Veterinary Technician (20448018)

Description

The Police Department is recruiting for Veterinary Technician (Part-time/Benefited).

Applications will be considered as they are received. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply immediately. The position will remain open until filled.

A resume and supplemental questionnaire (part of the online application) must be submitted with the completed City application.

The Position

The Veterinary Technician will assist in the care of animal patients at the City’s animal shelter. Additional key responsibilities include use of medical care equipment, as well as moving and handling domestic animals and wildlife. The Veterinary Technician reports to the Animal Services Manager and assists the veterinarian, animal services officers and administrative team and is responsible for quality humane treatment of all animals in the care of the Tri-City Animal Shelter. This is an excellent leadership opportunity to provide high quality care for animal patients. The part-time Veterinary Technician will be working 20 hours per week.

The Ideal Candidate

The Fremont Police Department Animal Services is seeking a motivated candidate with experience working in a veterinary or shelter environment providing humane animal handling and restraint techniques of healthy, ill and fractious animals. The ideal candidate will possess strong computer skills, initiate and complete tasks, and work autonomously. In addition, the incumbent will have demonstrated history of excellent customer service and an understanding of infectious disease in a shelter setting and within a community.

Job Announcement URL:

https://www.fremont.gov/home/showdocument?id=14450&t=638366935045290895

Benefits

A summary of benefits can be viewed online: Benefits Summary

Special Instructions

How to Apply: Candidates may apply for this position by submitting a completed City application, resume and supplemental questionnaire through the online application system (Government Jobs) at: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/fremontca