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  • Animal Care Attendant - Weekend Availability*

    San Bernardino, California United States SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY, CA Full Time $42,972.80 - $59,196.80 Annually May 09, 2026
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    SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY, CA

    San Bernardino County is located in the heart of Southern California, home to over 2 million residents, encompassing 20,160 square miles from the Nevada State line and the Colorado River to the LA County line. This gives San Bernardino County a diverse climate and geography, from mountains as high as 11,502 feet, to the desert as low as 181 feet, and beautiful valleys in between. Pristine lakes and rivers, snow-capped mountain resorts, flowering deserts, and many other family-oriented recreational attractions take advantage of the natural assets of the area, most within an hour's drive. Families enjoy affordable housing, excellent schools, colleges and universities, and easy access to airports, hospitals, libraries, and parks. The County provides a safe, clean and healthy environment for residents. A variety of shopping and business opportunities abound, in this, the largest County in the contiguous United States.

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    Job Description

    The Job

    The Department of Public Health (DPH), Animal Care Division, is seeking compassionate and dedicated Animal Care Attendants* to join our Animal Care Team in providing essential care for animals in need. This role involves routine manual labor in both shelter and field environments. Attendants may be assigned to a variety of tasks, such as providing enrichment to animals, assisting with transportation and supporting the veterinary team. This is a hands-on role ideal for individuals who are passionate about animal welfare and comfortable working in a physically active environment. Applicants must be available to work weekends. Shift schedule may be 4-10 hour shifts as follows: 8:00am - 6:30pm Sunday - Wednesday OR 8:00am - 6:30pm Wednesday - Saturday.

    Key responsibilities include but not limited to:
    • Cleaning and disinfecting kennels, cat cages, livestock corrals, equipment, and work areas
    • Feeding and watering animals
    • Administering medications as needed and monitoring animal behavior and health
    • Assisting Animal Control Officers with animal impounds
    • Supervising multi-animal playgroups and providing treats
    • Walking, playing with, and bathing dogs and cats
    • Transporting animals to veterinary clinics for spay/neuter procedures
    • Maintaining forms, logs, and shelter database records
    • Answering basic questions from the public and assisting with animal adoptions procedures
    • Performing general maintenance and upkeep around the shelter
    • Assisting with orienting new volunteers on procedures and policies
    • Assisting the medical team in public service events
    • Supporting media team with animal handling and may appear in official County social media content
    • Providing reception and administrative coverage as needed

    Field-related duties may include:
    • Delivering and retrieving animal traps and related paperwork
    • Picking up deceased animals
    • Transporting livestock as needed
    • Administering vaccinations to stray animals


    *Official Title: Kennel Attendant
    For more detailed information, refer to the Kennel Attendant job description.

    EXCELLENT BENEFITS

    To review job- specific benefits, refer to:

    Summary of Benefits
    Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)

    CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

    • Animal Euthanasia: Please be aware, shelters currently participate in humane euthanasia of sick, injured, or unadopted impounded animals. Incumbents will be required to be certified on humane euthanasia upon hire.
    • Physical: Requires frequent standing and walking; frequent stooping and bending; and the ability to lift and restrain small to very large animals, both domestic and wild, which may weigh up to 100 pounds. Additionally, these positions require work in inclement weather.
    • Travel & Driver License: A valid California Class C Driver License is required to carry out the essential job-related functions of this position. Mileage reimbursement and proof of automobile liability insurance must be maintained.
    • Work Schedule: Must be available to work weekends. Shift schedule may be 4-10 hour shifts as follows: 8:00am - 6:30pm Sunday - Wednesday OR 8:00am - 6:30pm Wednesday - Saturday.
    • Pre-Employment Process: Prior to appointment, applicants must pass a background investigation which includes verification of employment history and education, fingerprinting, physical exam, and drug screening.
    • Visa Sponsorship: San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require Visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future. Candidates must be able to present their legal right to work in the United States at the time of employment.


    Minimum Requirements

    Education Requirement: High School Diploma, G.E.D. or equivalent.

    AND

    Experience Requirement:
    • Six (6) months of full-time experience in general public contact or customer service;

    -OR-
    • Three (3) months of full-time equivalent experience in animal care and handling within an animal control or regulatory agency, veterinary clinic, animal care facility, or animal hospital. Volunteer experience is considered qualifying.


    Desired Qualifications

    General experience in any field, willingness to learn, customer service skills, office etiquette and positive attitude are highly desirable. Experience in animal behavior, cat/dog training or working with animals in a shelter or other animal care environments is preferred.

    Selection Process

    Application Procedure :
    Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire for consideration before the posted deadline. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaires.

    There will be an online assessment of knowledge and skills in the following areas:

    • Basic Animal Care
    • Public Contact


    Details of the online assessment process will be emailed once the recruitment has closed. All communications regarding the remainder of the selection process will be via email . Please be sure the email provided on this application is always current; it is your responsibility to update your personal information. Update your Spam, Junk, Bulk and Firewall settings as needed to ensure that you receive all information pertaining to this recruitment.

    IMPORTANT: The ability to take pre-employment tests online is a privilege. Be aware that applicants may be required to take parallel versions of these tests in a proctored setting in order to confirm their identities as the original test takers.

    To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note: if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application.

    If you need technical assistance, follow this link to review the Government Jobs online application guide or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by your internet connection, computer, or browser when submitting an application.

    Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) / Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA):
    San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with DisabilitiesAct (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for allemployees and applicants.

    ADA Accommodation:
    If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, please submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form (Download PDF) within one week of the recruitmentfiling deadline.

    Veterans' Preference:
    Eligible veterans, their spouses, or widows/widowers who are not current County employees mayreceive additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request thesepoints, please refer to the Veterans' Preference Information (Download PDF) .

    For more important details, review the Applicant Information and County Employment Process .

    Technical & Inspection Unit

    San Bernardino County offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of other voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.

    Please review the appropriate Summary of Benefits * for more information

    Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County’s Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Employee Benefits website for more detailed information.

    *Retirement benefits subject to change.

    Closing Date/Time: 5/22/2026 5:00 PM Pacific
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