City of Moreno Valley Jobs – Animal Care Technician Supervisor

Job Description:

The Animal Care Technician Supervisor provides supervision and training to Animal Care Technicians and an Animal Rescue Coordinator, and manages the day-to-day operations of kennels, catteries, and other animal holding facilities at the animal shelter.

Job Responsibilities:

1. Provides day-to-day supervision of Animal Care Technician staff and an Animal Rescue Coordinator, including assigning work, and work scheduling.
2. Ensures that kennel functions are adequately staffed and management instructions and priorities are adhered to.
3. Orders supplies and food for the kennel.
4. Utilizes safe and humane animal handling techniques; as needed receives and moves animals from one shelter area to another.
5. Effectively cleans and disinfects animal enclosures.
6. Feeds, medicates and cares for a wide variety of animals that typically include dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, birds, etc.
7. Ensures the established standards, policies and procedures are strictly adhered to in containment of the animal population.
8. Updates computer files promptly and regularly to reflect the current status of animals under the care and control of the shelter.
9. Assists the public and non-profit rescue organizations in selecting appropriate animals for rescue and adoption.
10. Releases impounded animals to owners.
11. Conducts basic medical evaluations and animal behavior assessments.
12. Identifies, segregates, and isolates dangerous and/or ill animals.
13. Makes minor repairs to shelter facilities as necessary.
14. Checks impounded animals for microchips identification tag to locate owner.
15. Hoses down and cleans cages, equipment, closures, walkways, and work areas.
16. Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

1. Methods and techniques of supervision and training.
2. Shelter cleaning and sanitation methods and techniques.
3. Animal care, feeding, medication and handling methods and techniques.
4. Breed identification of domestic animals.
5. Techniques for handling unruly and/or vicious animals.
6. Basic state, county and local laws, ordinances and regulations applicable to the control, care and protection of animals.
7. Animal behavior patterns and proper animal handling.
8. Handling of infectious and contagious diseases of animals and their symptoms.
9. Safe operation of cleaning equipment and chemicals used in the cleaning process.
10. Common breeds.
11. Techniques and procedures used in the humane disposition of animals.
12. Microchip implantation and scanning techniques.
13. Computerized record keeping and filing methods used in an animal shelter.
14. Medical examinations, medication usage and animal assessments

Job Details:

Company: City of Moreno Valley

Vacancy Type:  Full Time

Job Location: Los Angeles, CA, US

Application Deadline: N/A

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