Kennel Technician

Kennel Technician

The job duties of the Kennel Technician include but are not limited to perform routine and technical services related to the maintenance, upkeep and improvements of the shelter; to care for the health, welfare, and well-being of animals at the shelter; and to provide responsive, courteous and efficient service to County residents and the general public. SCHEDULE WEDNESDAY-SUNDAY 9AM-6PM

Examples of Duties:

• Feed and water all animals housed in the facility.
• Perform intake functions following specified checklist when animals are brought to shelter, including such functions as: complete paperwork regarding animal history and appearance, administer vaccinations as instructed, caging animal in appropriate area, taking fecal sample for testing, and monitoring health of animals reporting any suspicion of illnesses or disease.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of facility including: scooping fecal matter inside and outside building, scrubbing and disinfecting inside and outside of cages and fencing, spraying outside housing of shelter with disinfectant, sweeping and mopping walking areas, scrubbing and disinfecting all feeding/watering dishes and litter boxes, maintaining clean bedding in clean cages, dusting objects and washing walls, bathroom, lobby and office area and trash removal.
• Answer telephone and greet and assist public.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Typical Qualifications:

Requirements: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required at the time of hire or for the continuation of employment.

Must be at least 18 years of age. High school diploma or GED. Two (2) years hands-on experience working in a shelter, rescue or other closely related facility (preferred). A valid driver's license. Necessary Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: Working knowledge in care and treatment of animals. Ability to recognize possibility of illnesses. Ability to deal with animals of all breed and temperaments, have no fear of animals and no extreme allergies. Ability to maintain a professional demeanor when dealing with the public. Ability to take control of situations in a responsible manner. Ability to comprehend, retain and apply County, State, and Federal policies and legislation, i.e. local ordinances, procedure manuals, SDS sheets, safety manuals; and warning labels. Ability to operate various types of equipment – standard office equipment, computer and basic knowledge of Microsoft Office software. Ability to maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a professional and friendly manner with customers, citizens, co-workers and management. Ability to communicate in both written and verbal form. Ability to develop, interpret and implement local policies and procedures; written instructions, general correspondence, Federal, State, and local regulations, SDS sheets, safety manuals, operating and repair manuals, etc; and warning labels. Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations. Ability to respond to complaints and grievances posed by the public. Ability to define problems and deal with a variety of situations. Ability to think quickly, maintain self-control, and adapt to stressful situations. Ability to use good judgment and effectively solve problems.

Work Environment Includes both a typical office environment, with minimal exposure to excessive noise or adverse environmental issues, and location travel, including exposure to heat, cold, inclement weather conditions and occasional environmental hazards. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Disclaimer This description should not be interpreted as all-inclusive. It is intended to identify the major responsibilities and requirements of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this specification. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and the employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.