JOB
RECRUITMENT IS OPEN UNTIL FILLED OR UNTIL A SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED. Recruitment may close at any time.
Are you passionate about animal health and ready to make a real impact? The City of Fresno is seeking a skilled Registered Veterinary Technician to join our fast-paced Animal Center team, assisting with surgeries, administering medications and vaccines, and supporting vital animal care efforts. If you’re looking for a rewarding role where you can truly make a difference, apply today!
Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Assist the Veterinarian with exams, treatments, surgeries, and high-volume spay/neuter.
- Administer vaccines, medications, and microchips; maintain accurate medical records.
- Provide pre- and post-operative care and monitor animals during surgery and recovery.
- Safely handle, restrain, feed, exercise, and clean animals and their living areas.
- Perform lab tests, collect specimens, and manage medical waste per protocols.
- Monitor medical equipment, maintain inventory, and manage controlled substances.
- Support animal cruelty investigations with examinations, documentation, and expertise.
- Train and provide lead directions to staff and volunteers on medical procedures.
- Ensure safe, humane animal handling using approved protocols.
- Maintain accurate medical records and data in the kennel management system.
- Support animal care programs, community events, and public inquiries.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Incumbents assigned to the Animal Center will be exposed to a working environment with animals (primarily dogs and cats) which may lead to possible exposure of unpleasant odors and noises, allergens, interactions with animals, and possible exposure to zoonotic diseases; and may be required to handle and restrain animals humanely and safely using approved protocols and practices and may be required to handle and restrain animals humanely and safely using approved protocols, personal protective equipment (PPE) and practices including assisting in cleaning and disinfecting kennel areas, food dishes and equipment along with feeding and exercising animals.
Duties and schedules may vary, please inquire about specific duties and/or schedules if called upon for an interview. Incumbents may be required to work any shift; nights, weekends, and holidays and respond to after-hours emergencies as needed.
Full job specification may be viewed at:
https://www.fresno.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Registered-Veterinary-Technician-11_23.pdf
The current vacancies exist in the Animal Center Department. Immediate and future vacancies will be filled from this eligible list for a period of three (3) months from the date the eligible list is created, with the option of extending that period at the City's discretion. If the examination process is suspended for this recruitment, the eligible list may be limited to three (3) months.
