Registered Veterinary Technician — Surgeries & Animal Care

City of Fresno; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Fresno seeks a Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) to join the Animal Center team. You will assist veterinarians with exams, treatments, surgeries, and high-volume spay/neuter, and you will maintain medical records for daily animal care.

Responsibilities include administering vaccines and medications, providing pre- and post-operative care, handling and restraining animals safely, performing lab tests, and helping train staff and volunteers in medical procedures.

Qualifications

• Must possess current RVT certification issued by the Veterinary Medical Board of the State of California.
• Applicants licensed in another state may qualify but must obtain CA license at time of appointment.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Veterinarian with exams, treatments, surgeries, and high-volume spay/neuter.
• Administer vaccines, medications, and microchips; maintain 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.
• Train and provide lead directions to staff and volunteers on medical procedures.

Education

Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) certification

Job description

The City of Fresno seeks a Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) to join the Animal Center team. You will assist veterinarians with exams, treatments, surgeries, and high-volume spay/neuter, and you will maintain medical records for daily animal care.

Responsibilities include administering vaccines and medications, providing pre- and post-operative care, handling and restraining animals safely, performing lab tests, and helping train staff and volunteers in medical procedures.