Shelter RVT: Make a Difference in Animal Welfare

Animal Friends of the Valleys; Wildomar (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

403B retirement savings

Uniform / Scrubs allowance

Employee discount program

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Animal Friends of the Valleys (AFV) is seeking a Registered Veterinary Technician to join our team at the shelter serving Temecula, Murrieta, Lake Elsinore and surrounding communities.

You will prepare dogs, cats and occasional bunny for spay and neuter surgeries, supervise a small exam team, and help reduce pet overpopulation while caring for animals brought to the Shelter. California RVT license is required within 90 days of hire.

Qualifications

• Must have a current California State Registered Veterinary Technician License.
• 6 months of RVT experience.
• Confident, calm leadership to supervise a small veterinary examination team.
• Certificate for Humane Euthanasia within 90 days of hire.
• Ability to conduct humane euthanasia as required.
• Diagnostic skills and animal health assessment knowledge.
• Interest or experience in Shelter Medicine is a plus.
• Strong drive to help animals who truly need you!

Responsibilities

• Preparing dogs, cats and the occasional bunny for spay and neuter surgeries at the Clinic
• Directly and positively assisting in the reduction of pet overpopulation in our client cities
• Intaking, examining and caring for animals that are brought to the Shelter

Skills

RVT experience (6 months)

Leadership ability

Humane euthanasia cert

Shelter medicine interest

Education

California RVT License

Job description

Animal Friends of the Valleys (AFV) is seeking a Registered Veterinary Technician to join our team at the shelter serving Temecula, Murrieta, Lake Elsinore and surrounding communities.

You will prepare dogs, cats and occasional bunny for spay and neuter surgeries, supervise a small exam team, and help reduce pet overpopulation while caring for animals brought to the Shelter. California RVT license is required within 90 days of hire.