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7 people are interested
Foster Assistant
ORGANIZATION: Kern County Animal Services
Please visit the new page to apply.
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7 people are interested
Assisting foster coordinators in a variety of ways. Bagging kibble, assembling folders, making phone calls, talking to fosters. Eventually potential to assist with foster animal exams once sufficiently trained.
More opportunities with Kern County Animal Services
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Kern County Animal Services
Location:
3951 Fruitvale Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93308, US
Mission Statement
Providing professional and compassionate animal services to the people and pets of Kern County through the promotion of responsible pet ownership and community resources, the prevention of animal cruelty, and the creation of a safe and healthy environment for lost, stray or homeless animals.
Description
Kern County Animal Services is a department organization under the jurisdiction of the County of Kern. The primary function of Kern County Animal Services (KCAS) is to ensure public protection from dangerous domesticated animals and from diseases that can be transmitted from animals to humans. The primary activity of KCAS is the Rabies Control Program. The state law defining the Rabies Control Program includes requirements for the licensing of dogs, rabies vaccination for dogs, animal bite reporting, animal quarantine, stray animal services, and a shelter system. Other services provided to the public by KCAS include low-cost vaccination clinics; investigation of animal cruelty; dead animal removal and disposal; promotion of spaying and neutering; and public education.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
3951 Fruitvale AvenueBakersfield, CA 93308
DATE POSTED
January 12, 2022
SKILLS
- Program Management
- Animal Care / Handling
- Veterinary
- Public Relations
- Advertising
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 2-4 hours