Animal Care Specialist I/II - Extra-Help Animal Care Specialist I/II - County of Merced
Merced County Animal Control 2150 Shuttle Drive Atwater, CA
About the Job
This recruitment is being established to obtain a current eligible list for both full time and Extra-Help vacancies. Extra-Help are not entitled to county benefits and are limited to a maximum of 25 hours per week. Extra-Help pay is $16.03 - $17.18 per hour.
Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:
Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:
- Receives, unloads, processes and impounds animals from the general public and Animal Service Officers.
- Separate all newly received animals for observation, treatment, and segregation.
- Assess animal's condition.
- Administer vaccination for common diseases.
- Scan for microchip identification device.
- Assign the animal a unique tracking number and collar.
- Accurately fills out appropriate forms.
- Place the animal in the kennel or arranges for it to be examined by a veterinarian if needed.
- May assist Shelter Veterinarian in surgical suite and clean maintain and sterilize surgical instruments and equipment as required.
- Performs general, continuous clean up and maintenance of the assigned service area and grounds by washing with prescribed cleaning material or chemicals utilizing proper safety practices and equipment.
- Operates small trucks and stock trailers used in transporting animals, equipment, and supplies.
- Examines animals to determine age/sex, behavioral characteristics, and overall condition.
- Maintains inventory of food, tools, and other related supplies.
- Conducts informational tours, educational tours for interested groups visiting the facility;
- Conducts animal adoption interviews with potential adopters.
- Administers vaccines and other prescribed medications to animals in our care.
- Implant microchip identification devices.
- Assists the Animal Control Supervisor and/or Animal Care Specialist II in performing humane euthanasia.
- Performs Humane Euthanasia (ACS II).
- May assist Shelter Veterinarian in surgical suite and clean maintain and sterilize surgical instruments and equipment as required.
- May direct and oversee the activities of volunteers, community service, work-in-lieu, welfare-to-work or work experience participants.
Job Type: Full-time
Agency: Sheriff - Operations
Location: Merced County Animal Control 2150 Shuttle Drive Atwater
Source : County of Merced
