$83,025 yearly
County of Riverside
Coachella, CA
ABOUT THE POSITION
The County of Riverside's Human Resources Temporary Assignment Program (TAP) is seeking a Registered Veterinary Technician - Per Diem to support the Department of Animal Services in Coachella. The Registered Veterinary Technician will be responsible for performing routine animal checkups and providing support during emergencies. Duties include communicating with pet owners to determine changes in their pet's health and well-being, for example, changes in activity levels and/or diet, checking an animal’s weight, heartbeat and other vitals to record in patient files, drawing blood samples or administering medications. Responsibilities will also include preparing instruments and medical supplies for Veterinary Surgeon's use, preparing animals for sterilization surgery and assisting with anesthesia and monitoring animals during surgical sterilization, observing animals after surgery to detect any post surgical complications and...