Registered Veterinary Technician - Big Bear Alpine Zoo

San Bernardino County; Big Bear Lake (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits

MBO option

Job summary

San Bernardino County is recruiting a full-time Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) for the Big Bear Alpine Zoo. Primary duties include wildlife rehabilitation, assisting with physical exams, administering medications, diagnostics, and documenting animal behavior.

Applicants must obtain RVT licensure within six months of hire and must be able to work weekends and holidays in mountain weather conditions in Big Bear, CA. Experience with exotic animals is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must possess valid RVT license or have completed an accredited veterinary technician program.
• Six-month timeline to obtain RVT license after hire.
• Experience with exotic animals preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform wildlife rehabilitation and assist with physical examinations.
• Administer medications and assist with diagnostics including radiographs.
• Maintain enclosures and assist with public education and outreach.
• Assist with presentations and light maintenance around enclosures.

Skills

Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT)

Wildlife rehabilitation

Exotic animal husbandry

Education

Accredited Veterinary Technician program

Job description

San Bernardino County Special Districts, Big Bear Park and Recreation Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT)

The San Bernardino County Special Districts, Big Bear Park and Recreation is recruiting for a full-time Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) to perform general and routine animal care tasks at the District's Big Bear Alpine Zoo. Primary duties include wildlife rehabilitation, assisting with physical examinations, administering medications, assisting with diagnostics to include radiographs, blood analysis, observation and documentation of animal behavior. Additional duties include husbandry of exotic animals, maintaining and cleaning animal enclosures, answering questions from the public, assisting with presentations, and performing light maintenance in and around animal enclosures.

This position is located in the mountain area of Big Bear (approximately 1 hour/45 miles from downtown San Bernardino).

EXCELLENT BENEFITS

To review job-specific benefits, refer to: Summary ofBenefits and the Non-Represented Employee Compensation Plan

The County also offers an alternative Modified Benefits Option (MBO) that provides a wage differential.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

License: Must obtain a Registered Veterinary Technician license within six (6) months of hire or be terminated.

Availability: Must be able to work in the mountain area of Big Bear, CA and report to work in extreme weather conditions such as ice and snow. Please indicate availability for Big Bear on Agency Wide Question #3. Must be able to work weekends and holidays.

Travel: A valid California Class C Driver License is required to carry out the essential job-related functions of this position. Mileage reimbursement and proof of automobile liability insurance must be maintained.

Working Conditions: Applicants must be able to: work outdoors in varying mountain weather conditions, drive in all weather conditions, lift and/or carry heavy objects up to fifty (50) pounds, stoop, kneel, crouch, bend over, crawl, and perform other physical activities in the performance of job duties for this position.

Sponsorship: Please note San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.

Possession of a valid Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) license, or have completed an Accredited Veterinary Technician program.

A copy of the Veterinary Technician license and/or proof of completion of the Accredited Veterinary Technician program must be submitted with the application to be considered.

Note: The following experience is not considered qualifying: Personal, non-work related experience. This includes, but is not limited to, taking care of pets or dog sitting; breeding animals; and working in facilities such as pet boarding or grooming.

Veterinary support experience with exotic animals is preferred. Coursework or experience in wildlife rehabilitation/husbandry is highly desirable. Six (6) months of experience providing animal care, feeding, exercising, observing/documenting behavior, and cleaning enclosures, in a zoo, hospital/clinic, wildlife rehabilitation center or similar facility.

There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the information provided in the Application and the Supplemental Questionnaire. You are encouraged to include detailed descriptions of your qualifying experience and skills, as only the most highly qualified applicants will be referred to the Department.

EEO/ADA: San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants.

ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, please submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.

Veterans’ Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouses or widows/widowers who are not current County employees may receive additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the Veterans' Preference Policy.

For more important details, review the links below:

Guide to Completing a County Job Application

Applicant Information and the County Employment Process