The County of Sonoma's Animal Services Division is looking to hire a full-time Animal Care Assistant who is passionate about animal welfare!
Starting salary up to $26.55/hour ($55,413/year) and a competitive total compensation package!
About the Position
Animal Care Assistants play an important role in the Animal Services Division. Animal Care Assistants are responsible for the daily care and husbandry of all animals housed within the County of Sonoma animal shelter. In this position, you will:
Ensure the hygiene, feeding, and hydrating of the animals
Assist with the intake of animals to the animal shelter
Work with volunteers
Provide the animals with animal enrichment
Stock and inventory all necessary animal care items
Work in teams to clean the kennels using set protocols
As the ideal candidate to join this team, you will possess a strong work ethic with a passion for the welfare of animals. In addition, you will possess:
Some experience in animal care in an animal shelter, boarding facility, veterinary clinic, or similar area
The ability to learn about common diseases in a shelter environment and signs of these diseases
Excellent communication skills to work effectively with volunteers, staff, etc.
Knowledge of correct cleaning and lifting techniques
A sense of pride in your work
The ability to shift gears quickly and effectively
Creativity and flexibility in the face of fast-paced situations
The ability to learn to work in a database and Microsoft Office
Please note: Animal Care Assistants work from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m Uniforms and safety boots/shoes are required and provided. Animal Care Assistants will be required to work weekends and holidays but not evenings under normal circumstances. Much of the work takes place in an open-air kennel environment which can be hot or cold depending on the time of year.
Salary is negotiable within the established range and benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice. This recruitment is open continuously and may close at any time without notice. Applications received after the recruitment closes will not be accepted. For more information, including minimum qualifications, & to apply, visit, www.yourpath2sonomacounty.org or call 707-565-2331. The County of Sonoma is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and are committed to having a workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. Apply Now