Shelter Animal Care Technician — Entry-Level Impact

Rc HR; Thousand Palms, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Riverside County Department of Animal Services is seeking a Temporary Animal Care Technician to support facilities in San Jacinto, Thousand Palms, Jurupa Valley and Blythe. The role involves daily animal care, shelter sanitation, and assisting with adoptions under supervision.

Training is provided in animal care, customer service, and humane handling; applicants should be prepared for physically demanding tasks in a shelter setting and to work with a variety of animals.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience not required; willingness to learn is acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Maintain clean, sanitary conditions at shelter and off-site locations.
• Provide daily feeding, monitoring, and general care for impounded animals.
• Support adoptions and assist with reunifications of lost pets.
• Educate the public on responsible pet ownership and animal retention.
• Perform routine maintenance of shelter facilities, grounds, and equipment.

Skills

Animal care

Customer service

Communication

English literacy

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Chameleon Database

Forklift operation

Job description

Riverside County Department of Animal Services is seeking a Temporary Animal Care Technician to support facilities in San Jacinto, Thousand Palms, Jurupa Valley and Blythe. The role involves daily animal care, shelter sanitation, and assisting with adoptions under supervision.

Training is provided in animal care, customer service, and humane handling; applicants should be prepared for physically demanding tasks in a shelter setting and to work with a variety of animals.