Registered Veterinary Technician
City of Moreno Valley, Moreno Valley, CA, United States
Opportunity
The Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) supports the Moreno Valley Animal Shelter by providing essential medical and technical veterinary services under the general direction of contracted veterinarians. This role performs routine and advanced animal care tasks, including health assessments, administering medications and vaccinations, collecting laboratory samples, monitoring animal conditions, and maintaining accurate medical records. The RVT also plays a key role in disease prevention, shelter sanitation protocols, inventory management, and staff training. This position interacts frequently with the public during adoptions, reclaim processes, and community education, while ensuring humane, safe, and compassionate treatment of all animals in the City’s care.
Position follows a 9/80 work schedule, with a standard Tuesday–Saturday assignment and every other Saturday off.
Job Description
Click to access the complete classification description, including the experience, education, and physical and mental requirements for this job.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is a skilled, compassionate, and dedicated animal care professional who thrives in a fast‑paced shelter environment. They possess strong technical veterinary skills, sound judgment, and the ability to confidently handle animals of all sizes and temperaments. The ideal RVT is detail‑oriented, experienced in performing medical procedures under limited supervision, and comfortable serving as a key liaison to contracted veterinarians. They communicate clearly, provide excellent customer service, and maintain calm and professionalism when working with sick, injured, or frightened animals. A successful candidate is self‑motivated, able to multitask effectively, and committed to promoting responsible pet ownership and achieving positive outcomes for adoptable and treatable animals. They will hold a valid RVT certification, demonstrate strong teamwork, and bring a compassionate approach that reflects the City’s values in animal care and welfare.
Minimum and Desired Qualifications
A typical way of obtaining the knowledge, skills and abilities outlined above is graduation from high school or G.E.D. equivalent, and two years of recent work experience that includes working with animals in a veterinary hospital or other animal facility with appropriate medical training and certification; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Required Licenses and Certifications
Valid California driver’s license and the ability to maintain insurance under the City’s vehicle insurance policy. Possession of a valid Registered Veterinary Technician Certificate issued by the California State Board of Examiners in Veterinary Medicine.
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The Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) supports the Moreno Valley Animal Shelter by providing essential medical and technical veterinary services under the general direction of contracted veterinarians. This role performs routine and advanced animal care tasks, including health assessments, administering medications and vaccinations, collecting laboratory samples, monitoring animal conditions, and maintaining accurate medical records. The RVT also plays a key role in disease prevention, shelter sanitation protocols, inventory management, and staff training. This position interacts frequently with the public during adoptions, reclaim processes, and community education, while ensuring humane, safe, and compassionate treatment of all animals in the City’s care.
Position follows a 9/80 work schedule, with a standard Tuesday–Saturday assignment and every other Saturday off.
Job Description
Click to access the complete classification description, including the experience, education, and physical and mental requirements for this job.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is a skilled, compassionate, and dedicated animal care professional who thrives in a fast‑paced shelter environment. They possess strong technical veterinary skills, sound judgment, and the ability to confidently handle animals of all sizes and temperaments. The ideal RVT is detail‑oriented, experienced in performing medical procedures under limited supervision, and comfortable serving as a key liaison to contracted veterinarians. They communicate clearly, provide excellent customer service, and maintain calm and professionalism when working with sick, injured, or frightened animals. A successful candidate is self‑motivated, able to multitask effectively, and committed to promoting responsible pet ownership and achieving positive outcomes for adoptable and treatable animals. They will hold a valid RVT certification, demonstrate strong teamwork, and bring a compassionate approach that reflects the City’s values in animal care and welfare.
Minimum and Desired Qualifications
A typical way of obtaining the knowledge, skills and abilities outlined above is graduation from high school or G.E.D. equivalent, and two years of recent work experience that includes working with animals in a veterinary hospital or other animal facility with appropriate medical training and certification; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Required Licenses and Certifications
Valid California driver’s license and the ability to maintain insurance under the City’s vehicle insurance policy. Possession of a valid Registered Veterinary Technician Certificate issued by the California State Board of Examiners in Veterinary Medicine.
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