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Registered Veterinary Technician – PER DIEM (Jurupa Valley and San Jacinto)
County of RiversideThroughout Riverside County, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 30 Apr 2026
💰 $79,831/yr
About the role
Posting number: 26-73498-01CM
Department: Animal Services
Job classification: REGISTERED VETERINARY TECHNICIAN - PER DIEM
Posting type: Open & Promotional
Categories: Community Services, Animal Control, Animal Services, Customer Service, Medical/Dental, Medical
Summary
Picture1.pngLogo for the County of Riverside's Temporary Assignment Program (TAP) featuring blue and gold colors with an arrow design.
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 for our Jurupa Valley and San Jacinto locations.
Although incumbents may be placed in one location, you must be comfortable traveling to all locations, as needed.
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.
A Registered Veterinary Technician may be required to work evenings, weekends and/or holidays.
The Registered Veterinary Technician is the first professional level classification in the Registered Veterinary Technician series and reports to a Supervising Registered Veterinary Technician.
Meet the Team!
The Riverside County Department of Animal Services has a vision for promoting an environment of responsible pet ownership through progressive animal welfare initiatives, community outreach, and humane education in a culture of compassion, creativity, and integrity. The Department of Animal Services believes the character of their organization is best reflected in the strong dedication of each one of their employees who strive to meet the highest standards of performance and compassion on behalf of the animals and people that they serve. The Department of Animal Services operates four shelters located in Blythe, Jurupa Valley, San Jacinto and Thousand Palms.
About TAPThe Temporary Assignment Program (TAP) recruits and hires temporary employees for all County departments. TAP assignments are a great way to learn about working for the County while working on a temporary, at-will basis.
Click here to learn more about TAP:https://rc-hr.com/temporary-medical-assignment-program-tapmap
TAP Benefits: https://rc-hr.com/files/users/user116/COR_2026_TAP_Guide_FINAL.pdf
Examples of duties
• Assist a Veterinary Surgeon in the administration of physical examinations to determine surgical fitness of animals by handling animals during the examination.
• Prepare instruments and medical supplies for Veterinary Surgeon's use; prepare animals for sterilization surgery and assist with anesthesia procedures.
• Provide the Veterinary Surgeon with supplies needed during the sterilization surgery of animals; provide support for any emergencies that might arise.
• Monitor animals during surgery as needed; observe animals after surgery to detect any abnormal behavior or physical symptoms and report findings to the Veterinary Surgeon.
• Clean and prepare surgical packs and instruments for sterilization prior to surgery; provide general care for and feed animals.
• Under direction, render first aid, medical treatments, and therapy as required for hospitalized animals.
• Assist with the admittance and discharge of animals to and from clinic.
• Assist in training clinic personnel; order n
• Prepare instruments and medical supplies for Veterinary Surgeon's use; prepare animals for sterilization surgery and assist with anesthesia procedures.
• Provide the Veterinary Surgeon with supplies needed during the sterilization surgery of animals; provide support for any emergencies that might arise.
• Monitor animals during surgery as needed; observe animals after surgery to detect any abnormal behavior or physical symptoms and report findings to the Veterinary Surgeon.
• Clean and prepare surgical packs and instruments for sterilization prior to surgery; provide general care for and feed animals.
• Under direction, render first aid, medical treatments, and therapy as required for hospitalized animals.
• Assist with the admittance and discharge of animals to and from clinic.
• Assist in training clinic personnel; order n
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