterinary Technician

Salary : $61,737.04 - $74,996.41 Annually Location : Fremont, CA Job Type: Full-time, regular Job Number: 25POL09 Department: Police Opening Date: 03/25/2025 Description The Fremont Police Department - Animal Services Division is recruiting for the position of Veterinary Technician. VIEW OUR RECRUITMENT BROCHURE THE ANIMAL SHELTER The Tri-City Animal Shelter is part of the Fremont Police Department and is responsible for protecting lost and injured animals as well as protecting the public from animal-carried diseases. Animal Services Officers respond to animal- related calls for service from citizens of the City of Fremont. We promote responsible pet ownership and provide licensing services for pets in the City of Fremont. It also houses lost and adoptable animals, services the cities of Fremont, Newark, and Union City. IS THIS THE ROLE FOR YOU? Are you passionate about animal welfare and public service? This role offers a unique opportunity to serve the Fremont community by providing compassionate, high-quality care to the animals in our City's Animal Shelter. As a Veterinarian Technician, you'll directly improve the quality of life for both animals and residents by supporting adoptions, promoting responsible pet ownership, and advancing community programs such as TNR and access-to-care initiatives. We're looking for someone who: Is a compassionate, detail-oriented professional Thrives in a fast-paced shelter environment Understands that excellent animal care requires both skill and empathy Is a natural team player and mentor, Is comfortable with a range of tasks including coordinating with veterinarians, supporting field staff, and educating the public If you're passionate about helping animals find safe, healthy futures, and want to be part of a dedicated team serving the Fremont community, this could be the perfect opportunity for you ABOUT THE POSITION Job Responsibilities: Manage a population of approximately 25 dogs and 30 cats housed in the shelter or in foster. Partner with the veterinarian on housing, sanitation, animal husbandry, medical care (including rabies quarantines) and behavioral care. Provide direction to animal care staff. Provide preventative care as appropriate for species, including spay/neuter, and counsel potential adopters on medical and behavioral conditions. Partner with the Animal Services Supervisors on inventory management, shelter records and controlled substance recordkeeping. Support Animal Service Officers with medical/behavioral triage and forensic investigations. Desirable Qualifications: Experience in euthanasia or high volume spay/neuter. Experience in interpreting and enforcing animal related laws. HOW TO APPLY This position will remain open until filled - however, interested applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. A resume must be submitted with the completed online application. Applications submitted without a resume may not be considered. Only online applications will be accepted. To be considered for this outstanding employment opportunity, please complete an application online by clicking "Apply" just above this box. Applicants will be notified electronically via Government Jobs as to their status in the selection process. Please review your settings in government jobs to ensure that you receive all updates regarding your status in the recruitment. SELECTION PROCESSThe selection process may include individual and/or panel interviews, professional reference checks, fingerprint check for criminal history, and other related components. Only those candidates who have the best combination of qualifications in relation to the requirements and duties of the position will continue in the selection process. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an invitation to participate in the process. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION Human Resources will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate persons with disabilities. Please advise Human Resources of any special needs a minimum of 5 days in advance of the selection process by calling (510) 494-4660 or emailing CONTACT USFor additional information, please contact Human Resources Department at: The information contained herein is subject to change and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract. Veterinary Technician - Class Specification Definition Under general direction, provides paraprofessional medical care and treatment to animals; assists a veterinarian with medical and surgical pre-operative and post-operative procedures; monitors general health of animal population at the shelter; administers medication, emergency treatment, first aid, and follow up care; provides lead supervision to animal services staff and volunteers; performs related duties as required. Class Characteristics This is an advanced journey level classification reporting to the Animal Services Manager in the Animal Services Section of the Police Department. Assignments, objectives, and work methods are established by policy and procedure and incumbents assume responsibility for accomplishing work within those parameters. Work review is not continual but is conducted periodically; checks are integrated into work processes. The incumbent of this classification will work in the animal shelter office and the shelter's animal care area. Assigned duties require extensive use of the medical care equipment; moving and handling domestic animals and wildlife. Essential FunctionsEvaluate animals for gender, medical conditions, age, dental condition, temperament, and breed. Record and maintain health and temperament information on all animals for adoption. Recommend animals not meeting adoption criteria for euthanasia. Conduct pre-adoption health evaluations for dogs, cats, and other species. Inoculate animals, as required, with vaccines and administer medications as prescribed by a veterinarian for the treatment and prevention of animal illnesses. Provide paraprofessional medical care and treatment under the direction of veterinarians. Assist veterinarians with medical and surgical spay/neuter and other procedures. Conducts animal euthanasia by syringe injection or other approved method under the direction of a veterinarian. Maintain inventory of all pharmaceuticals, medical equipment, and supplies. Maintain accurate and thorough records of all surgeries, drugs administered, and other information according to all mandated federal, state, local, and professional standards and procedures. Assist customers and coworkers with information on the condition of the animals evaluated. Marginal Functions Provide technical and functional lead supervision and training to animal services staff and volunteers. Support any field staff as assigned. Actively participate in the resolution of problems encountered on a shelter-wide basis. Minimum Qualifications Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of: medical care for animals including medical protocols and vaccine procedures; principles of lead supervision; written and oral communication techniques; public relations; conflict resolution techniques; common animal types and their normal characteristics and behaviors. Skill in: administer medication and injections. Ability to: provide lead supervision and training; perform functions required for pre- and post-surgical care; participate as a team member in the work of the Animal Services Section by understanding and implementing assigned duties and responsibilities to support team goals and objectives, working cooperatively with other team members, receiving and sharing information, soliciting input, identifying operational and interpersonal issues, and participating in the development of medical problem solving solutions; learn, read, and interpret State of California laws and City of Fremont ordinances, policies, practices and procedures related to the administration of animal medical care and treatment; handle frightened, injured, ill and aggressive animals; respond courteously and tactfully to customers in the shelter; represent the City in cases of violation of animal control laws; communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Incumbents must possess the physical and mental capacities to work under the conditions described in this document and to perform the duties required by their assigned position. Education/Experience Any combination of education and/or experience which has provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to satisfactory job performance would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge, skills and abilities would be: two years of college preferably in veterinary science and one year of experience working in an animal shelter, clinic, veterinary hospital or kennel under the supervision of a licensed veterinarian. Experience in euthanasia or high volume spay/neuter is highly desirable. Experience in interpreting and enforcing animal related laws is desirable. Licenses/Certificates/Special Requirements Registration as a Registered Veterinary Technician by the California Department of Consumer Affairs Veterinary Medical Board is required at time of appointment. Willingness to respond to emergency animal services assignments during off-duty hours, and may be subject to a mandatory on-call rotation. Physical and Environmental Demands Rare = < 10%, Occasional = 11-33%, Frequent = 34-66%, Constant = >66% Sitting: Frequent Walking: Occasional Standing: Occasional Bending (neck): Frequent Bending (waist): Occasional Squatting: Occasional Climbing: Rare Kneeling: Occasional Crawling: Never Jumping: Never Balancing: Rare Twisting (neck): Rare Twisting (waist): Rare Grasp - light (dominant hand): Frequent Grasp - light (non-dominant): Frequent Grasp - firm (dominant hand): Occasional Grasp - firm (non-dominant): Occasional Fine manipulation (dominant): Occasional Fine manipulation (non-dominant): Occasional Reach - at/below shoulder: Occasional Reach - above shoulder level: Rare Push/pull: Up to 10 lbs. Rare 11 to 25 lbs. Rare 26 to 50 lbs. Never 51 to 75 lbs. Never 76 to 100 lbs. Never Over 100 lbs. Never Lifting: Up to 10 lbs. Occasional 11 to 25 lbs. Occasional 26 to 50 lbs. Rare 51 to 75 lbs. Never 76 to 100 lbs. Never Over 100 lbs. Never Carrying: Up to 10 lbs. Occasional 11 to 25 lbs. Occasional 26 to 50 lbs. Rare 51 to 75 lbs. Never 76 to 100 lbs. Never Over 100 lbs. Never Coordination: Eye-hand: Required Eye-hand-foot: Required Driving: Required Vision: Acuity, near: Required Acuity, far: Required Depth perception: Required Accommodation: Required Color vision: Required Field of vision: Required Talking: Face-to-face contact: Required Verbal contact w/others: Required Public: Required Hearing: Normal conversation: Required Telephone communication: Required Earplugs required: Required Work environment: The incumbent of this classification will work in the animal shelter office and the shelter's animal care area. Assigned duties require extensive use of the medical care equipment; moving and handling domestic animals and wildlife; working in a variety of weather exposed to pollens, fumes and other airborne irritants; bending, stooping, squatting and crawling to care for animals in the shelter; and stepping, climbing and jumping over physical barriers described in this document and to perform the duties required by their assigned position. The City of Fremont offers a comprehensive benefit package including general and holiday leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life, and long/short-term disability insurance. To view a summary of the benefits the City offers, please visit: 01 Please be specific in answering the Supplemental Questions as they will be used to evaluate which applications will be given further consideration in the process. Do not answer "see resume" or "see application" as these are not valid answers. Select "Yes" to reflect that you have read and understand this statement. Yes No 02 What is your highest level of education? Did not complete high school or equivalent High school diploma or equivalent Some college Two (2) years of college or more AA degree Bachelor's degree or higher 03 If you possess a degree, please list your major/field of study in the space below. If you do not currently hold a degree, please list any veterinary related courses you have completed. If you do not have a degree and have not taken any veterinary related courses, please write "N/A." 04 You must be a Registered Veterinary Technician by the California Department of Consumer Affairs Veterinary Medical Board at time of appointment. Do you meet this requirement? Yes No 05 If you answered "yes" to the above question, please attach a copy of your registration to your application. If you do not meet this requirement, enter N/A. 06 How many years have you worked as a Registered Veterinary Technician in a shelter? No experience Less than one (1) year More than one (1) year, but less than two (2) years More than two (2) years, but less than three (3) years Three (3) years or more 07 Please list your experience working as an Registered Veterinary Technician in a veterinary or shelter environment. In your response, please be sure to include the company/agency where you worked, your job title, the dates of employment, who you reported to and key duties performed. If you do not have any experience in a veterinary or shelter environment, please write "N/A." 08 How many years of experience do you have as an Registered Veterinary Technician performing high-quality, high-volume TNVR spay/neuter? No experience Less than one (1) year More than one (1) year, but less than two (2) years More than two (2) years, but less than three (3) years Three (3) years or more 09 Do you understand and agree to respond to emergency animal services assignments during off-duty hours, and further understand that you may be subject to a mandatory on-call rotation. Yes No 10 Briefly describe your experience providing lead supervision or training to staff. If no experience, enter N/A. Required Question