Animal Care Technician

The City of Moreno Valley is searching for our next best hire who is paw-sitive and paw-ssionate towards animals! Status: Full-Time, Non-exempt. Schedule: 9/80, varied days, must be available to work weekends and holidays. THE OPPORTUNITY The Animal Care Technician plays a vital role in ensuring the well-being of animals at the shelter. Under general supervision, this position is responsible for the feeding, care, and treatment of animals, including administering medications to the sick and injured. The technician will perform intake procedures, such as recording animal data, administering vaccinations, and conducting preliminary health assessments. This role involves hands‑on work, including cleaning animal holding areas, preparing food, and ensuring a safe environment for both animals and shelter staff. Public interaction is also a key aspect, as the technician will assist individuals in locating lost pets or adopting new animals. The role requires handling sick, injured, or aggressive animals and performing humane euthanasia when necessary, adhering to city policies and procedures. JOB DESCRIPTIONS For additional information on the Animal Care Technician in their job descriptions. OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE The ideal candidate for the Animal Care Technician position is someone with a compassionate heart and a genuine love for animals. They should possess practical knowledge of animal care practices, including safe handling, feeding, and medication techniques. Familiarity with state, county, and local laws regarding animal control and protection is essential. The candidate should be adept at handling animals of various sizes and temperaments, with the ability to perform tasks confidently and safely. Strong communication skills are vital for interacting with the public and providing excellent customer service. The ideal candidate will be able to follow detailed instructions, use sound judgment in various situations, and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues and the public. A background in animal behavior, disease prevention, and microchip implantation techniques is a plus. This position requires physical stamina and the willingness to perform routine cleaning and maintenance tasks to ensure a clean and safe environment for all shelter inhabitants. MINIMUM AND DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS A typical way of obtaining the knowledge, skills and abilities outlined above is graduation from high school or G.E.D. equivalent, and one year of work experience that included working with animals; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Ability to pass a breed identification and symptoms of disease test within one year of employment. WHO WE ARE The City of Moreno Valley prides itself on delivering quality service to our residents and businesses efficiently and effectively through Collaboration, Innovation, Customer Service, and Human-Centric Design. Strategically located in Southern California's Inland Empire, Moreno Valley is the second-largest city in Riverside County and is close to major hubs such as Los Angeles, Orange County, and San Diego. This spacious, thriving, and diverse City has a population of over 200,000 residents and offers a variety of business opportunities. For additional information regarding the City, please click here. #J-18808-Ljbffr