Animal Care Technician — Shelter Care & Enrichment

City of Sacramento; Sacramento (CA); Vor Ort; USD 42.000 - 56.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The City of Sacramento is seeking an Animal Care Technician to assist with intakes and outtakes, feed and care for impounded animals, and document behavior and temperament. The role includes adoption counseling and participation in rescue and transfer activities, as well as cleaning and sanitizing kennels and equipment.

Under supervision, you will provide humane euthanasia as directed, train volunteers, and assist with basic veterinary tasks and record-keeping.

Qualifikationen

• Proven ability to read, write and speak English for job performance.
• Experience caring for animals and handling varied species.
• Knowledge of basic safety around animals and health protocols.

Aufgaben

• Process intakes and outtakes and care for impounded animals.
• Feed, water, clean kennels and sanitize facility areas.
• Evaluate animal behavior and document temperament; participate in enrichment programs.
• Perform humane euthanasia as directed; assist with veterinary tasks under supervision.
• Adoption counseling and volunteer supervision; maintain animal records.

Kenntnisse

Read/write English

Animal handling

Observation of animal behavior

Teamwork with volunteers

Ausbildung

High School Diploma or GED

Associate or Bachelor's in animal-related science preferred

Jobbeschreibung

The City of Sacramento is seeking an Animal Care Technician to assist with intakes and outtakes, feed and care for impounded animals, and document behavior and temperament. The role includes adoption counseling and participation in rescue and transfer activities, as well as cleaning and sanitizing kennels and equipment.

Under supervision, you will provide humane euthanasia as directed, train volunteers, and assist with basic veterinary tasks and record-keeping.