Are you passionate about animal welfare and seeking a fulfilling career in Sacramento? The City of Sacramento’s Front Street Animal Shelter is actively recruiting for multiple positions, offering a unique chance to make a real difference in the lives of animals and the Sacramento community.
Front Street Animal Shelter plays a crucial role in Sacramento, providing refuge for lost and stray animals and upholding animal welfare laws at both the local and state levels. Beyond sheltering, the organization is deeply committed to community well-being through a wide array of programs encompassing adoption, volunteer engagement, and public education. These initiatives underscore their dedication to fostering a more compassionate and responsible community for animals.
According to Ryan Hinderman, the shelter’s communications and customer service manager, every role within the organization is vital to its mission. He highlights the diverse job opportunities available, emphasizing that individuals with varied skills and passions can contribute to enhancing the community through their work at the shelter.
Careers in animal care offer immense personal rewards, allowing you to directly impact animals’ lives, Hinderman noted. Whether it’s providing essential medical treatment, reuniting lost pets with their families, or guiding animals towards loving new homes, working at the Front Street Animal Shelter presents numerous avenues to save lives and uplift animal welfare.
Currently, Front Street Animal Shelter Sacramento is seeking candidates for both entry-level and advanced positions. Here are some of the key roles they are looking to fill:
Animal Care Technician
- Responsibilities: Providing daily care including feeding, cleaning, administering basic medical aid, and offering adoption counseling to potential pet owners.
- Salary Range: $43,280.02 – $60,899.33 annually
- Filing Status: Continuous filing
- Link to Application
Senior Animal Care Technician
- Responsibilities: Supervising and training Animal Care Technicians, making critical decisions related to animal care protocols and procedures.
- Salary Range: $48,662.45 – $68,472.96 annually
- Filing Status: Continuous filing
- Link to Application
Animal Control Officer I
- Responsibilities: Enforcing animal control laws, actively promoting animal welfare, and ensuring community safety for both residents and animals through education and responsible intervention.
- Salary Range: $50,168.04 – $70,591.48 annually
- Filing Status: Continuous filing
- Link to Application
Animal Control Officer II
- Responsibilities: Building upon the foundation of Animal Control Officer I, this role demands a deeper level of expertise and experience to handle more complex situations and responsibilities within animal control and welfare enforcement.
- Salary Range: $52,676.45 – $74,121.05 annually
- Filing Status: Continuous filing
- Link to Application
Chief Animal Control Officer
- Responsibilities: Providing leadership and direction over the animal control section of Front Street Animal Shelter, coordinating operations and strategic initiatives.
- Salary Range: $101,942.30 – $133,757.14 annually
- Filing Status: Continuous filing
- Link to Application
Veterinarian
- Responsibilities: Delivering comprehensive medical care to shelter animals, including treatments, performing surgeries, and ensuring the overall health and well-being of the animal population.
- Salary Range: $99,719.60 – $130,840.76 annually
- Filing Status: Continuous filing
- Link to Application
Registered Veterinary Technician
- Responsibilities: Providing essential support to the Veterinarian, including pre and post-surgical preparation, medication administration, and delivering treatments, playing a vital role in animal healthcare.
- Salary Range: $55,613.71 – $78,254.07 annually
- Filing Status: Continuous filing
- Link to Application
Customer Service Representative
- Responsibilities: Managing administrative tasks and directly assisting the public with animal intake, adoptions, and the process of reclaiming their lost pets, providing crucial support to shelter operations.
- Salary Range: $44,575.64 – $62,722.40 annually
- Closing Date: June 10, 2024
- Link to Application
Ryan Hinderman also mentioned that Front Street Animal Shelter Sacramento frequently updates its job openings, with new positions becoming available on a regular basis. With a full team of approximately 60 dedicated individuals, the shelter offers a vibrant and impactful work environment. To explore all current openings and learn more about building your career at Front Street Animal Shelter, please visit the City of Sacramento’s Career Opportunities page. Take the first step towards a rewarding career where you can truly make a difference for animals in Sacramento.
