Animal Services Technician – Department OF Police Department Careers

Overview

Position Title:Animal Services Technician

Company:City Of Chico

Location:Chico, CA, US

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:

• Update computer files when receiving, treating, moving or determining disposition of animals;
• Assists with the training of volunteers and work crews;
• Perform other related duties as required.
• Maintain detailed records and security of federally controlled drugs in compliance with applicable laws;
• Keep accurate records and logs;
• Clean and disinfect animal enclosures, cages, equipment, vehicles, vehicle caging and other equipment;
• Assist with the planning, scheduling, assigning and monitoring of daily activities of shelter staff and volunteers;
• Accept relinquished or stray animals and place the animal in appropriate housing; Wash laundry;
• Typical duties may vary from routine animal care to more complex duties of a similar nature.
• Provide courteous and prompt customer service to members of the public;
• Provide advice on appropriate choices for animal adoption and proper animal care;
• Manage multiple tasks and prioritize work;
• Safely handle and transport animals from the shelter to the veterinary hospital or another shelter, as needed;
• Perform the routine daily duties required for the general operation and maintenance of the animal shelter;
• Assist with vaccinations, intake exams and other medical procedures;
• Perform compassionate and humane euthanasia and disposal of animals according to department protocols;
• Feed and care for a wide-variety of animals typically dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, birds, and may include reptiles, wildlife and livestock;
• Handle animals humanely and effectively under stressful situations;
• Perform a brief assessment of animal health and temperament on arrival;
• Assist in responding to disaster situations; may perform animal behavior and kennel enrichment programs;
• Provide special care of animals requiring medication, treatment, and/or special needs;
• Observe and monitor animal shelter population and report behavior irregularities and/or disease symptoms;
• Provide training, task supervision and evaluation of assigned staff;

Requirements:

• Takes lost and found reports over the phone and in person;
• Provides advice on appropriate choices for animal adoption and proper animal care;
• Assists compassionate and humane euthanasia and disposal of animals according to department protocols;
• Sells dog licenses to City residents;
• Bathes animals and performs related animal grooming and care; handles animals humanely and effectively under stressful situations;
• Feeds and cares for a wide-variety of animals, typically dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, birds, and may include reptiles, wildlife and livestock;
• Greets public and answers phones in a courteous and prompt manner;
• Uses social media and email to match lost and found animals and contact possible owners;
• Maintains detailed records and security of federally controlled drugs in compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations;