Senior Animal Care Technician

The County of Riverside's Animal Services Department has an opportunity for a Senior Animal Care Technician who will be assigned to the Shelter Care Division in San Jacinto.

The Senior Animal Care Technician is responsible for the daily feeding, cleaning, and disinfection of kennels and pens, as well as transporting animals throughout the shelter.

This role performs a wide range of duties, including processing animal intakes, assisting with the diversion of stray animals, unloading and impounding animals received from Animal Control Officers and the public, and releasing animals to the public for redemption or adoption.

The Senior Animal Care Technician is also responsible for maintaining detailed, well-written records, including notes, logs, and inventories of animals, food supplies, and equipment.

This position is physically demanding due to the size and logistics of the shelter and requires regular lifting of food and animals.

The Senior Animal Care Technician will be trained in and required to perform humane euthanasia, dispose of deceased animals, and handle animals with skin conditions and wounds.

Competitive candidates will possess experience with Chameleon (a Shelter Case Management System) and a background in handling animals in a shelter or similar environment.

Additionally, strong supervisory leadership, customer service skills, effective verbal and written communication abilities, and a demonstrated commitment to public service are highly desired.

This position follows a rotating schedule, with standard shifts from 7:30 a.m.

to 4:30 p.m., and some shifts extending to 7:00 p.m.

Weekend and overtime availability are required.

Meet the Team!

The Riverside County Department of Animal Services has a vision for promoting an environment of responsible pet ownership through progressive animal welfare initiatives, community outreach, and humane education in a culture of compassion, creativity, and integrity.

The Department of Animal Services believes the character of their organization is best reflected in the strong dedication of each one of their employees who strive to meet the highest standards of performance and compassion on behalf of the animals and people that they serve.

The Department of Animal Services operates four shelters located in Blythe, Jurupa Valley, San Jacinto and Thousand Palms.• Assist the Animal Services Supervisor in creating work schedules; participate in leading the animal care staff briefings each morning; create, plan and conduct on-going training for animal care staff.

• Provide guidance and direction for animal care staff in routine work and oversee Work Release staff, as needed.

• Clean and disinfect animal shelters, equipment and work areas; feed and water animals; unload and impound incoming animals received from Animal Control and Licensing Officers and the public.

• Release animals to public for redemption or adoption; maintain simple records (e.g., logs and inventories of animals, food, ...