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Animal Care Attendant

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Animal Care Attendant

Woodland, CA · On-site

$37K - $45K/yr

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Animal Control Officer Trainee

City of Rochester, New York

Rochester, NY

$47K/yr

Other

Posted 3 days ago

Job description

Animal Control Officer Trainee

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Animal Control Officer Trainee

Salary

$47,710.00 Annually

Location

Rochester, NY

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

26DM374DRA12

Department

Department of Recreation & Human Services

Bureau

Commissioner' Office

Opening Date

06/02/2026

Closing Date

6/15/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

  • Description

  • Benefits

General Description

This is a trainee position designed to teach incumbents how to perform duties in retrieval, impounding, care of animals, community outreach, and the enforcement of laws and ordinances governing animals in the City of Rochester. Supervision is received from higher- level Animal Services personnel. Related duties are performed as required.

"CITY RESIDENCY IS PREFERRED"

Typical Work Activities

  • Responds to calls for service involving stray, injured or disobedient animals;

  • Seizes dogs and other animals and transports to animal shelter for care and treatment;

  • Assists the public with animal related concerns;

  • Issues citations and warnings to animal owners in violation of laws and ordinances;

  • Investigates complaints of animal related incidents and activity;

  • Refers suspected animal cruelty situations to appropriate personnel;

  • Shares information with pet owners to support the appropriate care and maintenance of their pets;

  • Patrols city neighborhoods to enforce animal laws and perform proactive outreach and pet owner assistance;

  • Attends training deemed necessary by management;

  • Writes routine reports and completes written and electronic forms, works within computer records management system;

  • Collaborates with sworn City personnel when requested;

  • Safely operates a vehicle to transport animals, pick up supplies, and conduct community outreach;

  • Maintains interior and exterior of facility for safety of employees and public as requested by supervisory personnel;

  • Assists with administering vaccinations and medications;

  • Assists with euthanasia of animals;

  • Testifies in court, as required.

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma or Equivalent, PLUS:

Three (3) months of work experience (full-time or part-time equivalent) which involved the care, treatment, handling, or transport of animals.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Possession of a valid New York State Class D driver’s license at time of appointment.

  • A valid Nuisance Wildlife Control Operator permit, issued by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, must be obtained within 6 months of appointment

  • All licenses and certificates must be maintained throughout employment with this job.

Must obtain NACA I Certification to be promoted to Animal Control Officer

This position is not eligible for benefits.

Employer

City of Rochester (NY)

Address

30 Church Street Room 103A Rochester, New York, 14614

Phone

585-428-7115

Website

http://www.cityofrochester.gov

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