Animal Care Attendant

City of Santa Monica
Santa Monica, California United States  View Map
Posted: Apr 01, 2025
  • Salary: $54,932.80 - $67,828.80 Annually USD
  • Full Time
  • Animal Control or Services
  • Job Description

    Job Summary

    Are you an animal lover with a passion for providing care and compassion to animals in need?

    If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as an Animal Care Attendant!

    As an Animal Care Attendant, you’ll play a vital role in feeding, medicating, and caring for animals at our shelter. You’ll ensure the cleanliness of kennels and shelter grounds, assist the public in finding their perfect pet, and support the overall well-being of animals in our care. Your work will make a real difference in the lives of animals and the community.

    Join us in providing a safe and loving environment for animals. Apply now to become an Animal Care Attendant with the City of Santa Monica!

    Job Summary: Feeds and cares for all animals at the shelter. Medicates sick or injured animals and when necessary euthanizes animals. Cleans shelter and grounds.

    NOTE : The eligibility list that results from this recruitment process will be used to fill both full-time and as-needed vacancies. Currently there is one (1) full-time (with benefits) vacancy within the Animal Control Unit of the Santa Monica Police Department.

    Representative Duties

    Cleans animal kennels, cages and pens.

    Shows animals to the public and responds to public inquiries.

    Euthanizes and disposes of animals, when required.

    Diagnoses common animal diseases.

    Feeds, medicates, vaccinates, and cares for animals.

    Maintains grounds and facilities, as assigned.

    Inventories and orders animal shelter items and food supplies.

    Performs minor clerical tasks, as required.

    Follows all applicable safety rules and regulations.

    Performs other related duties, as required.

    Requirements

    Knowledge, Abilities and Skills:

    Knowledge of:
    Care, feeding, and handling of animals.
    Safe operation of cleaning equipment.
    Safe operation of animal traps, cages, and safety equipment.
    Safe handling and operation of needles, syringes, drugs, and biohazard waste.
    Effective customer service techniques.

    Ability to:
    Learn about animal diseases, including treatment and vaccination.
    Administer proper medication and vaccinations.
    Properly use chemicals.
    Euthanize animals.
    Handle animals of all sizes and temperaments.
    Operate power cleaning equipment, such as pressure washers and steam cleaners.
    Follow oral and written instructions.
    Communicate effectively.
    Provide effective customer service.
    Establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with City employees, shelter volunteers, and the general public.

    Skill in:
    Reading, writing, and communicating at an appropriate level.
    Basic math.
    Dealing effectively with co-workers, volunteers and the general public.

    Education, Training and Experience:

    Graduation from high school or the equivalent. Six months of recent, paid work or volunteer experience in the care, feeding and/or handling of animals and dealing with the public.

    Licenses and Certificates:

    Possession of a valid Class C driver license.

    Supplemental Information

    HOW TO APPLY : All applicants must submit an online City application and required supplemental questions to be considered for this position. Please note, applications may be rejected if incomplete. Resumes, CVs and cover letters are not reviewed as part of the application screening process and should not be submitted.

    NOTE: Only permanent employees are eligible for a transfer. Employees submitting transfer applications must notify the recruitment analyst via email upon submission of their application.

    SELECTION PROCESS : All applicants must submit clear, concise and complete information regarding their qualifications for the position. All applicants will be reviewed and only those candidates determined to be most qualified o n the basis of experience and education, as submitted, will be invited to participate further in the selection process. Testing will consist of the following:

    • Written Examination: 100%
    NOTE: THE WRITTEN EXAMINATION IS TENTATIVELY SCHEDULED FOR MAY 20, 2025.

    BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONS : Candidates who have successfully completed all prior phases of the selection process will be subject to a thorough background investigation.

    NOTE: If three or more qualified City employees apply and pass the examination, a promotional list will be established in addition to an open-competitive list. If fewer than three qualified City employees pass the examination, the appointing authority in accordance with the City's civil service rules and regulations, can decline to use a promotional list, in which case a promotional list will not be established for this position.

    Diversity and Inclusion Statement

    The City of Santa Monica is a progressive, inclusive and culturally-rich community. As leaders in public service, we strive to be an employer of choice by attracting and retaining a workforce where people of diverse races, religions, cultures and lifestyles thrive. Our goal is to create a welcoming and inclusive environment where our employees are empowered to perform at their highest level and where their differences make a positive impact.

    The City is an equal opportunity employer and strives to build balanced teams from all walks of life without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state and/or local law. We aim to create a workplace that celebrates and embraces and diversity of our employees. Join us!

    Special assistance with the application and examination process is available, upon request, for person with disabilities. Call (310) 45-8246, TDD (310) 458-8696 (Hearing Impaired Only).

    Please note the request for reasonable accommodations must be made to Human Resources at least three work days prior to the examination.

    The City's liberal fringe benefits for full-time employment include sick leave, holiday and vacation pay, the Public Employees Retirement System, medical, dental and vision insurance, credit union, deferred compensation, tuition reimbursement, Dependent Care Assistance Plan and priority enrollment consideration at Hill & Dale Family Learning Center, Marine Park Child Development Center, and Santa Monica Early Childhood Lab School.

    Closing Date/Time: 4/17/2025 5:30 PM Pacific
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  • ABOUT THE COMPANY

    • City of Santa Monica
    • City of Santa Monica

    Santa Monica is a beachside city of 8.3 square miles on the westside of Los Angeles County. Offering an environment of unparalleled natural beauty, the city is home to a mix of residential communities, commercial districts, and recreational venues. Recently named by National Geographic as one of the Top "10 Beach Cities in the World" and by TIME as one of the "Best Places to Live", Santa Monica features three miles of Pacific beaches and the Santa Monica Pier. Santa Monica’s residential population is approximately 93,000, increasing to an estimated 250,000 during the day with tourists, shoppers, and employees. Tourism attracts over 8 million visitors annually.

    The City of Santa Monica was incorporated on November 30, 1886 and subsequently adopted a City Charter in 1945. In 1947, a City Council-City Manager form of government was established. The City Council consists of seven members elected by the community at large to four year terms.

    The City of Santa Monica is a full-service city. City departments provide police, fire, a regional transportation network, water, refuse and recycling, streets, parking, planning, building, engineering, free public wifi, a high speed fiber optic network, parks, affordable housing, economic development, library, rent control, recreational, cultural, and educational services to the community.

    The City-operated Big Blue Bus regional bus service provides over 16.5 million rides for customers each year, all powered by renewable natural gas. Breeze Bike Share was Southern California's first bike share system with 500 bikes at 85 locations. In 2016, the Metro Expo Line opened connecting Santa Monica to Downtown Los Angeles in under an hour.

    The City of Santa Monica is a national leader in environmental, economic and social sustainability. The City is working toward aggressive climate action goals including: water self-sufficiency by 2020, zero waste by 2030, and carbon neutrality by 2050.

    The highly-rated Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District serves both Santa Monica and Malibu residents. Santa Monica College (SMC), one of the state's top two-year community colleges, serves over 30,000 full-time and part-time students on several campuses and offers more than 90 fields of study. Santa Monica's strong education institutions are complemented by the 5-star rated Santa Monica Public Library system.

    Public safety is a top priority in the City of Santa Monica. Santa Monica Fire Department continues to maintain a Class 1 ISO rating, the highest possible rating.

    Santa Monica has a strong and diverse economy. Known as “Silicon Beach,” local businesses are at the leading edge of the nation’s creative economy and startup scene.

    Sana Monica is also home to three renowned and respected health facilities, Providence Saint John’s Health Center, Santa Monica-UCLA Medical Center and Kaiser Permanente.

    Connect with the City of Santa Monica by visiting www.santamonica.gov, follow @santamonicacity on Twitter, or sign up for the City's newsletter and emergency alerts at www.smgov.net/newsletter.

     

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