Animal Care Technician

Pima County Government; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Pima County Government seeks an Animal Care Technician to join their intake team. This full-time role involves providing care for animals, ensuring health and safety in the facility, and delivering excellent customer service to the public. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and strong animal handling skills, contributing to animal welfare and adoption processes.

Qualifications

• Experience or education in animal care or similar fields is a plus.
• Ability to handle animals safely in various conditions.
• Strong customer service skills to engage with the community.

Responsibilities

• Provide humane care and monitoring for animals including health checks.
• Assist with animal intakes, assessments, and vaccinations as required.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety in animal facilities.

Skills

Customer Service

Animal Handling

Behavior Monitoring

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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**Job Type: Classified**

**Job Classification: 5931 - Animal Care Technician I**

**Salary Grade: 1**

**Pay Range**

**Hiring Range: \$15.75 - \$18.51 Per Hour**

**Pay Range: \$15.75 - \$21.26 Per Hour**

Range Explanation

• Hiring Range is an estimate of where you can receive an offer. The
  
  

actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors,

Including Your Skills, Qualifications, Experience, Education,

licenses, training, and internal equity.

• Pay Range is the entire compensation range for the position.
  
  

***The first review of applications will be on06/20/2025.***

Pima Animal Care Center (PACC) is looking to add an Intake Technician to

its Admissions Team. This position combines excellent customer service

and animal handing. The day-to-day functions include working with the

community when they bring stray animals or owners surrender into the

shelter. You will also process all dogs and cats with varying behaviors

by providing vaccines, microchips, and assessments to determine their

needs in the shelter. In addition, you will also provide daily care,

feedings, and maintenance of animals at PACC, ensuring their health and

well-being. Additional duties include performing cleanings and

sanitizing of animal enclosures, monitoring animal behavior, and

assisting with basic medical care under the supervision of senior staff.

As well as contributing to a safe and healthy environment, supporting

the facilitys mission of animal welfare.

• Essential Functions**:
  
  

As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, this

classification may include any of the following tasks, knowledge,

skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is

not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by

incumbents of this class. Work assignments may vary depending on the

departments need and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent

by the supervisor.

• Provides humane care and safe handling for a variety of animals,
  
  

including dogs, cats, and small pets, while monitoring behavior and

health;

• Works outdoors in all weather conditions and safely handles live
  
  

animals, including those that may be injured, frightened, or

offensive, using appropriate techniques to minimize risks to self

and others;

• Demonstrates excellent customer service to the public and volunteers
  
  

by answering questions, addressing concerns, and guiding decisions

regarding intakes, outcomes, redemptions and animal care in

adherence to PACC policies;

• Handles animals for behavioral assessments and playgroups,
  
  

identifying placement or behavior concerns, and participates in

decisions regarding outcomes, including euthanasia;

• Accurately organizes and documents information on animal behavior,
  
  

history, medical records and outcomes, utilizing shelter software

and other systems for recordkeeping, communication, and scheduling;

• Administers vaccinations and medications under veterinary guidance,
  
  

assesses animals for signs of illness or injury and documents and

communicates health concerns;

• Facilitates adoption and foster processes by assisting with
  
  

enrichment, behavioral evaluations, animal meet and greets,

matchmaking and note reviews;

• Supports intake and admissions by providing correct intake pathways,
  
  

checking animals for health concerns, identifying ages/breeds and

finding kennel placements;

• Maintains a clean and sanitary facility, including kennels,
  
  

workspaces, public lobbies, and treatment spaces;

• Frequently lifts and carries heavy objects, bends, stoops, reaches,
  
  

and performs other physical tasks as required;

• S afeguards and accounts for scheduled drugs and funds received for
  
  

PACC services;

• Operates County-owned vehicles to transport animals and supplies.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or General Education Development (G.E.D.)
  
  

certificate.**

**(Relevant experience and/or education from an accredited col**

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Wellness and Fitness Services

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