Animal Care Technician
Animal Care Technician
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ABOUT THE POSITION
The County of Riverside seeks candidates to fill multiple positions throughout Riverside County. A list of eligible candidates will be established to fill current and future vacancies.
Competitive candidates will be invited to interview at a 1day hiring event on Monday April 28 2025 (interview by invitation only).
Apply by Thursday April 11 2025 for priority consideration.
The Animal Care Technician will be responsible for the daily feeding cleaning and disinfecting of kennels and pens along with transporting animals throughout the shelter; will perform a wide range of duties including processing the intake of animals assisting in the diversion of stray animals unloading and impounding incoming animals received from Animal Control Officers and the public and releasing animals to the public for redemption or adoption. In addition the ACT will also be responsible for detailed records such as notes logs and inventories of animals food supplies and equipment.
The job of an ACT is physically demanding given the logistical size of the shelter and the required lifting of food and animals. Animal care technicians will be trained in and required to perform humane euthanasia dispose of dead animals and handle animals with skin conditions and wounds. The department desires candidates with customer service background verbal and written skills compassion empathy and a desire to work in public service.
The Animal Care Technician is the entrylevel classification in the Animal Care Technician series and reports to an Animal Services Supervisor. Animal Care Technicians perform routine tasks within the department pertaining to the care of the shelter animals and customer service. Additionally they receive training and certification in animal care customer service animal handling and maintenance of the facility and equipment.
Competitive candidates will be those with professional experience working in an animal shelter veterinary clinic or an adoption center.
The schedule for this position varies and requires availability on the weekends and holidays.
The Animal Care Technician series differs from the Animal Control and Licensing Officer series in that the latter may be assigned shelter duties but are also responsible for fieldwork and enforcement of animal control rules and regulations.
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EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Daily cleaning and disinfecting of kennels equipment and work areas to prevent spread of zoonotic diseases.
Feed and water animals daily.
Assist with humane euthanasia and disposal of animals.
Utilize computer to enter and update animal records in Chameleon Database.
Daily review of animal inventory; may move animals as needed within the shelter.
Unload and impound incoming animals received from Animal Control and Licensing Officers and the public.
Counsel owners who are relinquishing their pets by providing them information on adoptability of their animal or information regarding alternative options.
Provide customer service to all shelter visitors and staff.
Educate the public on age breed characteristics and care/treatment of shelter animals; may respond to inquiries from the public regarding retention and disposal of animals.
May be specifically assigned and act as point of contact for rescue groups (i.e. adoption partners) coordinating the adoption of shelter animals and developing/maintaining relationships with adoption partners and other related activities as assigned.
May be required to assist in maintaining records and/or reports of inventories for food supplies and equipment.
Operate County vehicles to transport supplies equipment or deceased/live animals; perform minor repair and maintenance of facilities and surrounding areas.
May assist trained personnel in performing minor repairs and maintenance of facilities and surrounding areas.
May assist with training new staff and/or volunteers.
Participate in adoption events on and offsite in and outside of County jurisdiction.
Understand and support department policies local city and county municipal codes/ordinances and state laws related to animal welfare.
Receive load and unload supplies materials and equipment from vendor trucks; operate forklift to move pallets; inspect for damage and quantity received against requisitions invoices or freight bills.
May be assigned to the care and treatment of equine livestock and/or exotic animals.
May assist in office by answering telephones collecting fees and issuing receipts; may write incident reports.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Graduation from high school or attainment of a satisfactory score on a G.E.D. test.
Experience: Six 6 months of paid or volunteer experience performing duties involving the care and handling of animals in a professional setting such as an animal shelter veterinary clinic kennel pet store or similar environment. Experience should include basic cleaning and feeding routines public interaction and/or support in animal care activities.
Physical Requirements: Lift carry push and pull heavy objects that may weigh more than 50 pounds. Exposure to animal smells dander excrement fluids and wounds.
A series of three Rabies vaccines is required within 30 days of employment
License: Possession of a valid California Class C Drivers License is required to drive to different shelter locations to meet business needs.
Ability to:Read understand and follow oral and written instructions in English; utilize computer to enter clear concise and accurate information into Chameleon database; maintain records; perform basic mathematical calculations using addition and subtraction; work courteously and effectively to maintain effective working relationships with staff rescue groups and the public; carry out routine and repetitive duties without immediate supervision; learn cleaning and disinfecting methods; learn care and feeding of animals; learn breeds and behaviors of animals; learn safe and proper handling of animals; learn understand interpret and apply basic laws ordinances rules and regulations governing the impounding release and disposal of animals.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
This recruitment is open to all applicants.
Qualified applicants may be considered for future vacancies throughout the County of Riverside.
If you have any questions regarding this posting please contact Alex Jones at
APPLICATION INFORMATION
Veterans Preference
The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify upload a copy of your (or your spouses) Member4 Form DD214 indicating dates of service and a copy of your spouses letter of disability (if applicable) with your application. For privacy reasons it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans preference.The Veterans Preference Policy C3 is available here: https://rivcocob/boardpoliciesReasonable Accommodations
The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at: https://rchr/disabilityProof of Education
If using education to qualify or when requested by the recruiter upload a copy of any license(s) official/unofficial transcript(s) degrees and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account at the time of application and before the closing date. Official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted.If your education was completed outside of the United States you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services NACES or Association of International Credential Evaluators Inc. AICE.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The County of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the County of Riverside to provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race color religion sex national origin age disability sexual orientation gender gender identity gender expression marital status ancestry medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics) genetic information or denial of medical and family care leave or any other nonjobrelated factors.PreEmployment
All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of preemployment requirements including a criminal background investigation which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment). A preemployment physical examination and background check may be required.Probationary Period
As an Approved Local Merit System all County of Riverside employees except those serving At Will are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding County Resolution or Salary Ordinance. Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency/department head.General Information
Current County of Riverside and/or current employees of the hiring department may receive priority consideration. Qualified candidates may be considered for future County vacancies.Job postings may close without notice based on application volume. Submit your complete application by the recruitment close date; no late applications are accepted. Ensure all relevant experience/education is reflected on your application/resume as a failure to demonstrate position requirements may disqualify applicants. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered.
Please read and follow any special application instructions on this posting. Click the Apply link located on this page to submit your application. For additional instructions on the application process examinations Veterans preference preemployment accommodation or other employment questions please refer to our web site www.rchr.
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Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
