Kennel Technician

Kennel Technician – Metro Animal Services

Love Animals? Help Us Care for Them! Join Our Team as a Kennel Technician – Metro Animal Services

Are you passionate about animal care and looking for a meaningful job? Metro Animal Services is seeking a dedicated, compassionate, and detail-oriented Kennel Technician to help keep our furry guests safe, healthy, and happy!

Why You'll Love Working With Us:

• Meaningful, hands-on work with animals
• Supportive team and leadership
• Opportunity to grow in the animal services field
• Every day is different and every day makes a difference

Ready to turn your passion for pets into a purpose? Apply today and be part of a team that truly cares.

Incumbents are responsible for the cleanliness and appearance of the Metro Animal Services facility.

Receives direction from the Metro Animal Services Manager or higher-level management staff.

Typical Class Essential Duties:

• Performs a variety of custodial type duties involving the cleanliness and appearance of the facility including but not limited to cleaning and disinfecting animal holding areas.
• Assists customers with stray animal intake; evaluates animals for adoption potential; collects adoption fees, and completes paperwork and data entry as necessary.
• Counts money in cash drawers at the beginning and end of shifts to ensure that amounts are correct and there is adequate change available.
• Cares for animals which include: administering medications, microchips, vaccinations, monitoring wounds and injuries, and exercising dogs.
• Monitors the health of animals and reports sick, injured or unhealthy animals to immediate supervisor.
• Enters information into applicable databases and/or other computerized systems to collect and maintain records and information.
• Monitors supply inventory levels and reports needed supplies to immediate supervisor.
• Provides general customer service and communicates with the public regarding fees, policies, rules and general information about the facility, operations and/or event.
• Runs business related errands to various locations, including taking animals to veterinary appointments.
• Represents the City of Casper by responding to the public, citizens, its employees, and others in a prompt, professional, and courteous manner while continuously maintaining a positive customer service demeanor.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

Knowledge (position requirements at entry): Knowledge of:

• Basic cleaning methods, equipment, and supplies preferred.
• Customer service principles.
• Basic mathematical calculations.
• Proper disposal of chemicals and various waste preferred.
• Basic principles of health and sanitation standards.
• Basic safety.

Abilities (position requirements at entry): Ability to:

• Work a variety of shifts including weekends, nights, and holidays as needed.
• Learn cashiering methods and procedures.
• Learn cash register operation.
• Be flexible with assignments which may change.
• Perform basic office and computer tasks.
• Routinely demonstrate the City of Casper core values.
• Assess the temperament and properly handle animals.
• Perform euthanasia on selected animals.
• Learn and apply chemicals and chemical mixtures.
• Clean and care for assigned areas and equipment.
• Safely operate and handle equipment and supplies.
• Monitor inventory.
• Cleaning and sanitizing kennels and other areas of the facility.
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Maintain a neat and professional appearance.
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Follow written and verbal instructions and direction.
• Follow all City safety rules and procedures and immediately report all accidents/incidents or unsafe conditions to a supervisor.

Skills (position requirements at entry): Skill in:

• Customer service.
• Basic mathematical calculations.
• Typing and data entry.
• Operating in a courteous, knowledgeable and tactful manner with staff, customers, and the general public.
• Oral and written communication sufficient to exchange or convey information and to provide and receive work direction.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.) required.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Minimum of six (6) months experience working in a customer service capacity preferred.

Licensing and Certifications:

• Possession of, or ability to obtain, certification as a Euthanasia Technician through the State of Wyoming, within twelve (12) months of hire.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a registration from the Wyoming State Board of Pharmacy, within twelve (12) months of hire.
• Possession of a valid Wyoming Driver's License preferred.

Supplemental Information & Physical Requirements:

The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department. Women, minorities, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Employment with the City of Casper is contingent upon a successful background screen and pre-employment drug test. Applicants who have failed a pre-employment screen or have been terminated from the City of Casper are ineligible for employment consideration for 12 months. You will become eligible for consideration 12 months from the date of your incident (pre-employment screen or termination). The City of Casper utilizes direct deposit for payroll purposes. Driving records are required for all new employees regardless of the position's driving requirements. If the employee has not held a Wyoming driver's license for the last three years, the employee must provide at their own initiation and expense a driving record from their previous state(s) of residence.

Physical and Environmental Conditions:

City of Casper employees in data creation and modification, security sensitive or safety and protective positions are subject to pre-employment drug testing. Some employees may be subject to random drug testing if their responsibilities include:

• Emergency response/rescue
• Handling or working with hazardous materials, including chemicals as well as solid and liquid waste
• Operating or maintaining water and wastewater systems
• Writing or modifying code, maintaining, or modifying City data systems including work on networks, servers, and communication systems
• CDL operations and driving
• Operating power-driven machinery or equipment
• Creating or modifying health, financial, security and or risk documents or assessments
• Working with or directing minors

Positions in this class typically require: stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions. Medium work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up-to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up-to 10 pounds of force constantly to lift, carry, push, and pull or otherwise move objects. Incumbents must have sufficient physical strength, mobility, and stamina to lift and/or move heavy animals and objects such as food bags, the dexterity and confidence to administer medications, being physical and mentally able to perform euthanasia of animals, the ability to monitor animals for signs of distress or disease, and is able to deal with animals even when they are stressed, ill or in pain. Incumbents will walk or stand for extended periods of time; frequently working in a bent position. May be exposed to unpleasant odors, noises such as continuous dog barking and animal feces. May be exposed to bites, scratches, and contagious diseases.