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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE / DIVISION OF ANIMAL SERVICES - Director of Animal Services Thomas Moss and Animal Care Center Manager Christine McClintock
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Requested Action(s)
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a) OTHER THAN “A” STEP - Request approval to appoint a candidate as Registered Veterinary Technician - Extra Help at Range 22, Step E, effective retroactively from 11/14/25
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Financial Impact:
The requested action results in an estimated financial impact of approximately $3,650. As this action is being sought retroactively, if approved, it will also result in a one-time payment of $154.21 to the candidate. This position is fully funded through the UC Davis Sniptember Spay/Neuter Grant, with sufficient funds available within the approved grant budget of $63 per hour. The funds for this requested action have been included in the Division’s FY 25/26 Mid-Year budget submission.
Background Information:
Due to an administrative oversight, the selected candidate was not appointed at the appropriate salary step based on the candidate’s qualifications. Therefore, the division is requesting to retroactively appoint the candidate at Step E back to her appointment date of 11/14/25. The candidate has 19 years of experience in the care and handling of animals, assisting licensed veterinarians in providing medical treatment to animals in a veterinary or shelter clinic setting, and specific experience working on the County’s mobile spay/neuter van. The candidate’s experience far exceeds the minimum qualifications of the Registered Veterinary Technician and entry level salary placement.
The Personnel Office has reviewed the candidate’s qualifications and agrees with appointment at Salary Range 22, Step “E”.