Compassionate Animal Care Attendant

Sacramento County, CA; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Sacramento County is seeking an Animal Care Attendant to join the team at the Sacramento County Animal Shelter. You will feed and care for animals, maintain clean and safe kennels, and help keep equipment in good working order as part of a dedicated public service team.

Under general supervision, you will learn to handle various animal species, follow safety protocols, and participate in caring for the shelter’s animals and facilities.

Qualifications

• Six months paid or unpaid full-time experience in the care and treatment of animals.

Responsibilities

• Under general supervision, the Animal Care Attendant feeds and cares for animals.
• Maintains safe and sanitary kennel facilities and equipment at the Sacramento County Animal Shelter.

Skills

English language proficiency

Communication

Animal handling safety

Job description

Sacramento County is seeking an Animal Care Attendant to join the team at the Sacramento County Animal Shelter. You will feed and care for animals, maintain clean and safe kennels, and help keep equipment in good working order as part of a dedicated public service team.

Under general supervision, you will learn to handle various animal species, follow safety protocols, and participate in caring for the shelter’s animals and facilities.