Full-time Dog Technician

Position Overview:

All Kind seeks a highly motivated self-starter with strong time management, organizational, and problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment, balance multiple projects, and meet deadlines. As well as a dedicated and mission-driven individual to drive our mission of improving the lives of animals in our community by providing lifesaving shelter operations, spay and neuter services, and vaccine resources. As an employee at All Kind, you’ll play a pivotal role in achieving our organization’s mission, core values and goals. In this role, you will provide essential oversight of the dogs in our care, ensuring shelter and kennel cleanliness, handling of dogs, medicating, data entry and monitoring the overall well-being of the animals under our protection**.** Beyond daily hands-on care, you’ll serve a contributing team member, providing support to peers and quality customer service to the public. Join us in making a meaningful impact in the lives of our animal friends and contribute to our vision of a more compassionate world for animals.

This position functions primarily out of our Shelter at 925 S. 25th St, Abilene. TX 79602.

Animal Care Responsibilities:

· Coordinate medical care with the animal care teams to ensure animals have been spayed/neutered (if age-appropriate) and all preventative medicine has been completed.

· Assess animals’ appearance and activity for general physical condition, obvious signs of illness, disease, discontent and take necessary action as appropriate.

· Administer vaccines, microchips, and medications and perform minor testing as needed.

· Input data into Shelterluv (software management system).

· Provide excellent customer service for citizens and partnering vet clinics in person, via email, and over the telephone.

· Ensure that work areas are swept, mopped, dusted and routinely cleaned; that waste is collected and properly removed.

· Ensure that all animal areas, including kennels, cages are yards, are cleaned and sanitized regularly to prevent disease spread.

· Perform other job duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Administrative Responsibilities:

· Ensure all records are complete and correct in ShelterLuv, including but not limited to animal treatments and medical care, location, attachments, photo and pertinent memos.

Qualifications:

· Previous experience working in an animal care setting, with responsibilities such as medical assessment, holding, dosing medications, administering medications, vaccinating, microchipping, kennel cleanliness, sanitation, loading, and unloading from cages and/or vehicles is preferred.

· Animal handling experience including the ability to correctly assess temperament and adjust handling strategy to avoid injury to either self, animals or other team members and properly utilize equipment such as control pole, lead rope, etc.

· General knowledge of animal health and shelter practices such as common diseases and means of transmission, cleanliness standards and best practices.

· Certification as a Euthanasia Technician for the State of Texas is required within 6 months of employment.

· A high school diploma or a GED is required.

· A valid Texas driver’s license is required. Maintaining a satisfactory driving record is an ongoing condition of employment.

· Proficient with common computer software, experience with ShelterLuv a plus.

Work Environment and Physical Qualifications:

· Possible exposure to zoonotic diseases, bites, scratches, loud noises, animal waste, kennel cleaners and disinfectants, animal bedding, and dishes. Allergic conditions which would be aggravated when handling or working near/with felines may be a disqualification.

· Exposure to animal noise, unpleasant odors, cold, heat, outdoors, vibration and chemicals.

· Walking and/or standing for extended periods of time, often on wet surfaces. Ability to work in a bent over or squatting position.

Compensation and Benefits: This position starts at $17.00/hr. Full-time associates are eligible for Health Insurance, PTO or Life Insurance after 60 days of employment.

Reporting Relationships: This position directly reports to the Canine Care Supervisor and works closely with dog techs, cat techs, front office staff and vet techs**.**

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• On-the-job training
• Paid time off

Work Days:

• Rotating weekends
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Commute:

• Abilene, TX 79602 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Abilene, TX 79602: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person