Description
A NIMAL CARE TECHNICIAN - PART-TIME
PAWS, wait a minute!
The City of Moreno Valley is searching for our next best hire who is paw-sitive and paw-ssionate towards animals!
- This is a Part-Time Temporary position with no offered benefits***
This position is open until filled and may close at any time without notice.
This recruitment will establish an eligibility list which may be used to fill future vacancies City-wide.
THE POSITION
The Part-Time 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. Interaction with the public 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.
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IDEAL CANDIDATE
The ideal candidate for the Part-Time 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 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.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
Animal Care Technicians clean and maintain animal holding areas at the shelter facility to provide a clean and safe environment for impounded animals, staff and the public. Incumbents perform intake activities including inputting animal data into the department records system, performing vaccinations, conducting preliminary health examinations and animal assessments. Incumbents also interact with the public during out-processing of adopted or recovered animals. Work requires contact with sick, injured, unruly and/or vicious animals and euthanizing animals in accordance with law and City policy and procedure.
Animal Care Technician is distinguished from Lead Animal Care Technician in that incumbents in the latter class provide lead work direction in addition to performing animal care duties.
The Animal Services Division
The Animal Services Division Provides Animal Care And Protection Services For Our Community. Operating Under The Community Development Department, We Are Committed To Providing
- Quality humane animal services and sheltering
- Rabies control through investigation of animal bites
- Control of stray animals, licensing, and public education
- Public veterinary services
- Pet adoptions, lost and found services and humane education
- Enforcement of public safety
- Animal cruelty and nuisance ordinances
THE SELECTION PROCESS
Applicants possessing the
MOST DESIRABLE qualifications at each level, based on a screening of required application materials, including the completed Supplemental Questionnaire, will be invited to continue in the selection process.
The City of Moreno Valley prioritizes and is committed to continuously providing a workplace where equal employment opportunity is afforded to all people. As part of this commitment, The City of Moreno Valley will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodations are needed to participate in the interview pro cess, please contact Human Resources at hr@moval.org or (951) 413-3045.
