Animal Caretaker

City of Rancho Cucamonga • Rancho Cucamonga, CA

11d • Onsite

About The Position

The Animal Services Department is seeking an Animal Caretaker to join their team. Their mission is to create a positive impact by enriching the lives of animals and people. They accomplish this by caring for thousands of animals (domestic and wildlife) annually and working to reunite them with their owners, rehome them, or transfer them to rescue and rehabilitation organizations. They also play an important role in assisting the public with their animal-related concerns. Joining TeamRC means working in a fast-paced environment with a dedicated and committed team of staff and volunteers who work tirelessly to protect and serve the animals and people in their community.

Requirements

• Equivalent to graduation from high school.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Class C or Class 3 California driver's license, and have a satisfactory driving record.
• Various breeds of dogs, cats, and other domestic animals; basic characteristics of animal behavior; care techniques; customer service techniques; procedures related to kennel cleaning and maintenance of facilities; record keeping procedures; occupational hazards and safe work practices related to animal care; safe driving principles and practices.
• Operate cleaning equipment and other tools used in the maintenance of kennels.
• Operate a vehicle observing legal driving practices.
• Operate a cash register.
• Administer injections and medications to all types of animals.
• Operate modern office equipment including computer equipment and software programs.
• Handle animals in a safe and efficient manner.
• Learn, understand, and interpret rules and regulations governing the impounding and release of animals.
• Recognize normal and abnormal animal behavior.
• Prepare and maintain accurate and complete records.
• Meet and deal tactfully and effectively with the public.
• Respond to requests and inquiries for information regarding animal services.
• Work independently in the absence of supervision.
• Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish, maintain and foster positive and harmonious working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Nice To Haves

• Six months of recent experience working with domestic animals in a veterinary hospital, clinical setting, or animal services facility, is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Cleaning and disinfecting cages and interacting with a variety of animals including domestic, exotic, and wildlife.
• General housekeeping; washing dishes and laundry; maintaining a clean and orderly work environment; keeping the facilities and equipment in good working order.
• Assisting members of the public with general inquiries and finding lost and found pets.
• Answering phone calls and assisting the administrative staff with updating records, cashier services and processing licenses, stray animals and adoptions.
• The meet and greet process and helping customers select and adopt pets.
• Communicating medical and behavior needs of specific animals to potential adopters.
• Safely handling a variety of breeds and species of animals with various temperaments and needs.
• Participating in animal enrichment and socialization programs.
• Interacting with volunteers.
• Maintaining animal inventory and supply inventory.
• Assisting with euthanasia.

Benefits

• Proof of a valid California driver's license and be insurable
• Pass a pre-employment medical exam
• Verification form designated by Immigration and Naturalization Service to certify that they are eligible for employment in the United States of America and furnish proof certifying legal authorization to work in the United States.
• Reasonable accommodations for disabled persons

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED