Temp Animal Care Technician for Shelter & Adoptions

County of Riverside; Thousand Palms (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The County of Riverside operates its Animal Services facilities with a focus on humane care and responsible pet ownership. This temporary Animal Care Technician role supports daily shelter operations, feeding and caring for impounded animals, assisting with adoptions and guiding the public on pet care and retention.

Selected candidates will receive training in animal care, customer service, handling and humane euthanasia, and facility maintenance.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, understand and follow oral and written instructions in English.
• Comfort working in an animal shelter environment and performing repetitive cleaning tasks.
• Effective communication with staff, volunteers and the public to educate on pet care and adoption options.

Responsibilities

• Maintain clean, sanitary kennels, equipment and work areas.
• Provide daily feeding, monitoring and care for impounded animals.
• Assist with adoptions and reunifications; counsel the public on pet ownership.

Skills

Animal care

Customer service

Record keeping

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Chameleon Database

Job description

The County of Riverside operates its Animal Services facilities with a focus on humane care and responsible pet ownership. This temporary Animal Care Technician role supports daily shelter operations, feeding and caring for impounded animals, assisting with adoptions and guiding the public on pet care and retention.

Selected candidates will receive training in animal care, customer service, handling and humane euthanasia, and facility maintenance.