Lead Animal Care Attendant

Sacramento SPCA; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

The Sacramento SPCA is seeking an Animal Care Attendant III to lead the Animal Care team in a busy shelter environment. This full-time, non-exempt position requires advanced knowledge of animal welfare, decision-making, and the ability to guide staff and volunteers while ensuring high-quality care for all animals.

Key duties include clinical care, vaccinations coordination, training staff, maintaining safety standards, and collaborating with the Shelter Medical Team.

Qualifications

• Basic animal care knowledge of domestic animals including breeds, behavior, appropriate care and housing.
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Basic computer skills using standard office programs such as Word or similar programs.
• Ability to write reports and correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information in one on one and small group situations to customers, volunteers, and other employees of the organization.
• Valid California Driver’s license with a clean driving record for at least one year before receiving an application.

Responsibilities

• Performs all tasks of Animal Care Attendant I and II with proficiency and accuracy.
• Able to deliver excellent customer service and accurate information to the public, volunteers, and co-workers in a positive, courteous, truthful, and tactful manner.
• Responsible for examining, vaccinating, and administering flea prevention to all internal animals received at the Sacramento SPCA, which includes properly completing necessary paperwork.
• Administers vaccinations, treatments, medicates and completes preliminary physical examinations designated by the Shelter Medical Team.
• Assigned to train new and current staff and volunteers on areas of Animal Care under the direction of the Animal Care Supervisor.
• Performs, or assists with, the euthanasia of animals by established laws and Sacramento SPCA policy; disposes of the euthanized animal by established Sacramento SPCA procedure; maintains daily records and ensure all cabinets containing DEA controlled substances are kept locked and secured at all times.

Skills

Animal care knowledge

Communication skills

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate's degree preferred

Tools

Word processing basics

Job description

The Sacramento SPCA is seeking an Animal Care Attendant III to lead the Animal Care team in a busy shelter environment. This full-time, non-exempt position requires advanced knowledge of animal welfare, decision-making, and the ability to guide staff and volunteers while ensuring high-quality care for all animals.

Key duties include clinical care, vaccinations coordination, training staff, maintaining safety standards, and collaborating with the Shelter Medical Team.