Supervising Animal Care Attendant-25570209 bei County of San Diego, CA
County of San Diego, CA · Carlsbad, Vereinigte Staaten Von Amerika · Onsite
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About the Department
The Department of Animal Services is now accepting applications for the position of
Supervising Animal Care Attendant.
To be a part of this superior team, apply now!
Future Salary Increases:
** June 2026 – 5.3% increase to base pay (3.5% Across-the-Board + 1.8% Market Adjustment)
** June 2027 – 4.8% increase to base pay (3% Across-the-Board + 1.8% Market Adjustment)
Interviews will be held the week of October 20, 2025. Job offers will be made the following week.
The Supervising Animal Care Attendant is a first-line supervisor responsible for dealing with complex/sensitive technical and personnel issues and is the highest class in the Animal Care Attendant series. They provide supervision and training to Animal Care Attendants; manage the day-to-day operations of kennels, catteries, and other animal holding facilities, and network with multiple rescue groups to transfer animals into their respective adoption programs. They inform the public of the laws, rules and regulations regarding animals, information regarding best practices for general animal care, and the various services provided by the department. They resolve the more complex animal sheltering issues that may arise.
The candidate in this position would provide supervision and training to Animal Care Attendants in performing animal shelter cleaning and sanitizing protocols, recognizing common animal diseases and injuries, the Department's database management system, animal receipt, custody, care, inventory and euthanasia.
Animal Services has two shelters located in Bonita and Carlsbad and provides animal sheltering and adoption services for the unincorporated areas of San Diego County.
The County of San Diego desires a candidate that communicates effectively, leverages resources, has a sincere affinity to animals and is supportive of change. Our environment is built on team building and effectiveness, leadership, and demonstration of ethical behavior. The ideal candidate is someone that considers animal welfare a top priority and treats all animals with compassion and respect at all times. They must be courteous, work well with coworkers, volunteers, the public, and rescue groups towards the goal of placing homeless animals into new, permanent homes.
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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- One (1) year of experience as an Animal Care Attendant with the County of San Diego's Department of Animal Services; OR,
- Eighteen (18) months of experience in animal care working for an animal control agency, Humane Society agency; OR,
- Possession of a valid license as a Registered Veterinary Technician in California, AND, six (6) months of experience in animal care working for an animal sheltering or animal control agency, OR,
- Possession of a valid license as a Registered Veterinary Technician in California, AND, twelve (12) months of experience in animal care working for a veterinary hospital.
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 History and/or supplemental questionnaire.
INTERVIEWS AND HIRING PROCESS
Job offers for selected candidates will be made shortly after the interviews. Candidates should be prepared to immediately complete background paperwork, upon receipt of a job offer.
The timeline for this recruitment is outlined below. Please note that dates are approximate and are dependent upon the successful completion of each step of the process.
- Job Offer and Background Process begins: Shortly after the interviews.
- Pre-employment Medical Screening: Approximately 3 days following successful background investigation results.
- Anticipated Start Date: Start date will be based upon successful completion of background or other mutually agreed upon date.
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.
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