Part-Time Kennel Technician

Kennel Technician

Feeds, waters, walks, cleans and sanitizes kennels and equipment, observes animals for signs of distress or illness, and safely restrains and handles animals as needed. Maintains laundry, bedding, and supplies. Records basic intake and output information. Supports Animal Control Officers and shelter operations.

The Kennel Technician is an entry-level classification responsible for providing routine daily care and maintenance for animals housed at the animal shelter under the general supervision of the Animal Control Officer or designated supervisor. This classification supports shelter operations but does not perform animal control enforcement activities or respond to field calls, complaints, or emergency incidents. Unlike Animal Control Officers, Kennel Technicians are assigned exclusively to shelter-based duties and are not responsible for investigating violations, capturing animals in the field, or enforcing animal control laws and ordinances.

Minimum qualifications include any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in a kennel, shelter, or animal hospital.

Possession of a valid California Driver's License is required.

Working conditions include environmental conditions such as working around sick or injured animals, cleaning chemicals, zoonotic diseases, strong odors, noise, and wet environments. Work may include weekends and holidays and variable shifts. Physical demands include medium work: strength, stamina, coordination, and balance to stand and walk for long periods; bend, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl to clean and handle animals and equipment; lift and carry animals and supplies up to 50 pounds; work in constant motion; maintain alertness in a busy kennel setting.

Essential job duties include providing compassionate daily care for animals housed in the shelter, feeding and watering animals as prescribed and recording appetite, water intake, fecal and urine output, recognizing and reporting unusual conditions, behaviors, or signs of distress or disease, cleaning and sanitizing cages, runs, wards, bowls, litter boxes, and related areas using safe chemical practices and PPE, maintaining laundry, bedding, and a regular chore schedule to keep areas clean and stocked, walking animals according to schedule and providing safe, humane handling and restraint to assist Animal Control Officers, following oral and written directions and correctly prioritizing tasks in a fast-paced environment, communicating clearly and courteously with coworkers and with the public, and performing other duties as assigned.

Knowledge of basic animal care, handling, and sanitation practices in a kennel or shelter, safe use of chemicals and disinfectants, and basic recordkeeping for animal care tasks is required. Ability to humane animal handling and basic restraint, identifying routine health or behavior concerns and escalating appropriately, attention to detail and sense of urgency, ability to prioritize with an emphasis on quality and accuracy of work, customer service and teamwork is also required.

Applications received by the filing date will be reviewed for accuracy, completeness and job-related qualifications. A limited number of persons whose applications clearly demonstrate they most closely meet the requirements may be invited to participate in the selection process - which may be any combination of written, oral and/or performance exams. Applications for this recruitment must be submitted online only. An online application may be found at: governmentjobs.com/careers/sanger. Open Job Information Flyer and click "Apply" to begin the online application process. Failure to complete the job application or failure to follow the application instructions (such as the formatting of education or work experience) will result in the disqualification of the applicant. Applications must be complete and received prior to the filing deadline. Amendments will not be accepted after the filing deadline. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. All statements made on the application are subject to verification; false statements will be cause for disqualification or discharge.

An Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, Minorities & Handicapped Individuals are encouraged to apply.