Animal Care Technician

Animal Care Technician

Animal Services is currently recruiting for a permanent Part-Time Animal Care Technician! Under supervision, receives, processes, and cares for stray, impounded and surrendered animals; and maintains the Animal Shelter facility in a clean and orderly condition; and performs other related work as required. This position will work 20-22 hours per week, primarily weekday mornings and will include some Sundays.

Typical tasks and representative duties (not in order of importance):

• Feeds and cares for sheltered and impounded animals; cleans animal pens and cages
• Maintains Animal Shelter facility, related grounds, and equipment in a clean, safe and orderly condition
• Processes animal shelter intakes and releases
• Administers vaccinations and microchips in accordance with prescribed procedures; and as assigned, administers medications to sheltered animals. Generates records related to animal intakes and outcomes
• Maintain the daily inventory of shelter and animal care supplies
• Segregates, quarantines and prepares animals suspected of having rabies for laboratory analysis
• Conducts routine maintenance and minor repairs to shelter facilities (materials and equipment)
• May perform backup duties to clerical staff or others as appropriate or needed

The ideal candidate is able to:

• Understand and follow oral and written directions
• Maintain records and prepare reports
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, fellow employees and those contacted in the course of the work.
• Properly care for and handle various breeds of animals
• Communicate effectively and professionally, both verbally and in writing
• Work effectively in an environment that requires calm temperament and composure when dealing with stressful or emotionally difficult situations
• Work effectively in a physically demanding environment that requires exertion and stamina when performing duties such as moving or exercising animals
• Respond to and control aggressive animals
• Maintain a safe and orderly work area
• Support and follow department policies, goals, guiding principles, and Mission-Vision-Values Statement

Education and experience: Graduation from High School or possession of a G.E.D certificate.

Licenses and certificates: Certain positions within this classification may require driving. When driving is an essential function of the position, a valid California driver's license will be required at the time of appointment.

Applications, including answers to supplemental questions, must be submitted online by the final filing date. To apply for this position, click "apply" at the top of this page. An initial application review will be conducted. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications and are best qualified will be invited to participate in selection activities which may include online assessments, performance exams, written exams, and interviews. Final candidates will be required to have an in-depth background review performed before proceeding in the process. Please note that references will not be contacted until the end of the process. If you have questions or would like to discuss the opportunity further, please contact Human Resources at View email address on click.appcast.io. Confidential inquiries are welcomed.

Your attached resume will not substitute for the completion of the application. Please complete all required fields and supplemental questions.

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