1990/07/10 City Council Resolution (5)RESOLUTION NO. 90- 145
A RESOLUTION APPROVING JOB
DESCRIPTIONS AND SETTING CERTAIN PAY
RATES AND RANGES FOR
ANIMAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN AND
ANIMAL SHELTER ASSISTANT
BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Rohnert Park that the job
descriptions for the following positions which are attached to this resolution
and by reference thereto incorporated herein and the pay rates and ranges for
same as listed below are hereby approved:
POSITION RANGE PAY RANGE LIMIT
Animal Health Technician 63 X $1,780 - $2,164
Animal Shelter Assistant N/A Hourly up to $10.00
(Part -time)
DULY AND REGULARLY ADOPTED this 10th day of July, 1990.
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City of Rohnert Park
ANIMAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN
DEFINITION
July, 1990
Under general supervision, operate and maintain the Animal
Control Shelter, supervise and coordinate the work of staff and
volunteers, assure the healthy and humane care of animals temporarily
housed in the Shelter, facilitate the redemption and adoption of
animals from the shelter, maintain adequate records, perform necessary
medical procedures under the direction of a veterinarian, and do
related work as required.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Supervises the care and feeding of animals brought to the animal
shelter; makes certain that at all times the Shelter is kept in a
clean and sanitary condition; supervises and monitors the sale of
animal licenses and the collection of established fees; issues and
distributes licenses; assists members of the public seeking to redeem
an impounded animal or seeking to adopt an animal; maintains
appropriate daily records; requisitions supplies; prepares monthly
statistical reports for the Director of Public Safety which include
financial records as well as records on all animals impounded,
released, or destroyed; receives animals and separates for observation
all animals that show signs of rabies or other disease; takes reports
concerning animal bites; verifies rabies vaccinations, and supervises
and performs quarantine of animals which have bitten humans or other
animals; reports suspected cases of rabies to proper health offices
and arranges for necessary tests and treatment of animals and
suspected victims and follows up on test results; conducts physical
examinations of animals to make preliminary determination of the
nature of illness or injury; administers medications and
immunizations; maintains inventory of all pharmaceuticals, equipment,
and supplies; assists veterinarian in providing health care to animals
and may assist veterinarians in performing surgery and rendering
emergency care; assists and possibly administers euthanasia according
to established procedures; may provide for the disposal of euthanized
animals.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Possession of an appropriate California operator's license issued
by the State Department of Motor Vehicles.
Possession of a valid Animal Health Technician Certificate issued
by the California State Board of Examiners.
Supervising Animal Health Technician - 2
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
Laws and regulations pertaining to animal control;
Medication and pharmaceuticals used in animal care;
Operation and functions of an animal control shelter;
The symptoms and characteristics of common animal diseases;
The humane care of animals;
Physical and behavioral characteristics of domestic animals;
Supervisory principles, techniques and practices;
The effective use and coordination of volunteers;
Record - keeping procedures;
Euthanasia procedures.
and
Ability to:
Deal courteously and effectively with the general public;
Effectively deal with a variety of animals;
Maintain accurate and legible records;
Cooperate with those contacted in the course of work;
Lift, carry, and handle animals weighing over 75 pounds.
and
Training and Experience: any combination of training and
experience which would likely provide the required
knowledges and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to
obtain these knowledges and abilities would be:
Two years of experience in performing animal care tasks in a
veterinary office or animal shelter is preferable.
City of Rohnert Park
ANIMAL SHELTER ASSISTANT
DEFINITION
July, 1990
Under direct supervision, operate and maintain the Animal Control
Shelter, cooperatively work with other staff and volunteers, maintain
the Shelter in a sanitary condition, assist in the redemption and
adoption of animals from the shelter, help maintain adequate records,
and do related work as required.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Cares for animals brought to the animal shelter; makes certain
that at all times the Shelter is kept in a clean and sanitary
condition; assists with the sale of animal licenses and the collection
of established fees; helps issue and distribute licenses; assists
members of the public seeking to redeem an impounded animal or seeking
to adopt an animal; and helps maintain appropriate daily records.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Possession of an appropriate California operator's license issued
by the State Department of Motor Vehicles.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
The humane care of animals;
Operation and functions of an animal control shelter;
Physical and behavioral characteristics of domestic animals;
and
Ability to:
Learn laws and regulations relating to animal control;
Deal courteously and effectively with the general public;
Effectively deal with a variety of animals;
Maintain accurate records;
Cooperate with those contacted in the course of work;
Lift, carry, and handle animals weighing over 75 pounds.
and
Training and Experience: any combination of training and
experience which would likely provide the required
knowledges and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to
obtain these knowledges and abilities would be:
Experience in a veterinary office or animal shelter is
preferable.