Animal Care Technician

## Animal Care TechnicianApplylocations: Montgomery City, MO (PARC) - AFBtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 2 Days Agojob requisition id: REQ107395This opportunity is located within our **AFB International** business, the global science and technology leader in pet food palatability. We develop and produce a full range of liquid and dry palatability enhancers using high-quality ingredients proven to optimize companion animal response and consumption. Click here to learn more.**Job Description****Summary** Provide care and maintenance for all animals by performing the following duties.**Essential Duties and Responsibilities** include the following. Other duties may be assigned.* Compassionate care is the top priority for all animals* Keeps kennels clean, orderly and free of odors* Ensures that kennel areas are clean, orderly and safe for animals* Feeds animals as scheduled and according to guidelines and make sure that have water at all times* Complies with specific feeding programs related to behavioral enrichment for specific animals* Ensures that animals have socialization daily* Exercises/socializes animals daily and abides by exercise program in place for each dog/cat* Documents necessary animal information for management or veterinary staff.* Ensures the comfort and cleanliness of all animals* Bathes or cleans animals immediately if they become soled with urine, blood, or feces.* Takes inventory of stock supplies as needed* Cleans laundry as needed* Advises Supervisor of any conditions that are unsafe including unrecognized hazards or infractions of safety rules.**Supervisory Responsibilities**This job has no supervisory responsibilities.**Qualifications** To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.**Education/Experience*** Bachelor’s degree in animal science preferred but not required.* Two or more years animal care experience in a veterinary environment; or equivalent combination of education and experience.**Knowledge, Skills and Abilities**To perform this job successfully, an individual must have the following knowledge, skills and abilities:* Ability to treat animals with care and respect and feel comfortable socializing animals off leash* Ability to assess animal heather conditions and to obtain blood samples and urine samples when needed* Ability to work independently as well as be a team player* Ability to follow instructions and respond to management direction* Ability to write legibly and read documents*AFB International* *is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, national origin, or veteran status.* #J-18808-Ljbffr