Animal Care Technician

This 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.Job DescriptionSummary 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 animalsKeeps kennels clean, orderly and free of odorsEnsures that kennel areas are clean, orderly and safe for animalsFeeds animals as scheduled and according to guidelines and make sure that have water at all timesComplies with specific feeding programs related to behavioral enrichment for specific animalsEnsures that animals have socialization dailyExercises/socializes animals daily and abides by exercise program in place for each dog/catDocuments necessary animal information for management or veterinary staff.Ensures the comfort and cleanliness of all animalsBathes or cleans animals immediately if they become soled with urine, blood, or feces.Takes inventory of stock supplies as neededCleans laundry as neededAdvises Supervisor of any conditions that are unsafe including unrecognized hazards or infractions of safety rules.Supervisory ResponsibilitiesThis 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/ExperienceBachelor’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 AbilitiesTo 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 leashAbility to assess animal heather conditions and to obtain blood samples and urine samples when neededAbility to work independently as well as be a team playerAbility to follow instructions and respond to management directionAbility to write legibly and read documentsAFB 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