EH Animal Care Technician

This recruitment will establish an employment list to fill current and any future vacancies within the Health & Human Services Agency. The anticipated life of the employment list is six months. If interested in employment for this position for current or future vacancies, please submit an online application for consideration. Current vacancy is with the Health & Human Services Agency located in Visalia.

Applications will be reviewed by Tulare County Human Resources & Development. As extra help positions become available, County departments with the job openings select the most qualified and appropriate applicant for the position available. The number of hours and duration of employment varies by each assignment. Extra help employees may work in a variety of County departments in locations throughout the geographic county area. Extra help employees may not work more than 1,559 hours in any fiscal year from July to June. An extra help employee who mistakenly works in excess of 1,559 hours in a fiscal year does not become a probationary or regular employee. Applications will be active for six months. If you are hired for extra help and you complete a work assignment and then if you wish to be employed again, you must resubmit an Extra Help application online.

There are no benefits associated with extra help positions.

Typical Duties

Feed and provide water to animals at the shelter; bathe and groom animals; move animals from kennels and cages, clean kennels and cages; assist with and administer vaccines and medications; assist with animal euthanasia; provide information to and assist the public and employees by telephone, computer, radio, and in person; receive telephone calls from the general public and other agencies and route requests and complaints to the appropriate personnel or office; provide information to the public regarding laws, regulations and department policies; respond to and provide information for interested parties regarding pets and the adoption process; photograph animals and maintain information on websites for pet adoption; prepare various forms, routine correspondence and run reports; process mail, file, maintain records and logs, type, and duplicate and distribute various material; inventory, order and stock supplies; assist with medical and non-medical duties within the County’s spay and neuter clinic including laundry, surgical pack preparation, surgical patient care, cleaning and disinfecting, or other duties as necessary; work with veterinarians to schedule spay and neutering appointments, including transportation.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12 th ) grade or enrollment in a C-SET or other qualifying employment program.

Experience: None

Note: Having and/or caring for personal or family pets will not substitute for the required experience.

Knowledge of: Basic animal care and handling techniques; basic animal breeds and characteristics; safe work practices related to the handling and care of animals and facilities maintenance; general principles and methods of communication equipment and operations; principles and processes for providing customer service; basic mathematics; correct use of the English language including spelling, grammar, and punctuation; alphabetical and numerical filing system and procedures.

Skill/Ability to: Work and communicate effectively with people of various education and socioeconomic backgrounds by respecting beliefs, interpersonal styles and behaviors of both clients and co-workers; operate contemporary office equipment inclusive of computer, keyboard, and all applicable electronic equipment; learn, apply and follow appropriate rules, policies, procedures, and ordinances including those related to the licensing, adoption, quarantine, impounding, care and treatment of animals; input data and utilize a computer-aided dispatch system; organize work, determine priorities, exercise sound judgment, and complete multiple tasks with deadlines under stressful conditions; follow safe work practices and use protective equipment as directed and trained; understand and follow oral and written instructions; provide prompt, courteous, and responsive customer service to the public; communicate clearly and concisely in person, over the telephone, and in writing; write clearly to convey ideas in memos and correspondence using correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation; effectively utilize office equipment including computer systems and applications; count and balance money and deposits; file and maintain accurate records; receive, interpret, and prioritize calls from the public and law enforcement officials; plan and complete assignments independently; communicate with Animal Control Officers in the field by phone or two-way radio; properly administer and inject vaccines and medicine; properly handle domestic, as well as wildlife animals, safely and efficiently; provide appropriate maintenance care to impounded animals; maintain productive relationships with the public and co-workers; exhibit humane and sympathetic treatment of animals; respond to requests and inquiries from the general public; safely operate a motor vehicle; work in a loud environment while exposed to animals, animal fluids, waste and smells, and pharmaceuticals; retain and recall information; lift and carry animals that cannot or will not walk; correctly perform euthanasia of animals; work a flexible schedule including evening and weekend hours.

License or Certificate: Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid California driver's license.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT : Must be immunized against rabies within three (3) months of start date and maintain immunity for the duration of employment.

DESIRABLE EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS

Experience: One (1) year of paid or volunteer experience working with animals such as at a pet store or animal shelter.



Closing Date/Time: 5/16/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

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• County of Tulare - HR&D

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