Overview

Position Title:Animal Services Technician

Company:City Of Chico

Location:Chico, CA

Job Description:

Under general supervision, perform varied and routine work with an emphasis on animal care in a shelter operation; Employees in this classification may act in a lead capacity to perform a combination of kennel and animal care work; work with volunteers and rescue groups, data entry, assist the public with locating lost animals and adoptions; performing euthanasia; emphasis on kennel cleaning and sanitation; animal care including assisting with medical care, handling livestock and clearing corrals; perform related work as required. 

Responsibilities:

  • Typical duties may vary from routine animal care to more complex duties of a similar nature.
  • Assist with the planning, scheduling, assigning and monitoring of daily activities of shelter staff and volunteers;
  • Provide training, task supervision and evaluation of assigned staff;
  • Assists with the training of volunteers and work crews;
  • Perform the routine daily duties required for the general operation and maintenance of the animal shelter;
  • Clean and disinfect animal enclosures, cages, equipment, vehicles, vehicle caging and other equipment;
  • Wash laundry;
  • Feed and care for a wide-variety of animals typically dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, birds, and may include reptiles, wildlife and livestock;
  • Perform compassionate and humane euthanasia and disposal of animals according to department protocols;
  • Maintain detailed records and security of federally controlled drugs in compliance with applicable laws;
  • Provide courteous and prompt customer service to members of the public;
  • Provide advice on appropriate choices for animal adoption and proper animal care;
  • Accept relinquished or stray animals and place the animal in appropriate housing;
  • Safely handle and transport animals from the shelter to the veterinary hospital or another shelter, as needed;

Requirements:

  • Basic record keeping principles; basic practices and techniques for impounding and caring for a variety of animals; animal anatomy; behavior and first-aid treatment; laws and ordinances relating to animal control.
  • Perform animal care and handling techniques; identify symptoms and behaviors associated with rabies and other common domestic animal diseases;
  • learn to identify common breeds of dogs, cats, livestock, and other exotic animals and reptiles;
  • write clear and accurate reports;
  • deal courteously and effectively with staff and the public, including individuals who may be angry or distraught;
  • understand written and oral instructions;
  • operate radios and telephones; operate modern office equipment including computer equipment and specialized software application programs; successfully complete formal training courses on job-related responsibilities.