Job Description Summary

Department - Pima Animal Care Center

Job Description

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Job Type: Classified

Job Classification: 5864 - Animal Care Technician II

Salary Grade: 3

Pay Range

Hiring Range: $17.36 - $20.40 Per Hour

Full Range: $17.36 - $23.44 Per Hour

Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification.

The first review of applications will be on 05/09/2025.

Pima Animal Care Center (PACC) is looking for dedicated animal lovers to join our clinic team. As a Clinic Technician, you will work directly in our shelter clinic taking care of all the dogs and cats in our facility. You will rotate between our surgery and triage team, learning the skills it takes to assist in a fast-paced environment full of emergency cases.

Our shelter is open seven (7) days a week, and this position requires rotating shifts in the mornings, evenings, and weekends.

Current shifts start as early as 5:00 am and evening shifts can run until 12:00 am.

Essential Functions:

As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, this classification may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class. Work assignments may vary depending on the department’s need and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.

• Checks incoming animals for obvious health problems and injuries;
• Ensures humane treatment of all animals at PACC;
• Ensures the accuracy and completeness of documentation concerning incoming animals;
• Assists in administering medication to sick animals as prescribed and directed by a veterinarian;
• Cleans and sanitizes cages, kennels, floors, walls, windows, equipment, and treatment areas to maintain the sanitary conditions of the PACC;
• Assists in performing euthanasia of animals, including following safety protocols for use and maintenance of DEA Schedule II drugs;
• Reviews and organize documents, creates new records and inputs and retrieves information using automated systems;
• Prepares and updates files, logs, status records, and other documentation to reflect the current status of a process and performs required purges;
• Assists in maintaining accountability of scheduled drugs;
• Administers necessary treatment in accordance with directions received from veterinarian;
• Administers medications to sick animals as prescribed and directed by a veterinarian;
• Performs animal triage and treatment;
• Performs daily health checks on impounded animals;
• Documents pertinent animal health data;
• Prepares and processes euthanized, potentially rabid animals for laboratory analysis;
• Collects and disposes of dead animals according to shelter procedure and health codes.

Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma or General Education Development (G.E.D.) certificate AND six (6) months of experience in a veterinary clinic or position involving handling animals OR completion of a vet technician/vet assistant certification.

(Relevant experience and/or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted.)

OR:

One (1) year of experience working with Pima County as an Animal Care Technician I, Animal Care Response Technician, or closely related position as determined by the department head at the time of recruitment.

Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and “Work Experience" sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see resume" on your application.

Preferred Qualifications: (Be specific in describing your experience in your application. Ensure the descriptions provided illustrate your competencies, specifically addressing the required and preferred qualifications.):

• Experience working, volunteering, or interning in an animal shelter, boarding/training facility, or animal clinic setting.
• Veterinary customer service experience.
• Veterinary assistant or technician certification from an accredited college program.

Selection Procedure:

Pima County Human Resources Department reserves the right to admit to the selection process only those candidates that meet the minimum/desired qualifications. All applications will be assessed based on an evaluation of the listed education and experience. Candidates meeting the minimum/desired qualifications may be further evaluated/scored against any advertised Preferred Qualifications. The hiring authority will interview and select the successful candidates from a referral list provided by Human Resources. Additional assessments/testing may be required as part of the selection process.

Supplemental Information:

Licenses and Certificates: All positions may require a valid Arizona Class D driver license at the time of application or appointment. Failure to obtain/maintain the required licensure shall be grounds for termination.

Special Notice: Within nine months of appointment, employees must receive the full series of pre-exposure rabies immunizations. Medical inability to be immunized or previous immunization must be verified by the County Physician prior to employment. Recommended boosters are required for the duration of employment, unless medically excused or physiologically unable to develop immunity. The County requires pre-employment background checks. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include verification of work history, education, and criminal conviction history. A prior criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify a candidate from employment with the County. This position will require a post-job offer physical and drug screen.

Physical/Sensory Requirements: This position requires the ability to lift, push, and pull up to 100lbs. Additional physical and sensory abilities will be determined by position.

Working Conditions: Working conditions will be determined by position.

EEO Information: Pima County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce and will not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, kinship, political interest, or any other characteristic protected by law.