Kennel Attendant

Under supervision maintains sanitary conditions of the animal shelter provides care for animals and assists Animal Services Officers. May provide direction to temporary staff or volunteers.

Examples of duties may include but are not limited to the following:

• Cleans and maintains animal kennels and surrounding areas including floors and hallways;
• Maintains inventory and notifies supervisor of any supplies that are required;
• Assists Animal Health Technician Veterinarian and Animals Control Officers with vaccinations of animals and kennel placement;
• Feeds waters and provides enrichment to animals;
• Inspects animals for sign of sickness and disease;
• Maintains effective and positive relations with the public and other agencies;
• Provides direction to volunteers or temporary staff; and

• Performs related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Experience:

• A minimum of six months of work experience involving animal care custodial duties or customer service.
• Experience working directly with animals is preferred.

Education:

• Equivalent to a high school diploma.

Licensesand Certificates:

• Possession of or ability to obtain a Euthanasia Certificate within 9 months of hire date.

Special Requirements:

Essential functions and duties require the following physical abilities and work environment:

• Ability to sit stand walk kneel crouch stoop squat crawl twist climb and lift 50 lbs.;
• Exposure to heat noise outdoors odors vibration confining work space and chemicals; Constant exposure to animals.
• Ability to travel to different sites and locations.

IMPORTANT APPLICATION INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS

Candidates must clearly demonstrate through their application material that they meet the minimum qualifications of the position. All properly completed applications will be reviewed and the most appropriately qualified individuals will be invited to continue in the selection process. Examinations for the positions may consist of any combination of written performance and oral exams to evaluate the applicants skills training and experience for the position.

The employment application must be completed and submitted online. Applicants must list current and past work experience. Do not indicate See Resume.

Proof of education such as but not limited to university/college transcripts and degrees must be submitted online with your application. Applicants are responsible for attaching proof of education certification and/or license to each position for which they apply.

Failure to provide all required documents will result in elimination from the selection process.

Please note the City of Redlands preferred method of communication with applicants is via e-mail. As such please ensure you verify the e-mail address on your application and check your e-mail frequently including your spam and junk folders.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo a reference/background check (to include a conviction record) and pass a post-offer pre-employment medical examination (which may include a drug/alcohol screening depending upon job classification). The City of Redlands utilizes E-Verify and new employees must provide documentation to establish both identity and work authorization.

For questions regarding this recruitment please contact Sophia Diaz at or Julie Maher at