Registered Veterinary Technician

The Position

• Filing Period Extended

Why join the Contra Costa Animal Services Department? Contra Costa County's Animal Services Department is committed to protecting the health, safety, and well-being of all people and animals in our community. We prioritize life-saving as our guiding principle. We will shelter homeless, abandoned, and lost animals, work to keep and place animals in safe, caring homes, and provide education and services to enhance the lives of people, and their animal companions, and to strengthen the human-animal bond.

We are seeking one (1) Registered Veterinary Technical professional ready to diversify their veterinary career in shelter medicine. Individuals may be assigned to the Spay Clinic or to any CCAS Animal Shelter. Discover with us how to go beyond being a veterinary professional who loves animals and make a difference by improving the lives of our community's homeless pets and educating the public that we serve.

Watch this video to see what it is like to work for us :  https : / / www.youtube.com / watch?v=2qPCtCped9Q&list=PLe0z9IiTF1GUGjO5993c68v6SQCxt7lti&index=3

Future Salary Increases :

July 1, 2024 : 5%

July 1, 2025 : 5%

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Competencies Required :

The eligible list established from this recruitment may remain in effect for six months. Minimum Qualifications

License : Candidates must possess and maintain throughout the duration of employment a valid California Motor Vehicle Operator's License. Out of State valid Motor Vehicle Operator's License will be accepted during the application process.

License : Candidates must possess and maintain throughout the duration of employment a valid license as a Registered Veterinary Technician issued by the State of California Veterinary Medical Board.

Selection Process

Tentative Dates :

Oral Interview - Week of Oct 23, 2023 The Human Resources Department may change the examination steps noted above in accordance with the Personnel Management Regulations and accepted selection practices. For recruitment-specific questions, please contact Sanyukta Singh at sanyukta.singh@hrd.cccounty.us. For any technical issues, please contact the GovernmentJobs’ applicant support team for assistance at +1 855-524-5627.

CONVICTION HISTORY

After you receive a conditional job offer, you will be fingerprinted, and your fingerprints will be sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The resulting report of your conviction history (if any) will be used to determine whether the nature of your conviction conflicts with the specific duties and responsibilities of the job for which you have received a conditional job offer. If a conflict exists, you will be asked to present any evidence of rehabilitation that may mitigate the conflict, except when federal or state regulations bar employment in specific circumstances. Having a conviction history does not automatically preclude you from a job with Contra Costa County. If you accept a conditional job offer, the Human Resources Department will contact you to schedule a fingerprinting appointment.

DISASTER SERVICE WORKER

All Contra Costa County employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

It is the policy of Contra Costa County to consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, or other protected category under the law.

To find more information on Benefits offered by Contra Costa County, please go to https : / / www.contracosta.ca.gov / 1343 / Employee-Benefits