Help shape Hesperia, where rural charm meets opportunity!
Join the City of Hesperia’s Animal Services Division as an Animal Care Technician Part-Time and be part of a team driven by service, integrity, innovation, and efficiency. Help us create a safe, thriving community while experiencing true Hometown Hospitality.
The
Animal Care Technician classification position is responsible for cleaning and disinfecting animal care facilities, caring for impounded animals by providing food, water and comfort, observing unusual animal behavior or appearance, assisting with euthanasia and medical care, and performing peripheral duties as necessary and as required.
For more information about duties and qualifications, visit our class spec page: Animal Care Technician Part-Time
Education And/or Experience
Any combination of education and experience that has provided the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary for a Part-Time Animal Care Technician. A typical way of obtaining the required qualifications is to possess the equivalent of six (6) months experience in an animal care environment involving care, handling, and sheltering of animals and/or the performance of related work. Possession of a High School diploma or GED is required. The study of animal science or closely related field courses is desirable.
License/Certificate
- Certification and training in the euthanization of animals by injection is desirable.
- Must successfully complete an approved course and obtain a certificate for euthanizing animals by injection within the first year of employment.
Special Requirement
Incumbent will work an adjusted work schedule that may include holidays, weekends, and/or evenings.
