REGISTERED VETERINARY TECHNICIAN

Position Description

Priority Screening Date: 3/22/2026

Exam # 26/50M21/03JH

SUMMARY OF POSITION

The Animal Services Bureau has an opening for a regular part-time (0.5 FTE) Registered Veterinary Technician at Hitchcock Road Animal Services (HRAS) in Salinas. This part time position with a flexible schedule will assist with spay/neuter surgeries (that may include shelter pets, feral cats, or owned pets), vaccination clinics, and assisting with shelter medical rounds as needed for animals housed within the shelter.

Hitchcock Road Animal Services is a Joint Power Agency between the County of Monterey and City of Salinas. The County of Monterey acts as the lead agency and all employees are hired by the County of Monterey. While protecting, promoting, and enhancing the health, safety, and quality of life for companion animals and people within Monterey County, Animal Services performs duties that include field services for the impoundment of animals roaming at large; the treatment, control, and prevention of rabies in animals; the permitting of kennels, pet shops, rooster keeping in Monterey County; as well as responding to animal nuisance and code issues such as aggressive animals, dog barking, animal bites and enforcement of local animal related ordinances. Animal services also provides animal sheltering for stray and lost animals found in the County of Monterey, City of Salinas and other contracting cities; pet licensing for dogs and cats as required by state and local ordinances; veterinary services for care of and spay/neuter of animals that are housed within the shelter; and volunteer and education services that has a robust volunteer program and provides education and community outreach to increase and promote responsible pet ownership and HRAS services.

As of 1/3/2024, the Health Department offers up to a $10,000 signing bonus to candidates hired into permanent positions for this classification from this recruitment.

The County of Monterey is committed to honoring the service and sacrifice of veterans and eligible military spouses and awards veterans’ preference points for this recruitment. To learn more about the eligibility requirements and the process, be sure to read the Hiring Preference for Veterans and Eligible Military Spouses section located towards the end of this job flier.

The Eligible List established by this recruitment process will be used to fill current and future vacancies, both regular and temporary, as they arise.

Examples of Duties

• Assists veterinarian with examinations; restrains animals during examinations; makes observations on the health of sheltered animals and reports to shelter supervisor and veterinarian; communicates medical information to staff, volunteers, and clients; schedules animals for spay or neuter surgery; obtains cost estimates for outside treatment.
• Performs physical examinations of animals and records findings; examines animals to determine breed and approximate age; evaluates health of animals and determines which animals have priority for medical care; recommends further evaluation such as x-ray and skin scraping to supervisor and veterinarian.
• Cleans and disinfects surgical equipment; operates autoclave, cleans and disinfects surgery suite counters, tables, cages, and floors; assists with feeding and watering animals in clinic.

To view the complete job description, please visit the Monterey County website: Registered Veterinary Technician

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE

Will have a proven track record demonstrating the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:

Thorough Knowledge of:

• State and local ordinances and laws relating to the care, treatment and control of animals.
• Methods, techniques, and medication used in the care and treatment of animals.
• Physical and behavioral characteristics of common domestic animals and livestock.
• Characteristics of common diseases.

Working Knowledge of:

• Spay and neuter surgical procedures and techniques.
• Proper techniques for preparation, handling and disposal of rabies specimen test samples.
• Proper euthanasia procedures.
• Basic animal care and nutritional needs.
• Procedures and medical terminology of a veterinary clinic.
• Standard office computer software.
• English grammar and usage.

Skill and Ability to:

• Perform full range of Registered Veterinary Technician duties.
• Handle animals properly and perform work in a humane manner.
• Perform euthanasia of animals by injection; recognize symptoms of rabies and other common diseases and injuries in animals.
• Keep accurate records of treatment.
• Exercise independent judgment.
• Communicate clearly and proficiently both orally and in writing at a level necessary to perform the responsibilities and duties of the position.
• Maintain effective working relationships with shelter staff, volunteers, clients, and veterinarian.

The County of Monterey offers an excellent benefits package. Please visit our website to view the Bargaining Unit H Benefit Summary Sheet. This information is not legally binding, nor does it serve as a contract. The benefits listed in the Monterey County Personnel Policies and Practices Resolution or Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) prevail over this listing.

NOTES:

• As a condition of employment, prospective employees may be required to submit to a background review which may include a review of information concerning present and/or prior employment, driving record, and record of any criminal convictions. 
• Employment is contingent upon acceptable documentation verifying identity and authorization for employment in the U.S.; a list of acceptable documents is available on the USCIS Form I-9. 
• If you are hired into this classification in a temporary position, your rate of pay will be hourly, and you will not be eligible for the benefits listed in the summary. 

Apply on-line at 

or

Hard copy applications may be obtained from and submitted during normal business hours, 

Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM by contacting: 

Monterey County Health Department

Attn: Human Resources Division

1270 Natividad Road

Salinas, CA 93906.

Phone:    Fax:

The selection process is tentative, and applicants will be notified if changes are made. To assess applicants' possession of required qualifications, the examination process may include an oral examination, pre-examination exercises, performance examination, and/or written examination. The competitive examination process includes submittal of required application materials. A complete application package will include:

• A completed County of Monterey Employment Application
• Responses to the Supplemental Questions

All application materials must be received by the priority screen date for a guaranteed review.Resumes, cover letters, letters of interest, and other correspondence will not be accepted as a substitute for required application materials. All required application materials will be competitively evaluated. Those applicants that are determined to be the most appropriately qualified will be invited to participate further in the selection process.

The County of Monterey is committed to honoring the service and sacrifice of veterans and eligible military spouses (i.e., surviving spouses of veterans, spouses of totally disabled veterans, and spouses of active-duty service members) and awards veterans’ preference points for this recruitment. To obtain a Veterans and Eligible Military Spouse Preference Application, please visit the Human Resources website or click on the following link: Click Here to View the Veterans and Eligible Military Spouse Preference Application

To apply for veterans’ preference points, veterans or eligible military spouses must complete and email a Veterans and Eligible Military Spouse Preference Application with supporting documentation of their eligibility by the priority screen date to 

Qualifications

Desirable Qualifications:

• Ability to speak, read, and write effectively in English and Spanish

Examples of Experience/Education/Training:

Any combination of training, education and/or experience which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities and required conditions of employment is qualifying.:

Additional Information:

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Successfully complete a background check to include fingerprinting.
• Possess and maintain a valid California Class C driver's license or the ability to provide suitable transportation that is approved by the appointing authority.
• Be available to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and during times of disaster and/or emergency.
• Pursuant to Title 16 Section 4841 of the State of California Business and Professions Code, possession of a valid registered veterinary technician certificate issued by the State of California Veterinary Medical Board.

Work for Warriors is a no-cost employment program of the California Military Department for Service Members, Veterans, and military family members. The Veteran Staffing Consultant for County of Monterey is Martin Rivera.