ANIMAL SERVICES

September 15, 2026 Auto Import

<div style="text-align: center;">Visalia Animal Care Center </div><div style="text-align: center;" id="isPasted">Hourly Animal Care Worker / Hourly Office Assistant</div><div style="text-align: center;">$16.90 - $18.90 (DOQ) per hour (hourly, no benefits)</div><div style="text-align: center;">~OPEN UNTIL FILLED~</div><div style="text-align: left;"> City of Visalia Animal Services is recruiting for Hourly Animal Care Worker and Hourly Office Assistant positions (hourly, no benefits). These positions are limited to 1,000 hours per fiscal year; approximately 20-25 hours per week. Work hours vary and depend on departmental needs. Candidates must be available to work weekends and all shifts.</div>Ideal candidates for the Hourly Office Assistant will have experience working with animals, and the ability to learn and operate our intake software, payment software, take phone calls, and filing. They will perform a variety of routine administrative and clerical processes which requires a general knowledge and understanding of department policies and procedures. Provides information regarding activities and functions including explanation of rules, policies, and/or procedures, performs data entry and updates and maintains various records. Operates computer, utilizing word processing and other software programs.The ideal candidate for the Hourly Animal Care Worker will have knowledge of the care, feeding and impounding of animals. Transfers animals between kennels and cages. Cleans, disinfects, and maintains sanitary conditions of all grounds and facilities at the animal shelter such as kennels, cages, runs, vehicles and equipment. Maintains and cleans the shelter kennels and buildings including scrubbing walls, sinks, and toilets, and picking up animal feces. Assist in various office and shelter operations as necessary. Follow safe work practices, including workplace safety policies and procedures.Knowledge of:<ul style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 3pt; color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0px;"><li>English usage, grammar, spelling and punctuation.</li><li>Modern office methods and procedures including word processing applications.</li><li>Care and feeding of domestic and wild animals</li></ul>Skill in:<ul style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 3pt; color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0px;"><li>Public contact.</li></ul>Ability to:<ul style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 3pt; color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0px;"><li>Work independently in the absence of supervision.</li><li>Exercise independent judgment in solving clerical and administrative problems.</li><li>Learn the organization, procedures and operating details of assigned City departments.</li><li>Type accurately at a rate of speed sufficient to meet the requirements of the position (45 wpm).</li><li>Maintain appropriate records and prepare general reports.</li><li>Interpret and apply administrative and Department policies, rules and regulations.</li><li>Follow oral and written directions.</li><li>Develop and maintain effective working relationships.</li><li>Operate standard office equipment, including a personal computer.</li></ul> EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: Any combination equivalent to experience and education that could likely provide the required knowledge, skill and ability is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skill and abilities would be: Hourly Office Assistant<ul style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 3pt; color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0px;"><li>One (1) year general office clerical experience.</li></ul>Hourly Animal Care Worker <ul style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 3pt; color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0px;"><li>One (1) year experience in the care or handling of animals or other related work experience with public contact.</li></ul> ~Successful candidates will be required to pass a criminal background check, physical examination, and/or drug screen~~Online Applications Only ~ <a href="http://www.visalia.city/" tabindex="0" style=" text-decoration: underline !important; color: inherit !important; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;">www.visalia.city</a>For more informaiton: Candace Harrington 559-713-4682 <a data-fr-linked="true" href="mailto:Candace.Harrington@visalia.city" id="isPasted">Candace.Harrington@visalia.city</a> Hourly employment is classified as at-will and there is no guarantee of continued employment. Hourly positions are limited to 1,000 hours per fiscal year. The supervisor determines the work schedule based on the needs of the department and may alter it at any time. For more information on hourly employment <a href="https://www.visalia.city/civicax/filebank/blobdload.aspx?BlobID=56164">click here</a>.The City of Visalia is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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