Registered Vet Technician (Mobile Unit)

We are seeking a qualified Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) to join our high quality, high volume, spay and neuter (HQHVSN) mobile veterinary team. The ideal candidate is dependable, able to work in a busy team setting and has effective communication skills. The focus will be on leading the surgery team to ensure a safe and efficient flow for HQHVSN.

With a staff of highly recognized animal control and humane officers, Inland Valley Humane Society & S.P.C.A. (IVHS & SPCA) answers the call of thousands of animals in need every year. With our community outreach programs we educate the public on the humane treatment of animals including local wildlife, proper pet care and how to be a responsible pet owner. Equally important is IVHS & SPCA’s commitment to provide affordable veterinary care with a mobile low-cost vaccination clinic, low-cost spay and neuter programs, and micro-chipping for pets in our communities.

Summary of Purpose:

The primary responsibility of this role is assisting with surgical procedures within a mobile spay/neuter unit, ensuring efficient and high-quality care for animals. This position is under the direct supervision of the Veterinary Services Supervisor.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Safely and effectively prepare up to 30+ cats/dogs per day for spay/neuter surgeries with proper aseptic surgery prep techniques.
• Administer injections, place intravenous catheters, and intubate patients as needed.
• Assist in monitoring vital signs of anesthetized patients in pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative phases.
• Assist the Veterinarian and with medical examination and treatment of patients.
• Maintains inventory of medications and supplies.
• Cleans and disinfects kennels.
• Assists with cleaning surgical instruments and assembling surgical packs.
• Maintains the mobile unit facilities (cleaning, sweeping, mopping, filling up the gas tank, etc.).
• Knowledge of emergency drugs and protocols.
• Safely drive and park the mobile clinic to and from various locations in our service areas.
• Assist with humane euthanasia of animals if necessary.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education/Experience Required:

• Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) license.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish/Mandarin) preferred.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel).
• Experience in HQHVSN setting preferred.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Must be able to effectively restrain dogs more than 50 lbs.
• Ability to manage the emotional aspect of end-of-life services and humane euthanasia decisions.
• Supports and represents IVHS & SPCA core values, programs, policies and procedures.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Must successfully complete Department of Transportation (DOT) training to drive mobile units upon hire.

Knowledge & Abilities:

• Symptoms of common diseases of puppies, dogs, kittens and cats.
• Proper methods of safely handling and restraining a wide variety of animals.
• Animal breeds (primarily dog and cat).
• Animal genders.
• Must be self-motivated and be able to work in a fast-paced, busy environment.
• Able to multi-task and prioritize tasks when assigned.
• Must be able to deal with a routinely challenging, emotional and physical work environment.
• Ability to estimate weights when appropriate.
• Ability and skill to administer injections to animal patients.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with other veterinary staff.

Physical Demands/Work Environment:

• Work is performed in a setting within a mobile unit. Regular exposure to animal facility conditions including odors, airborne particles, animal fur/dander and loud sounds.
• Routinely lift 40 pounds and perform strenuous daily activity including, but not limited to lifting, carrying, reaching, stooping, squatting, cleaning, and bending.
• Extensive direct handling, carrying and restraining of animals (primarily dogs and cats), and carrying of supplies and equipment.
• Extensive stooping, bending and carrying.
• Work at a computer for extended periods of time with repetitive typing, sitting, arm, and hand motion.
• Communicate effectively with citizens, staff and city contacts in person and by telephone.
• Manual dexterity sufficient for handwritten records and for computer entry.
• Endurance sufficient for standing and walking during entire shift.
• Occasional running to apprehend loose animals evading capture.
• Exposure to dogs, cats and other animals of all sizes, temperaments, and medical status.
• Regular movement about the mobile unit to coordinate work.

Schedule

• This position requires a 4-day work week, with shifts lasting 10 hours per day. Flexibility is required.
• Works a schedule that primarily includes weekdays but may include occasional Saturdays or Sundays for special programming.
• Overtime as necessary.

Inland Valley Humane Society & S.P.C.A. Core Values:

Pawsitive- Embracing optimism at all times with animals, ourselves, each other, and our community.  

Innovative- Leading the change our communities need with commitment to our mission.

Collaborative- Synergy and cooperation with partners and stakeholders to improve lifesaving.

Kindness- Meeting everyone with compassion and respect.

Supplemental Information:  

Only those candidates whose applications and resumes most clearly demonstrate the job-related experience, education, and training sought by Inland Valley Humane Society & S.P.C.A. shall be selected to move forward in the recruitment process.  Placement in the position shall be contingent upon the successful completion of a reference check, prior employment check, Live Scan, and pre-employment medical exam including a drug test. 

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; Inland Valley Humane Society & S.P.C.A. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.