Registered Veterinary Technician

3 days ago

Los Angeles, California, United States The County of Los Angeles Full time
Job Title: Registered Veterinary Technician

Job Summary:

The County of Los Angeles is seeking a highly skilled Registered Veterinary Technician to join our team. As a Registered Veterinary Technician, you will provide paramedical treatment to animals in our animal care center/shelter facilities or assist in zoonosis control in the Veterinary Public Health and Rabies Control.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Conduct physical examinations to determine the nature of illness, injury, and abnormality.
  • Administer medications and immunizations orally and by intramuscular, intravenous, and subcutaneous injections, as prescribed by a veterinarian.
  • Take and record temperature, pulse, and respiration.
  • Collect and label specimens of blood, urine, sputum, feces, brain tissue, and various kinds of smears for culture or microscopic examination.
  • Administer whole blood or plasma to animals.
  • Assist veterinarians in surgery by providing correct equipment, instruments, and packs, and ensuring that monitoring and support equipment such as cardiac monitors, scopes, and breathing apparatus are operable.
  • Rend emergency treatment to animals; determine need to send animal for private veterinarian assistance in the absence of the animal care center/shelter veterinarian.
  • Maintain inventory of all pharmaceutical, equipment, and supplies.
  • Maintain records of all animal treatment or disease investigations.
  • Assist in the maintenance of animal health care programs within County animal control facilities.
  • Establish procedures for the proper housing and feeding of animals and the cleaning of kennels.
  • Maintain effective relations with other County departments, outside agencies, and the public.
  • Assist departmental personnel in investigation and retrieval of animals in the field by anesthetizing or euthanizing animals when necessary.
  • Scan for and apply microchip and other special identification media.
  • Assist public health veterinary unit staff in zoonosis activities including decapitation of rabies suspect animals for brain tissue testing.
  • Provide limited technical direction to animal control personnel on animal health matters as needed.
  • Advise animal control personnel on the development of programs related to the retention and relocation of animals as needed.

Requirements:

  • A valid Registered Veterinary Technician Certificate issued by the California State Board of Examiners in Veterinary Medicine.
  • A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.

Desirable Qualifications:

  • An AA degree in Animal Science from an accredited college.
  • A BS degree in Animal Science from an accredited college.

Working Conditions:

Appointees may be required to work any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Salary and Benefits:

The County of Los Angeles offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including a contributory defined benefit pension plan and medical, dental, and vision insurance.

How to Apply:

To apply for this position, please submit your application online through the County of Los Angeles website. Please ensure that you provide a valid email address and attach a legible photocopy of your California State License to practice Veterinary Medicine.

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