About the Department

The Animal Services Department is seeking a RVT to join our team!  Our mission is to create PAWsitive impact by enriching the lives of animals and people.  We accomplish this by caring for thousands of animals (domestic and wildlife) annually and working to reunite them with their owners, rehome them, or transfer them to rescue and rehabilitation organizations.  We also play an important role in assisting the public with their animal-related concerns.  When you join TeamRC, you can expect to be working in a fast-paced environment with a dedicated and committed team of staff and volunteers who work tirelessly to protect and serve the animals and people in our community.  

Position Duties

The Animal Center’s Registered Veterinary Technicians (RVTs) play a critical role in ensuring the health and well-being of the animals in the Department’s care. Under the direction of the veterinarian, they treat sick and injured animals, assist in surgery, conduct physical exams, perform euthanasia, support critical care needs, and make recommendations for transferring pets to offsite veterinary partners. RVTs also serve as leaders within the team by providing guidance and mentorship to veterinary attendants and assistants.

This position might be perfect for you if:

• You are a kind and empathetic people person who also loves animals.
• You can juggle multiple tasks and stay organized.
• You thrive in a fast-paced environment and love to be kept on your toes.
• You are an excellent communicator and are customer-service oriented.
• You have strong veterinary technical skills.
• You understand herd health management.
• You are resilient and manage stress well.
• You have excellent animal handling skills and are comfortable caring for domestic and wildlife species.

You'll be responsible for:

• Performing all duties of a licensed Veterinary Technician including anesthesia, surgical prep and monitoring, bandage/splint application, dentistry, radiology, emergency triage and hospitalized patient nursing care.
• Administering medications, immunizations, and microchips.
• Performing intake and exit examinations for animals coming in to and leaving the Center.
• Coordinating with management to arrange outside Veterinary Care for specialized cases and emergency transfers.
• Performing animal assessments including temperature, pulse and respiration.
• Collecting various samples for in house and reference laboratory diagnostics.
• Maintaining medical records, drug logs and other legally required documentation of our animals.
• Providing daily care and enrichment to all animals at the center.
• Performing humane euthanasia.
• Counseling adopters and the public on animals with special ongoing medical conditions and fosters.
• Providing direct oversight of our Veterinary Assistants and animal attendants.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and/or Experience:

Equivalent to graduation from high school and two years of recent experience working with domestic animals as a Registered Veterinary Technician in a veterinary hospital or other animal facility. Possess appropriate medical training and certification to administer medications and medical procedures. Prior animal shelter experience is highly desirable.   

License or Certificate:

Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Class C or Class 3 California Driver’s License, and have a satisfactory driving record.

Possession of a current Registered Veterinary Technician License issued by the California State Board of Examiners in Veterinary Medicine.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of various breeds of dogs, cats and other domestic animals; principles of animal behavior, care and husbandry; customer service practices; basic principles of recordkeeping; office organization and cleaning, ability to effectively restrain animals for medical exams; cleaning animal kennels; safe driving principles and practices.

Ability to operate a motor vehicle safely; operate computer equipment, office equipment and software programs; administer injections and medications to all types of animals; handle animals in a safe and caring manner; learn, understand, and interpret rules and regulations governing the impounding and release of animals; recognize normal and abnormal animal behavior; prepare and maintain accurate and complete records; meet and deal tactfully and effectively with the public; respond to requests and inquiries for information regarding animal services; work independently in the absence of supervision; understand and carry out oral and written instructions.

Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; establish, maintain and foster positive and harmonious working relationships with those contacted in the course of work, including staff, the public and health care professionals.

Special Requirements:

Ability to work weekends, evenings, and holidays, and on-call basis.

Other Qualifications

APPLICATION PROCESS

All applicants are required to apply online at www.cityofrc.us. This position will close on Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 5:00 pm or until a sufficient number of applications have been received.

Applications must be complete and demonstrate that the minimum qualifications are met. All statements made on the application are subject to investigation and verification.  Resumes may be attached to completed application form as supplemental information and will not be accepted in lieu of an official application form. Applications will be screened and the most qualified candidates who best match the needs of the City will be invited to compete further in the examination process.  All candidates will be notified of their application status by email throughout the recruitment process. Candidates invited to compete in the examination process, who successfully pass the examination process, will be place on an eligibility list. The candidate on the eligibility list who most closely meets the requirements of the City may be selected to receive a final offer. The City may conclude that none of the candidates, even those who meet the minimum qualifications, are appropriate for the position.
 
Successful candidates shall be required to:

• Pass a reference and background verification. References will not be contacted until a mutual interest has been established, and
• Provide proof of a valid California driver's license and be insurable; and
• Pass a pre-employment medical exam
• Complete a Degree Verification