Animal Care Attendant
Location
Sacramento, California, United States
Work type
Onsite
Employment
Full Time
Experience
0-2 years
Compensation
$51.9K - $63.1K per year
Posted
9h ago
Summary and responsibilities
Role overview
Summary
Under general supervision, the Animal Care Attendant feeds and cares for animals and maintains safe and sanitary kennel facilities and equipment at the Sacramento County Animal Shelter.
Animal Care Attendant – Sacramento County Animal Shelter
General Summary
Under general supervision, feeds and cares for animals while maintaining safe, clean, and sanitary kennel facilities and equipment.
Knowledge
Methods, materials, and practices used to clean animal facilities.
Feeding, handling, and general care of animals.
Physical and behavioral characteristics of various animal species.
Basic signs and symptoms of common animal diseases.
Abilities
Work courteously and effectively with coworkers, staff, volunteers, and the public from diverse socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds.
Read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
Safely handle aggressive or threatening animals.
Learn humane and safe animal euthanasia procedures.
Learn to operate equipment used to handle small and large animals, birds, reptiles, and livestock.
Safely operate a County vehicle when required.
Minimum Qualifications
Six months of paid or unpaid, full-time experience in animal care and treatment.
Qualifying experience may include veterinary technician/helper, kennel attendant, SPCA attendant, zoo attendant, 4-H, farm, or animal training experience.
Minimum age: 18 years.
Licenses & Permits
Valid California Class C or higher Driver License may be required at appointment.
Some positions may require a California Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) license.
Employees must obtain a Veterinary Assistant Controlled Substance Permit through the State Veterinary Medical Board within three months of appointment when required.
Background Requirements
Candidates receiving a conditional offer may be subject to criminal history, fingerprinting, reference, employment, driving history, professional license, and other applicable background checks. All checks are conducted in accordance with applicable federal and California laws and County policies.
Physical Requirements
Must be able to:
Stand and walk for extended periods.
Bend, stoop, squat, and crawl in confined or low areas.
Climb ladders and work at elevated levels.
Lift up to 40 lbs. and occasionally lift up to 80 lbs. with assistance.
Working Conditions
Exposure to infectious, poisonous, aggressive, or threatening animals and chemicals used in euthanasia.
Outdoor work in varying weather conditions.
Exposure to dust, dirt, odors, animal fur, dander, and excrement.
Work weekends, holidays, fluctuating schedules, non-routine hours, and after-hours call-outs as needed.
Work at various County locations.
Wear a department-approved uniform.
Probationary Period
Six months.
Employee Benefits
County employees may be eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, including:
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Life and critical illness insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Retiree Health Savings Plan
Deferred compensation
Workers’ compensation coverage
Defined-benefit retirement through the Sacramento County Employees’ Retirement System (SCERS)
Tuition reimbursement for eligible employees
Wellness incentive program
Leave Benefits
Vacation generally begins at 10 days annually and may increase to 25 days based on service.
14.5 paid holidays annually.
Sick leave equivalent to approximately 15 days annually, with unlimited accumulation.
Dependent care and medical reimbursement accounts may be available through pre-tax payroll contributions.
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Experience
0-2 years
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Permanent
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$51.9K - $63.1K per year
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Company
County of Sacramento
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Growing team
Location
Sacramento, California, United States
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Animal Care Attendant
Sacramento, California, United States • Full Time