Animal Care Technician

Job Summary Responsible for maintaining proper disease control protocols, including cleaning of kennels/facility, laundry, providing care to the animals, and general maintenance of the facility.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS (but Not Limited To)

• Clean cages and public area following disease control protocols to ensure a sterile environment.
• Wash dishes following protocols
• Wash laundry
• Wash portable carriers
• Keep floors clean
• Walk dogs
• Maintain cleanliness of organization (keep yard scooped, take out trash, and spot clean throughout the day)
• Other duties assigned.

Education, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Will be asked to communicate with the public daily in a professional manner.
• Must be able to learn basic veterinary concepts such as vaccine protocols, deworming protocols, and information about diseases prevalent in animals.
• Must be able to stand or sit for 8 or more hours.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds repeatedly throughout the day.
• Must be able to bend and kneel repeatedly.
• Must be able to work in potentially extreme environmental temperatures.
• Must have good range of motion, have good vision, and possess good hand-eye coordination.
• Must be able to work under stressful situations and work efficiently and effectively under those conditions.
• Must be able to cope with varying degrees of injured animals and with euthanasia.
• Ability to cope with frustrating situations and remain calm.
• Ability to rapidly and accurately process information.
• Ability to recognize the need for assistance and ask for help.
• Ability to work independently and work as a team.

POTENTIAL FOR PROLONGED EXPOSURE

• Prolonged exposure to various aqueous solutions, including but not limited to, dish soaps, laundry detergents, bleach, etc.
• Prolonged exposure to various zoonotic diseases.

Preferred Experience working in an animal shelter environment or veterinary clinic preferred. Candidate should be a highly motivated, enthusiastic self-starter with a positive, professional attitude.

WORK ENVIRONMENT The offices and operations of an animal shelter can be high stress and very busy at times. This position can have a changing schedule based upon need. The schedule may require evening, weekend, holiday, and over-time work if necessary. We are flexible with schedules, but we must be able to accommodate what we need.