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Location : Animal Care and Adoption Center - Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Job Type: Part Time
Job Number: 2526-37M
Department: Animal Care/Adoption Center
Division: Animal Center Medical Services
Opening Date: 07/13/2026
WHY JOIN #TEAMRC
The Animal Services Department is seeking a compassionate and innovated Part Time Veterinary Assistant to join our team! Our mission is to create a 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, re-home them, or transfer them to rescue and rehabilitation organizations. We also play an important role in assisting our residents with various animal related concerns. When you join Team RC, 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.
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING HERE AT TEAM RC
This position might be perfect for you if:

• You have a passion for veterinary medicine and a desire to expand your knowledge and skills.
• You are comfortable handling animals of various sizes and species, including wildlife.
• You take thorough and accurate medical records.
• You promote teamwork, communicate effectively, and enjoy assisting the public.
• You can manage multiple tasks and maintain strong organizational skills.
• You thrive in a fast-paced environment.

You'll be responsible for:

• Administering immunizations, implanting microchips, and providing care to sick and injured animals.
• Performing daily assessments on healthy and hospitalized animals and administering necessary medications and treatments.
• Conducting intake and exit examinations and notifying the Veterinarian of any concerns.
• Collecting samples for laboratory submission and analysis.
• Assisting with surgical preparation, monitoring, and recovery of animals under anesthesia.
• Counseling adopters and members of the public on animals with special ongoing medical conditions.
• Assisting volunteer foster parents with the care and treatment of underaged and medically fragile animals.
• Assisting with the humane euthanasia of sick, injured, or aggressive animals.

For more information on this position please visit the job description
RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE
Application Deadline: Monday, July 27, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.
Application Screening completed by: Wednesday, July 29, 2026
1st Panel Interview: Tuesday, August 11, 2026
**All dates are subject to change at the discretion of the personnel officer**
ARE YOU QUALIFIED
Education and/or Experience:
Equivalent to graduation from high school and recent experience working with domestic animals. Prior animal hospital 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.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Various breeds of dogs, cats and other domestic animals; principles of animal behavior and animal care; customer service practices; basic principles of record keeping; office organization and cleaning, ability to restrain animals and to clean animal kennels, safe driving principles and practices.
Operate a motor vehicle safely; operate computer equipment, office equipment and software programs; administer injections and medications to all types of animals; operate modern office equipment including computer equipment and software programs; 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; work a varied schedule; 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.
WHERE DO YOU GO FROM HERE
APPLICATION PROCESS
All applicants are required to apply online at . This position will close on Monday, July 27, 2026, 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

If hired, candidate will be required to complete a verification form designated by Immigration and Naturalization Service to certify that they are eligible for employment in the United States of America and furnish proof certifying legal authorization to work in the United States.
The City of Rancho Cucamonga Participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. In accordance, the City will provide the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration, with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. For additional information regarding E-Verify, the Federal Government's online employment eligibility verification system, please visit www.uscis.gov.
DisclaimersThe City of Rancho Cucamonga is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. In addition, the City of Rancho Cucamonga abides by a nepotism policy which may preclude you from being hired if the City employs a relative. The City of Rancho Cucamonga makes reasonable accommodations for disabled persons, considering each situation on an individual basis. Please make direct requests for accommodation to Human Resources. For information on Employee Rights under the Family and Medical Leave Act, please click . There is a no smoking policy in effect in all City Offices and vehicles. Finally, please note that the provisions of this bulletin do not constitute a contract expressed or implied and any provisions contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice. Questions regarding this recruitment may be directed to Human Resources at Careers@CityofRC.us. Applicants may wish to visit the City's official website at for more information.
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