Salary: $42,619.20 – $52,457.60 Annually
Location : County of San Diego, CA
Job Type: Regular – Full time
Job Number: 23570010
Department: Animal Services
Division: Animal Services Admin
Opening Date: 10/26/2023
Closing Date: 11/12/2023 11:59 PM Pacific
Job Summary
Recruiting for Multiple Positions!
Join an organization dedicated to upholding values of integrity, compassion, teamwork, innovation and operational excellence. APPLY NOW!
ANIMAL CARE ATTENDANT
Interviews and Job Offers will take place the week of December 4, 2023.
Future Salary Increases
** July 2024 – 3.08% increase to base pay (2.75% Across-the-Board + 0.33% Market Increase)
In addition to the base salary, employees receive:
- $850 annual uniform allowance
- Overtime pay for working County-observed holidays
- 37 paid days off annually
Have you ever thought about being a part of one of the most progressive Animal Shelter systems in the nation? To be a part of this superior team, APPLY NOW!
Animal Care Attendants perform a combination of kennel and animal care work along with a high level of public interaction at an animal shelter facility. Duties include: cleaning kennels, animal care including assisting veterinarians with medical care, handling livestock and cleaning corrals, working with volunteers, rescue groups, data entry, assisting the public with adoptions and performing humane euthanasia. Animal Care Attendants support two County shelter locations: Bonita and Carlsbad.
Desirable applicants will have working knowledge of various animal species; have experience socializing animals; administer medications; restrain animals for general exams, microchipping and vaccinations; observe and report animal behavior, signs of illness, disease or injury; provide exceptional customer service during public interactions and efficiently and accurately manage animal records.
IDEAL CANDIDATE
- Compassionate and respectful; exhibits care and concern for animals and people
- Ability to multi-task and work independently
- Communicates effectively with a variety of individuals
- Exercises appropriate judgment
- Supportive of change
For more information about the Department of Animal Services, our commitment to providing quality care to shelter animals, the many services we provide to the community, and other career growth opportunities, please click here.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education, training, and/or experience that demonstrate possession of the knowledge, skills and abilities listed above. Example of qualifying education/experience:
1. Six (6) months of experience working with domestic animals in a veterinary hospital, humane society, or other animal facility; OR
2. Possession of a valid registration as a Veterinary Technician in California.
Note: Experience with personal pets is not considered qualifying. Volunteer experience on a ranch, farm, or with a humane society performing animal care and kennel work is considered qualifying.
Please CLICK HERE for the complete job description including minimum qualifications, examples of duties, and essential functions.
The Department of Human Resources will remove personally identifiable information from all new recruitments. This practice, called Blind Applicant Screening, will hide a candidate’s personal information that could influence or bias a hiring decision. Personal information includes name, phone number, address, gender, age, and race. This process will help contribute to a fair and equitable selection process leading to a more diverse and inclusive workforce.
The most highly qualified candidates, based on the evaluation results, will be referred for an interview. Be sure to include your experience in meeting the minimum requirements in both the Work Experience section and the Supplemental Questionnaire section of the Application.
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application Work Experience and/or supplemental questionnaire.
CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT
As part of the County of San Diego’s pre-employment process, prospective candidates will undergo a background check (including fingerprinting) and a pre-employment medical screening prior to beginning County employment. Additional types of background investigations may be conducted based on the job-related activities of the position. Current County employees may be excluded from this process.
HIRING PROCESS AND TIMELINE
The timeline for this recruitment is outlined below.
- Job Offer and Background Process begins: Same Day of Interview
- Pre-employment Medical Screening: Approximately 3 days following successful background investigation results.
- Anticipated Start Date: Start date will be based upon successful completion of medical screening or other mutually agreed upon date.
If you are not selected for this interview process, you may have the opportunity to compete for future vacancies.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Animal Care Attendants work predominantly in a kennel environment, at one of two animal shelter facilities with exposure to excessive noise (barking dogs), animal waste and dead animals, dust, chemicals from cleaning agents/disinfectants, sewage and zoonotic diseases.
EVALUATION PROCESS
Qualified candidates will be placed on a four (4) month employment list based on scores received during the evaluation contained on their employment and supplemental applications.
Please ensure all information is complete and accurate as the responses you provide on the supplemental application questionnaire will be reviewed using an automated evaluation system. If you are successful in the initial screening process your application will be reviewed individually to confirm that the information you provided is accurate and qualifying.
Note: Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of a job, on a case-by-case basis.
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01
Do you have six (6) months experience working with domestic animals? Note: Experience with personal pets or clerical experience is not qualifying.
- Yes
- No
02
If you answered “yes” to the question above, indicate where your experience was obtained?
- Veterinary hospital
- Humane Society
- Other animal facility
- Ranch
- Farm
- None of the above
03
If you answered yes to the question above, please be sure your employer, job title, dates of employment, and related duties are listed in the Work Experience section of your application. “See resume” is not an acceptable answer.You can add any additional information below. Please indicate “N/A” if your work experience is not applicable.
04
Do you possess a current California Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) certification? NOTE: For verification purposes, submit a copy of your certificate along with your application.
- Yes
- No
05
If you answered “Yes” to the question above, please provide your RVT number. If you answered “No,” please indicate N/A.
06
Working Condition: As an Animal Care Attendant, you may be required to perform euthanasia to animals that are unhealthy and untreatable. Are you willing to perform these duties? Please note that if you object to this working condition, you will be disqualified from being placed on the eligible list for this recruitment.
- Yes
- No
07
Working Condition: Are you able and willing to work in a kennel environment outdoors and in person in varying temperatures, where you will be exposed to excessive noise (barking dogs); animal waste and/or dead animals; dust, chemicals from cleaning agents/disinfectants; and sewage and zoonotic diseases? Please note that if you object to this working condition, you will be disqualified from being placed on the eligible list for this recruitment.
- Yes
- No
08
Indicate the type of animals you have fed, handled and cared for.
- Canine
- Feline
- Equine
- Livestock
- Reptile
- Avian
- Exotic
- Wildlife
- Other
- None of the above
09
Indicate the environment where your customer service experience was obtained.Check all that apply.
- Veterinary Hospital
- Humane Society/Animal Shelter
- Other Animal Facility
- Retail
- Other
- No formal experience
10
Where did you hear about this job opportunity?
- San Diego County website
- Governmentjobs.com
- Careers in Government
- Veteran Outreach / FFSC
- Southern California American Indian Resource Center (SCAIR)
- Mana de San Diego
- Alliance for African Assistance
- Family, Neighbors, Friends
- County Employee Resources Group
- College/University Career Site
- County Social Media
- Voice and Viewpoint
- Department of Animal Services job flyer
- California Animal Welfare Animals Association (CalAnimals)
- Other
11
If you answered “other” to the question above, please indicate where you first heard about this job opportunity.
Required Question