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Job Description
The Job
The San Bernardino County Special Districts, Big Bear Park and Recreation is recruiting for a Part Time Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) to perform general and routine animal care tasks at the District's Big Bear Alpine Zoo. Primary duties include, wildlife rehabilitation, assisting with physical examinations, administering medications, assisting with diagnostics to include radiographs, blood analysis, observation and documentation of animal behavior. Additional duties include husbandry of exotic animals, maintaining and cleaning animal enclosures, answering questions from the public, assisting with presentations, and performing light maintenance in and around animal enclosures. This position is located in the mountain area of Big Bear (approximately 1 hour/45 miles from downtown San Bernardino).
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Availability: Must be able to work in the mountain area of Big Bear, CA and report to work in extreme weather conditions such as ice and snow. Please indicate availability for Big Bear on Agency Wide Question #3. Must be able to work weekends and holidays.
Travel: Travel within the County may be required. A valid California Driver License and proof of automobile liability insurance must be provided at time of hire and maintained throughout employment.
Working Conditions: Applicants must be able to: work outdoors in varying mountain weather conditions, drive in all weather conditions, lift and/or carry heavy objects up to 50 pounds, stoop, kneel, crouch, bend over, crawl, and perform other physical activities in the performance of job duties for this position.
Sponsorship: Please note San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.
Note: This is an extra-help, non-regular position classified as a Public Service Employee. This position typically works 29.5 hours per week and is scheduled to work weekends and holidays. Successful candidates shall be considered "at-will" throughout the term of employment and will not attain regular status.
Minimum Requirements
Possession of a valid Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) license, or have completed an Accredited Veterinarian Technician program. A copy of the Veterinarian Technician license and/or proof of completion of the RVT program must be submitted with the application to be considered.
Note: The following experience is not considered qualifying: Personal, non-work related experience, such as taking care of pets or dog sitting; breeding animals; and working in facilities such as pet boarding or grooming.
Desired Qualifications
Veterinary support experience with exotic animals is preferred. Coursework or experience in wildlife rehabilitation/husbandry is highly desirable. Six (6) months of experience providing animal care, feeding, exercising, observing/documenting behavior, and cleaning enclosures, in a zoo, hospital/clinic, wildlife rehabilitation center or similar facility.
Selection Process
Application Procedure : To be considered for this excellent opportunity, please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by 5 PM on January 17, 2025. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaire.
There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the information provided in the Application, as well as the Supplemental Questionnaire. You are encouraged to include detailed descriptions of your qualifying experience and skills, as only the most highly qualified applicants will be referred to the Department.
All communications regarding the selection process will be via email. Applicants are encouraged to check their e-mail frequently to learn additional information regarding this recruitment. Check your GovernmentJobs account for notifications. Update your firewalls to allow e-mails from San Bernardino County through governmentjobs.com. Update your Spam, Junk, and Bulk settings to ensure it will not spam/block/filter communications from email addresses with the following domain "@hr.sbcounty.gov". Finally, be sure to keep your personal information updated. Taking these steps now will help ensure you receive all communications regarding this recruitment.
To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the posted filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note: if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application.
If you require technical assistance, please click HERE to review the Government Jobs online application guide , or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by the internet connection, computer or browser used to submit the application.
EEO/ADA: San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants.
ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.
Veterans’ Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouse or widow(er) who are not current County employees may be awarded additional Veterans’ Preference points. Click here for information and instructions to request Veteran's Preference points.
Please click HERE for important Applicant Information and the County Employment Process
This position is an extra help position and is not eligible for benefits through the County of San Bernardino.
Closing Date/Time: 1/17/2025 5:00 PM Pacific -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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San Bernardino County
Show moreSan Bernardino County is located in the heart of Southern California, home to over 2 million residents, encompassing 20,160 square miles from the Nevada State line and the Colorado River to the LA County line. This gives San Bernardino County a diverse climate and geography, from mountains as high as 11,502 feet, to the desert as low as 181 feet, and beautiful valleys in between. Pristine lakes and rivers, snow-capped mountain resorts, flowering deserts, and many other family-oriented recreational attractions take advantage of the natural assets of the area, most within an hour's drive. Families enjoy affordable housing, excellent schools, colleges and universities, and easy access to airports, hospitals, libraries, and parks. The County provides a safe, clean and healthy environment for residents. A variety of shopping and business opportunities abound, in this, the largest County in the contiguous United States.
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