Description
SALARY: $3,891 – 4,729/month
FILING DEADLINE: 6/17/26
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Looking for an opportunity to create a positive change in your city? Look no further! The Fresno Animal Center is recruiting for an Animal Care Specialist II.
Animal Care Specialist II is the experienced level class in the Animal Care Specialist series. Responsibilities include performing intake and processing animals as they arrive at the Animal Center; feeding animals and providing medical care in accordance with established policies and procedures including administering vaccinations, medications and basic first aid; monitoring and documenting animal behavior, temperament and health; ensuring that kennels, cages and equipment remain clean and sanitized; assisting the public with meet and greets with adoptable animals; assisting with animal enrichment activities including social and mental stimulation and physical exercise consistent with the animal care plan; and performing related work as required.
Incumbents will be required to work nights, evenings, weekends, and holidays and
respond to after-hours emergencies as needed; will be exposed to a working environment
with animals (primarily dogs and cats) which may lead to possible exposure of unpleasant
odors and noises, allergens, interactions with animals, and possible exposure to zoonotic
diseases; and will be required to handle and restrain animals humanely and safely using
approved protocols and practices. Incumbents will be required to hold euthanasia certification and will perform euthanasia as needed.
Several vacancies exist in the Animal Center Department. Immediate and future vacancies will be filled from this eligible list for a period of three (3) months from the date the eligible list is created, with the option of extending that period for up to a maximum of two years at the City's discretion. If the examination process is suspended for this recruitment, the eligible list may be limited to three (3) months.
PAY, BENEFITS, & WORK SCHEDULE
BENEFITS: UNIT 3 Classification - The Fresno City Employees Association, Inc. (FCEA)
HEALTH INSURANCE: The City contributes toward monthly premiums for PPO medical, dental and vision for employee and dependents.
FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT: IRS 125 Plan for health and dependent care expenses.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Voluntary 457 plan with Fidelity Investments to increase your retirement savings.
VACATION LEAVE: Accrue 8 - 14.66 hours per month based on years of service.
SICK LEAVE: Eight (8) hours per month, available after 90 days
SUPPLEMENTAL SICK- 40 hours per fiscal year. 80 hours lifetime maximum
HOLIDAYS: Ten (10) City-observed annual holidays plus birthday and two (2) personal days.
SHORT TERM DISABILITY: Provided through California SDI program.
BILINGUAL PREMIUM: PAY: $100 per month
HEALTH REIMBURSEMENT ARRANGEMENT: Eligible retirees can use remaining Sick Leave balance at 80% of hourly rate and other leave balances, if applicable, to reimburse medical insurance and qualified medical expenses, tax free.
RETIREMENT: City of Fresno Retirement Systems, one of the best funded public systems in the state. Reciprocity with other CA public agencies. Vested in Retirement benefits after 5 years of service. City employees do not participate in Social Security.
DROP (Deferred Retirement Option Program): an optional, voluntary program that allows an employee to deposit retirement benefits in a special savings account within the Retirement System while continuing to work for the City of Fresno for up to 10 years. Participation minimum is age 50 and vested. Benefits includes ownership of accumulated funds, compound interest earnings, and alternative distribution options.
Additional information regarding the City of Fresno benefits is available at
https://www.fresno.gov/personnel/human-resources-support/#tab-1
THE REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications on or before the posted filing deadline in order to qualify for the examination and does not assure a place on the eligibility list:
ANIMAL CARE SPECIALIST II
High School diploma or GED equivalent
AND
Six (6) months of experience equivalent to that gained as an Animal Care Specialist I with the City of Fresno. Equivalent experience may be defined as direct care of animals in a veterinary, livestock, wildlife, kennels, zoos, or related settings. Personal pet ownership is excluded. …
Incumbents must have completed Euthanasia Training consistent with California Code of Regulations, Title 16, Section 2039 at time of application.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Possession and continued maintenance of a valid California Driver's License may be required at time of appointment.
A valid Veterinary Assistant Controlled Substance Permit (VACSP), issued by the Veterinary Medical Board of the State of California, may be required upon direction of the appointing authority.
Depending on assignment, complete training and obtain certification to operate a Forklift.
Recruitment may be limited to a specific area of expertise as required by operational needs.
The selected eligible candidates certified will be required to successfully pass a Department interview and a Department of Justice fingerprint process prior to employment with the City of Fresno.
SELECTION PROCESS
The selection process for Animal Care Specialist I and Animal Care Specialist II may differ. The City of Fresno reserves the right to amend the selection process at any time.
The examination process may consist of the following:
WRITTEN EXAMINATION: 100%: A job-related written examination will be administered which may test a candidate's knowledge in the following areas: animal care, public contact, safety, office software, and other relevant information.
Candidates must achieve a passing score to qualify for the eligible list.
The written examination is tentatively scheduled for the week of July 6th, 2026.
HOW TO APPLY
For information on how to complete an online application, please visit the Help & Support tab. For NEOGOV Application Assistance, please call 1-855-524-5627 or email support@governmentjobs.com. ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS AND MATERIALS ARE ACCEPTED and must be submitted by midnight on the closing deadline, or they will not be accepted for any reason.
Required licenses, certifications, and education must be verified with supporting documents. Foreign education must be evaluated by a credential evaluation service recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Please ensure all relevant attachments are uploaded with your application.
For the work experience section, provide detailed descriptions of job duties for each position related to the specific role you are applying for. Resumes are not a substitute for completing this section and will only be reviewed as supplemental information, not for determining minimum qualifications.
For other City of Fresno employment opportunities, please view our Careers Homepage. If you have recruitment questions, please call our office at 559-621-6950. Our office is located at 2600 Fresno Street, Room 1030, Fresno, CA 93721.
VETERAN PREFERENCE REGULATIONS
Candidates applying for veteran's preference are required to submit a copy of their DD214 with their application during the specified filing period. Evidence must be presented to indicate that the candidate was discharged honorably from the military service. Veterans, including City employees, must resubmit proof of honorable service for every examination for which veteran's preference credit is requested. Qualified veterans who pass the examination will have five (5) points added to their final score.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The City of Fresno is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Should you need a special accommodation due to a qualifying disability, please contact the Personnel Service Department at (559) 621-6950 in advance of the examination.
