Mobile Clinic Rn Jobs in Riverside, CA (NOW HIRING)

Up to $2,000 in hiring bonus! The Animal Care Division within the Department of Public Health (DPH) is seeking a dedicated Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) to support professional medical staff across San Bernardino County's animal shelter facilities. The RVT will perform routine and para-professional duties related to the care and treatment of animals, including administering medications, maintaining medical records, preparing animals for surgery, and providing training to shelter staff on animal first aid, disease recognition, and prevention. Additional responsibilities include performing humane euthanasia when required, recommending appropriate care and treatment procedures, maintaining facility cleanliness, managing medical treatment and supply records, and completing other duties as assigned by the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM).

This position may also include assignments in mobile clinic operations, providing vaccines and spay/neuter services to both the public and shelter animals. RVTs may be placed at any of the County's shelter locations or mobile clinic sites based on operational needs.

The RVT will be part of a growing veterinary services team dedicated to supporting the animals and community members of San Bernardino County. The Department of Public Health has recently procured its first mobile veterinary clinic and is actively constructing a new, state-of-the-art County Animal Care Center that will feature a full veterinary hospital.

Excellent benefits

Recruitment bonus: Bonus payment up to $2,000 in total compensation may be available for newly hired employees from this recruitment.

Conditions of employment

Pre-employment process: Prior to appointment, applicants must pass a background investigation which includes verification of employment history and education, fingerprinting, physical exam, and drug screening. Visa sponsorship: Please note San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future. Physical: Must be able to lift and restrain small to very large animals, both domestic and wild, which may weigh up to 100 pounds. Environmental: Will be exposed to cleaning and disinfectant chemicals at commercial facilities and animal control shelters. Travel/License: Travel throughout the County may be required and employees will be required to make provisions for such transportation. DEA Registration: Within 90 days of employment, candidates must obtain a Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) registration to order and administer veterinary medical drugs at the animal shelter facilities. Registered Vet Tech Certification: Employees must maintain an active Registered Veterinary Technician certification throughout employment. Animal Euthanasia: Applicants must be able to perform euthanasia of sick, injured, or non-adopted impounded animals. Availability: This position requires working on the weekends. Candidates must indicate availability for weekend work on the application to be considered.

Registration: Must possess and maintain a valid Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) Certificate issued by the State of California Veterinary Medical Board. Applicants must indicate number and expiration date in the Certificates and Licenses section of the application.

Examination Procedure: There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the information provided in the Application and the Supplemental Questionnaire. You are encouraged to include detailed descriptions of your qualifying experience and skills, as only the most highly qualified applicants will be referred to the Department. Application Procedure: Applications will be accepted continuously and reviewed periodically. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as this recruitment may close at any time. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaire.

To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note: if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application.

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Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) / Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants.

ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, please submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form (Download PDF) (Download PDF reader) within one week of the recruitment filing deadline.

Veterans' Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouses or widows/widowers who are not current County employees may receive additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the Veterans' Preference Policy.

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