SUPERVISING REGISTERED VETERINARY TECHNICIAN

L.A. County Library; California (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

Vision: An innovative animal care and control agency with state-of-the-art facilities providing animals and residents high quality, effective, and caring service.

Applications will be accepted starting July 25, 2024

This recruitment will remain open until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without notice.

Position Overview: As a Supervising Registered Veterinary Technician, you will play a crucial role in leading a team of Registered Veterinary Technicians and ancillary staff within the County of Los Angeles.

About the Department: The County of Los Angeles Department of Animal Care and Control is one of the largest and most progressive animal control agencies in the United States. Our seven animal care centers serve over 3 million residents across 45 contract cities and unincorporated areas. We cover a diverse area of more than 3,400 square miles, providing 24/7 animal control and rescue services.

Join us and contribute to our mission of providing exceptional animal care and control services. Apply today!

Responsibilities:

• Supervises and directs the work of assigned Registered Veterinary Technicians and ancillary staff working in animal care clinics.
• Assigns schedules, approves, and coordinates approved time-off, and performs other administrative supervisory duties functions, such as writing performance evaluations, for assigned staff.
• Trains assigned personnel on proper techniques for administering medications, the treatment of animals, general surgical procedures, and equipment use.
• Trains personnel on euthanasia procedures and new veterinary care techniques.
• Under direction of a veterinarian, provides medical care and treatment to animals by conducting physical examinations, administering medications and immunizations, and observing clinical symptoms.
• Monitors inventory levels of pharmaceutical supplies and equipment and assists in inventory maintenance for assigned unit.
• Maintains animal treatment records and monitors the feeding, care, and physical condition of animals.
• Performs euthanasia procedures of impounded animals.
• Attends meetings, as necessary.
• Participates in policy, procedure, and workflow discussions related to area of assignment. Provides feedback to management to facilitate establishment of protocols or practices.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

Option 1: Two (2) years of experience in the service of the County of Los Angeles as a Registered Veterinary Technician.

Option 2: Three (3) years of experience as a Registered Veterinary Technician in a clinical setting and/or animal care related program.

Option 3: One (1) year of experience as a full-time supervisor by providing administrative and technical supervision to Registered Veterinary Technicians in an animal care setting.

Option 4: Two (2) years of experience leading other Registered Veterinary Technicians or veterinary assistants in a clinical setting and/or animal care related program.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: Experience working in an animal shelter as a Registered Veterinary Technician.

PHYSICAL CLASS: 3 - Moderate: Includes standing or walking most of the time, with bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, and reaching; includes working on irregular surfaces, occasionally lifting objects weighing over 25 pounds, and frequent lifting of 10-25 pounds.

LICENSE:

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

OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must be able to perform the essential functions of this classification, with or without a reasonable accommodation.

OUR ASSESSMENT PROCESS:

The exam consists of a multiple choice and/or simulation test, weighted at 100%, assessing Management Potential, Working To High Quality Standards, Responsibility, Achievement, Willingness to Learn, Accepting Others, Showing Courtesy, Working Relationships, Analyzing Information, Learning Quickly, Compliance With Rules And Regulations, Adapting To Change, Controlling Emotions, Working Energetically, Reading Comprehension, and Deductive Reasoning.

APPLICANTS MUST MEET THE REQUIREMENTS AND ACHIEVE A PASSING SCORE OF 70% OR HIGHER ON THE EXAMINATION IN ORDER TO BE PLACED ON THE ELIGIBLE REGISTER.

All notifications including invitation letters will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that you provide a valid email address.

Los Angeles County will not consider claims of not viewing or receiving notification to be a valid reason for late test administration or rescheduling of a test component.

HOW TO APPLY:

APPLICATIONS MUST BE FILED ONLINE ONLY. APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED BY U.S. MAIL, FAX, OR IN PERSON WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Apply online by clicking on the green "Apply" tab for this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website.

All information is subject to verification. We may reject your application at any time during the examination and hiring process, including after appointment has been made. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or rescission of appointment.

Utilizing VERBIAGE from the Class Specification and minimum requirements serving as your description of duties WILL NOT BE sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the requirements.

Plan to submit your online application well in advance of the deadline as you may be required to verify your email address.

ANTI-RACISM, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION (ARDI)

The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. The Department of Human Resources is committed to promoting Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst race.

Department Contact Name: Sandra Perez

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FAIR CHANCE INITIATIVE: The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer.