Animal Care Technician I

About the role

Pima Animal Care Center is seeking an experienced cat technician to join the Community Cats TNR (Trap Neuter Release) Team. The ideal candidate enjoys working with community cats, providing resources, and performing hands-on work.

Responsibilities

• Ensures stray cats in Pima County get spayed/neutered, vaccinated, and returned to their outdoor homes.
• Uses Pima County's community cat vans to transport cats to and from the shelter.
• Maintains a clean and sanitary facility, including kennels, workspaces, public lobbies, and treatment spaces.
• Administers vaccinations and medications under veterinary guidance, assessing animals for signs of illness or injury and documenting health concerns.
• Facilitates adoption and foster processes by assisting with enrichment, behavioral evaluations, animal meet and greets, matchmaking, and note reviews.
• Supports intake and admissions by providing correct intake pathways, checking animals for health concerns, identifying ages/breeds, and finding kennel placements.
• Lifts and carries heavy objects, bends, stoops, reaches, and performs other physical tasks as required.
• Safeguards and accounts for scheduled drugs and funds received for PACC services.
• Operates County-owned vehicles to transport animals and supplies.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED certificate.
• Minimum one (1) year experience working with community cats for trap, neuter, and release.
• Minimum one (1) year experience working with cats in an animal clinic setting.
• Minimum one (1) year experience working in an animal shelter.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.

Qualifications

• Valid driver license is required at time of application and appointment.
• Must receive the full series of pre-exposure rabies immunizations within nine months of appointment.
• Must pass a post-job offer physical and/or drug screen.
• Must provide proof of immunization(s) or immunization(s) and/or a TB screening.

Skills

Knowledge of animal care, handling, and behavior is essential. Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills are also required.

Benefits

N/A

Pay

$18.79 per hour

Schedule

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