Temporary Animal Care Technician

The County of Riverside's Animal Services department is excited to announce multiple openings for the position of Temporary Animal Care Technician. Apply to join our team to support the Riverside County Animal Services Department across several shelters throughout Riverside County.

Applicants from desert regions are highly encouraged to apply for this position.

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TAP Benefits:

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• 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 off-site, 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.

Graduation from high school or attainment of a satisfactory score on a G.E.D. test.

Six months of similar experience.

• 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.

Possession of a valid California Driver's License may be required.

Lift, carry, push, and pull heavy objects that may weigh more than 50 pounds.

A series of three rabies vaccines is required prior to employment.

This recruitment is open to all applicants. Based on the number of applications received, this posting may close without notice.

For specific questions regarding this position, contact Daniel Kimbrough at dkimbrough.