Veterinary Technician
City of Fremont, CA Fremont, California, United States
- Location: Fremont, California, United States
- Categories: Animal Control or Services
- Job Type: Full Time
- Posted: Mar 26, 2025
Job Description:
Veterinary Technician
Description
DescriptionThe Fremont Police Department - Animal Services Division is recruiting for the position of Veterinary Technician.
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THE ANIMAL SHELTER
The Tri-City Animal Shelter is part of the Fremont Police Department and is responsible for protecting lost and injured animals as well as protecting the public from animal-carried diseases. Animal Services Officers respond to animal- related calls for service from citizens of the City of Fremont.
We promote responsible pet ownership and provide licensing services for pets in the City of Fremont. It also houses lost and adoptable animals, services the cities of Fremont, Newark, and Union City.
IS THIS THE ROLE FOR YOU?
Are you passionate about animal welfare and public service?
This role offers a unique opportunity to serve the Fremont community by providing compassionate, high-quality care to the animals in our City’s Animal Shelter. As a Veterinarian Technician, you’ll directly improve the quality of life for both animals and residents by supporting adoptions, promoting responsible pet ownership, and advancing community programs such as TNR and access-to-care initiatives.
We’re looking for someone who:
- Is a compassionate, detail-oriented professional
- Thrives in a fast-paced shelter environment
- Understands that excellent animal care requires both skill and empathy
- Is a natural team player and mentor,
- Is comfortable with a range of tasks including coordinating with veterinarians, supporting field staff, and educating the public
ABOUT THE POSITION
Job Responsibilities:
- Manage a population of approximately 25 dogs and 30 cats housed in the shelter or in foster. Partner with the veterinarian on housing, sanitation, animal husbandry, medical care (including rabies quarantines) and behavioral care. Provide direction to animal care staff.
- Provide preventative care as appropriate for species, including spay/neuter, and counsel potential adopters on medical and behavioral conditions.
- Partner with the Animal Services Supervisors on inventory management, shelter records and controlled substance recordkeeping.
- Support Animal Service Officers with medical/behavioral triage and forensic investigations.
- Experience in euthanasia or high volume spay/neuter.
- Experience in interpreting and enforcing animal related laws.
This position will remain open until filled - however, interested applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. A resume must be submitted with the completed online application. Applications submitted without a resume may not be considered. Only online applications will be accepted.
To be considered for this outstanding employment opportunity, please complete an application online by clicking "Apply" just above this box.
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SELECTION PROCESS
The selection process may include individual and/or panel interviews, professional reference checks, fingerprint check for criminal history, and other related components. Only those candidates who have the best combination of qualifications in relation to the requirements and duties of the position will continue in the selection process. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an invitation to participate in the process.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
Human Resources will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate persons with disabilities. Please advise Human Resources of any special needs a minimum of 5 days in advance of the selection process by calling (510) 494-4660 or emailing humanresources@fremont.gov.
CONTACT US
For additional information, please contact Human Resources Department at: humanresources@fremont.gov
The information contained herein is subject to change and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.
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Veterinary Technician - Class Specification
Definition
Under general direction, provides paraprofessional medical care and treatment to animals; assists a veterinarian with medical and surgical pre-operative and post-operative procedures; monitors general health of animal population at the shelter; administers medication, emergency treatment, first aid, and follow up care; provides lead supervision to animal services staff and volunteers; performs related duties as required.
Class Characteristics
This is an advanced journey level classification reporting to the Animal Services Manager in the Animal Services Section of the Police Department. Assignments, objectives, and work methods are established by policy and procedure and incumbents assume responsibility for accomplishing work within those parameters. Work review is not continual but is conducted periodically; checks are integrated into work processes. The incumbent of this classification will work in the animal shelter office and the shelter’s animal care area. Assigned duties require extensive use of the medical care equipment; moving and handling domestic animals and wildlife.
Essential Functions
- Evaluate animals for gender, medical conditions, age, dental condition, temperament, and breed.
- Record and maintain health and temperament information on all animals for adoption.
- Recommend animals not meeting adoption criteria for euthanasia.
- Conduct pre-adoption health evaluations for dogs, cats, and other species.
- Inoculate animals, as required, with vaccines and administer medications as prescribed by a veterinarian for the treatment and prevention of animal illnesses.
- Provide paraprofessional medical care and treatment under the direction of veterinarians.
- Assist veterinarians with medical and surgical spay/neuter and other procedures.
- Conducts animal euthanasia by syringe injection or other approved method under the direction of a veterinarian.
- Maintain inventory of all pharmaceuticals, medical equipment, and supplies.
- Maintain accurate and thorough records of all surgeries, drugs administered, and other information according to all mandated federal, state, local, and professional standards and procedures.
- Assist customers and coworkers with information on the condition of the animals evaluated.
Marginal Functions
- Provide technical and functional lead supervision and training to animal services staff and volunteers.
- Support any field staff as assigned.
- Actively participate in the resolution of problems encountered on a shelter-wide basis.
Minimum Qualifications
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of: medical care for animals including medical protocols and vaccine procedures; principles of lead supervision; written and oral communication techniques; public relations; conflict resolution techniques; common animal types and their normal characteristics and behaviors.
Skill in: administer medication and injections.
Ability to: provide lead supervision and training; perform functions required for pre- and post-surgical care; participate as a team member in the work of the Animal Services Section by understanding and implementing assigned duties and responsibilities to support team goals and objectives, working cooperatively with other team members, receiving and sharing information, soliciting input, identifying operational and interpersonal issues, and participating in the development of medical problem solving solutions; learn, read, and interpret State of California laws and City of Fremont ordinances, policies, practices and procedures related to the administration of animal medical care and treatment; handle frightened, injured, ill and aggressive animals; respond courteously and tactfully to customers in the shelter; represent the City in cases of violation of animal control laws; communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Incumbents must possess the physical and mental capacities to work under the conditions described in this document and to perform the duties required by their assigned position.
Education/Experience
Any combination of education and/or experience which has provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to satisfactory job performance would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge, skills and abilities would be: two years of college preferably in veterinary science and one year of experience working in an animal shelter, clinic, veterinary hospital or kennel under the supervision of a licensed veterinarian. Experience in euthanasia or high volume spay/neuter is highly desirable. Experience in interpreting and enforcing animal related laws is desirable.
Licenses/Certificates/Special Requirements
Registration as a Registered Veterinary Technician by the California Department of Consumer Affairs Veterinary Medical Board is required at time of appointment.
Willingness to respond to emergency animal services assignments during off-duty hours, and may be subject to a mandatory on-call rotation.
Physical and Environmental Demands
Rare = 66%
Sitting: Frequent
Walking: Occasional
Standing: Occasional
Bending (neck): Frequent
Bending (waist): Occasional
Squatting: Occasional
Climbing: Rare
Kneeling: Occasional
Crawling: Never
Jumping: Never
Balancing: Rare
Twisting (neck): Rare
Twisting (waist): Rare
Grasp - light (dominant hand): Frequent
Grasp - light (non-dominant): Frequent
Grasp - firm (dominant hand): Occasional
Grasp - firm (non-dominant): Occasional
Fine manipulation (dominant): Occasional
Fine manipulation (non-dominant): Occasional
Reach - at/below shoulder: Occasional
Reach - above shoulder level: Rare
Push/pull:
Up to 10 lbs. Rare
11 to 25 lbs. Rare
26 to 50 lbs. Never
51 to 75 lbs. Never
76 to 100 lbs. Never
Over 100 lbs. Never
Lifting:
Up to 10 lbs. Occasional
11 to 25 lbs. Occasional
26 to 50 lbs. Rare
51 to 75 lbs. Never
76 to 100 lbs. Never
Over 100 lbs. Never
Carrying:
Up to 10 lbs. Occasional
11 to 25 lbs. Occasional
26 to 50 lbs. Rare
51 to 75 lbs. Never
76 to 100 lbs. Never
Over 100 lbs. Never
Coordination:
Eye-hand: Required
Eye-hand-foot: Required
Driving: Required
Vision:
Acuity, near: Required
Acuity, far: Required
Depth perception: Required
Accommodation: Required
Color vision: Required
Field of vision: Required
Talking:
Face-to-face contact: Required
Verbal contact w/others: Required
Public: Required
Hearing:
Normal conversation: Required
Telephone communication: Required
Earplugs required: Required
Work environment:
The incumbent of this classification will work in the animal shelter office and the shelter’s animal care area. Assigned duties require extensive use of the medical care equipment; moving and handling domestic animals and wildlife; working in a variety of weather exposed to pollens, fumes and other airborne irritants; bending, stooping, squatting and crawling to care for animals in the shelter; and stepping, climbing and jumping over physical barriers described in this document and to perform the duties required by their assigned position.
The City of Fremont offers a comprehensive benefit package including general and holiday leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life, and long/short-term disability insurance.
To view a summary of the benefits the City offers, please visit:City of Fremont Benefits Summary