Animal Caretaker
Location
Rancho Cucamonga, California, United States
Work type
Onsite
Employment
Part Time
Experience
0-2 years
Compensation
$19 - $26 per hour
Posted
49m ago
Summary and responsibilities
Role overview
Summary
The Animal Caretaker will be responsible for daily shelter operations, including cleaning animal housing, performing housekeeping tasks, assisting with adoptions and public inquiries, and supporting animal enrichment programs. This role involves safely handling various animals and interacting with the public and volunteers in a fast-paced environment.
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING HERE AT TEAM RC
Animal Caretakers play a key role in daily shelter operations by cleaning and disinfecting animal housing areas, performing housekeeping tasks such as laundry and dishes, assisting with meet-and-greets and adoptions, and supporting enrichment and behavior programs. Animal Caretakers also assist the public with animal related questions and support other divisions at the Animal Center as needed.
This position might be perfect for you if:
You excel in a team environment.
You are a matchmaker and like finding people their perfect pet.
You have excellent customer service and communication skills.
You strive for excellence and have a can-do attitude.
You function best in a fast-paced environment where multitasking is the norm.
You are compassionate and empathetic for people and their pets.
You are comfortable safely handling all animals, from the biggest dog to the smallest mouse, including wildlife.
Must have the ability to work weekends, evenings, and holidays, and on-call basis.
You'll be responsible for:
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 (cue those customer service skills).
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 (one of the most exciting parts!).
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 our rockstar volunteers.
Maintaining animal inventory and supply inventory.
Assisting with euthanasia.
ARE YOU QUALIFIED
Education and/or Experience:
Equivalent to graduation from high school. Six months of recent experience working with domestic animals in a veterinary hospital, clinical setting, or animal services facility, is desirable.
License or Certificate:
Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Class C or Class 3 California driver's license, and have a satisfactory driving record.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
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.
Updated 49m ago
Candidate fit
Skills and qualifications
Additional skills
Experience
0-2 years
Certifications
How this role is positioned
Role classification
Job domains
Industries
Employment
Part Time
Contract duration
Permanent
Hiring type
Direct
Global hiring
Location specific
Offer details
Compensation and benefits
Compensation
$19 - $26 per hour
Location, schedule, and role shape
Work setup
Work conditions
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Company snapshot
Company
City of Rancho Cucamonga
Team size
Growing team
Location
Rancho Cucamonga, California, United States
The Animal Services Department is seeking an Animal Caretaker to join our team! Our mission is to create PAWsitive impact by enriching the lives of animals and people. We 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. We also play an important role in assisting the public with their animal-related concerns. When you join TeamRC, you can expect to be 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 our community.
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Animal Caretaker
Rancho Cucamonga, California, United States • Part Time