Animal Technician jobs in Santa Rosa, CA
Animal Technician provides daily care for research animals of various species. Cleans and disinfects cages and equipment. Being an Animal Technician monitors the health and well being of the animals, maintains logs of animal diet, behavior, vital signs and other data. Follows standard operating procedures and all biosafety and animal welfare regulations. Additionally, Animal Technician may perform procedures to collect samples. May transport animals to and from laboratories. Requires a high school diploma. May require Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT) certification from the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS) or other certification. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Animal Technician works under the close direction of senior personnel in the functional area. Possesses a moderate understanding of general aspects of the job. May require 0-1 year of general work experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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Animal Health Technician - Extra Help
- County of Sonoma (CA)
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Santa Rosa, CA
OTHER
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Are you passionate about animal welfare? If so, join us in making a positive impact on the lives of animals in Sonoma County.Become an Extra-Help Animal Health Technician with the Department of Health Services!Starting salary up to $35.55/hour* depending upon experience.
As an Animal Health Technician, you will work directly with animals through enrichment and behavior modification, playing a vital role in ensuring the well-being of Sonoma County's animals by conducting health assessments, administering treatments, and contributing to the overall health and happiness of the animals in our care. Typical duties include:- Performing behavior evaluations
- Preparing videos and records for animals through the transfer program
- Conducting examinations, and administering daily treatments, medications, and vaccinations
- Assisting the veterinary team with medical procedures
- Leading the work of volunteers
- Conducting adoption counseling and managing the owner surrender list
- Maintaining the shelter management database by entering medical records
- The ability to handle animals with patience, compassion, and confidence
- Experience in animal healthcare, with a focus on animal shelters
- Knowledge of infectious disease control and prevention
- Strong understanding of animal behavior
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- A Registered Veterinary Technician license, California Human Euthanasia Certificate, and Veterinary Assistant Controlled Substance Permit (VACSP) are desired, but not required
EXTRA-HELP EMPLOYMENT
Extra-help employees relieve or augment permanent staff. Intermittent, extra-help employees are not in the classified civil service and do not have property rights to permanently allocated positions. In addition, they do not receive most regular employee benefits such as long-term disability insurance coverage; accrual of vacation; participation in the County retirement program; or eligibility to take promotional examinations. Intermittent, extra-help employees are limited in their employment to a maximum of 1,380 hours within any twelve-month consecutive period. Extra-help employees who meet the eligibility requirements may qualify for a County contribution toward medical coverage.
This recruitment is being conducted to fill an Animal Health Technician, extra-help position in the Department of Health Services. This employment list may also be used to fill future extra-help positions as they occur during the active status of this list.
*Salary is negotiable within the established range.APPLICATION SUBMISSIONS REQUIRE THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE BE COMPLETED.
Education and experience: Any combination of education and experience which would provide for the opportunity to acquire the knowledge and abilities listed. Normally, two years of experience performing paramedical tasks in a veterinary office or animal shelter or possession of a valid Animal Health Technician Certificate issued by the California State Board of Examiners would provide the knowledge and abilities.
License: Possession of an Animal Health Technician Certificate is highly desirable. Possession of a valid driver's license.
Special Requirements: Completion of P.O.S.T. course work and certification in the use of firearms and exercising powers of arrest as specified in Penal Code 830.9 may be required.Working knowledge of: methods, techniques, and medication and pharmaceuticals used in the care and treatment of animals; physical and behavioral characteristics of common domestic animals and livestock and characteristics of common diseases.
Ability to: learn State laws and County ordinances relating to the care, treatment, and impounding of animals; handle animals properly and perform the work in a humane manner; willingness to conduct euthanasia of animals by direct injection; recognize symptoms of rabies and other common diseases of animals; properly and legibly complete necessary forms; work tactfully and effectively with co-workers, staff of other agencies working with animals, and the general public.- Your application information and your responses to the supplemental questions are evaluated and taken into consideration throughout the entire selection process.
- You should list all employers and positions held within the last ten years in the work history section of your application. Be as thorough as possible when responding to the supplemental questions.
- You may include history beyond ten years if related to the position for which you are applying. If you held multiple positions with one employer, list out each position separately.
- Failure to follow these instructions may impact your competitiveness in this process or may result in disqualification.
APPLICATION SUBMISSIONS REQUIRE THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE BE COMPLETED.Responses to supplemental questions are used to evaluate your qualifications. Please provide sufficient information to allow for a thorough evaluation of your qualifications.
The selection procedure will consist of the following examination:
An Application and Supplemental Questionnaire Appraisal Examination (pass/not pass) will be conducted to evaluate each applicant's combination of educational coursework, training, experience, knowledge, and abilities that relate to this position to ensure satisfaction of the minimum qualifications for this position. Candidates who possess the minimum qualifications for the position will be placed on an extra-help employment list and referred to the department. The department may contact candidates from the employment list who possess the most appropriate job-related qualifications for further consideration.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
A background investigation is required prior to employment. Candidates referred to departments for a selection interview are typically required to sign authorization and release forms enabling such an investigation. Failure to sign prescribed forms will result in the candidate not being considered further for that vacancy. Reference information will not be made available to applicants.
Additional requirements, such as successful completion of a physical exam, drug screen, etc., may apply, depending on the duties and responsibilities of the position. If you receive a conditional job offer for the position, the requirements upon which the offer is contingent will be outlined in the conditional job letter. You may also review the Job Classification Screening Schedule to determine the requirements for this position.
HOW TO APPLY
Applications are accepted online at www.yourpath2sonomacounty.org. Paper applications may be submitted by person, fax (707-565-3770), email, or through the mail. All applications and appropriate supplemental information as outlined in the job bulletin must be RECEIVED by the time and date specified on the first page of this job announcement. Continuous recruitments may close without notice at any time that a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received. Applications received after the recruitment closes will not be accepted.
The County of Sonoma values diversity and is dedicated to creating a workplace environment that provides individuals with a sense of belonging. We are committed to having a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. The County is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer where all aspects of employment are based on merit, competence, performance, and business need.
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Experienced Veterinary Technician
- VCA Animal Hospitals
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Sebastopol, CA
FULL_TIME
- VCA Forestville Animal Hospital is seeking a Credentialed Veterinary Technician or experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our team.Our ideal candidate will be a believer in the possibilities of high...
- 4 Days Ago
Technician Assistant Wanted
- VCA Animal Hospitals
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Santa Rosa, CA
FULL_TIME
- Veterinary Technician Assistant Wanted!!VCA PetCare East Veterinary Hospital is seeking a Technician Assistant to join our incredible ER night crew. We are searching for someone who can integrate into...
- 7 Days Ago
Technician Assistant Wanted
- VCA Animal Hospitals
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Santa Rosa, CA
FULL_TIME
- Veterinary Technician Assistant Wanted!!VCA PetCare East Veterinary Hospital is seeking a Technician Assistant to join our incredible ER night crew. We are searching for someone who can integrate into...
- 7 Days Ago
Credentialed Veterinary Technician
- VCA Animal Hospitals
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Santa Rosa, CA
FULL_TIME
- VCA PetCare East Veterinary Hospital is seeking a Credentialed and/or skilled Veterinary Assistant to join our awesome team in beautiful Sonoma County, California. We are searching for someone who can...
- 20 Days Ago
Veterinary Pharmacy Technician
- VCA Animal Hospitals
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Santa Rosa, CA
FULL_TIME
- We are seeking an experienced, Licensed Pharmacy Technician to join our awesome, fun-loving Emergency/Specialty Veterinary team.In this position, your duties will include:Obtain prescription authoriza...
- 21 Days Ago
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Registered Veterinary Technician - VCA PetCare West Veterinary Hospital
- VCA Animal Hospitals
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Santa Rosa, CA
- **JOIN OUR FAMILY!** Are you looking to be a part of a hospital team that feels like family, while having the support an...
- 4/18/2024 12:00:00 AM
Driver Patient Service Tech 10am-7pm Flexible days
- Apria, Inc.
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Santa Rosa, CA
- **Driver Patient Service Tech 10am-7pm Flexible days** CAROUSEL_PARAGRAPH * Santa Rosa, California * Full-time * Full-ti...
- 4/17/2024 12:00:00 AM
Associate Veterinarian - Sign-on Bonus up to $50k!
- VCA Animal Hospitals
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Rohnert Park, CA
- **VCA** **North Park Animal Hospital** is seeking an experienced **Associate Veterinarian** to complement our talented t...
- 4/16/2024 12:00:00 AM
Animal Care Attendant
- Vcajobs
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San Rafael, CA
- **Animal Care Attendant** Category: Kennel Location: San Rafael, CA, US **Job Description:** Job Description: We are see...
- 4/16/2024 12:00:00 AM
Driver - Patient Service Technician - 12pm-8:30pm
- Apria, Inc.
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Santa Rosa, CA
- **Driver - Patient Service Technician - 12pm-8:30pm** CAROUSEL_PARAGRAPH * Santa Rosa, California * Full-time * Full-tim...
- 4/15/2024 12:00:00 AM
Veterinary Technician (Full-Time) $24.00/HR- $26.00/HR
- Six Flags Discovery Kingdom
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Vallejo, CA
- Specific Duties and Responsibilities Performs in-house laboratory diagnostics including, but not limited to: tissue and ...
- 4/14/2024 12:00:00 AM
RVT/ Veterinary Technician/ Experienced Veterinary Assistant
- San Anselmo Animal Hospital
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San Rafael, CA
- Job Description Job Description Benefits/Perks Flexible Scheduling Career Advancement Opportunities Competitive Compensa...
- 4/14/2024 12:00:00 AM
Animal Care Technician I & II (Husbandry)
- Biomedical Research Models
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San Pablo, CA
- Biomere-west is a preclinical CRO located in Richmond, CA. We are focused on providing a personalized and customer-focus...
- 4/14/2024 12:00:00 AM
About Santa Rosa, California
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 41.50 sq mi (107.5 km2), of which 41.29 sq mi (106.9 km2) is land and 0.205 sq mi (0.5 km2) (0.49%) is water.
The city is part of the North Bay region, which includes such cities as Petaluma, Rohnert Park, Windsor, and smaller cities as Sonoma, Healdsburg, Sebastopol. It lies along the US Route 101 corridor, approximately 55 miles (89 km) north of San Francisco, via the Golden Gate Bridge.
Santa Rosa lies on the Santa Rosa Plain. The city's eastern extremities stretch into the Valley of the Moon, and the Sonoma Creek wa...
Source: Wikipedia (as of 04/11/2019). Read more from Wikipedia
Income Estimation for Animal Technician jobs
$43,779 to $50,631
Santa Rosa, California area prices
were up 2.5% from a year ago
were up 2.5% from a year ago