ANIMAL CARE PROVIDER / ENTRY

Animal Care Provider - Entry

Ensures the health and safety of dogs in Animal Resource Center's care through problem solving, prevention, and disease mitigation strategies to keep pets and people safe. Entry level class in animal care control occupation under close supervision requiring some knowledge of custodial care applicable to animals in order to safely care for sheltered animals.

Understands and interprets animal body language; demonstrates safe animal handling and restraint techniques.

Performs routine and thorough documentation of care provided, behavioral observations, health concerns, and other related care.

Provides care for sheltered animals (e.g., feeds, waters, cleans, enriches, and exercises animals), and cleans and disinfects cages, floors, and related kennel areas in accordance with established practices; selects animals for adoption, assists veterinarians with examinations, administers vaccines and medications to animals as required. Performs euthanasia of injured, sick, and unadoptable animals by established approved methods. Prepares carcasses for disposal and disposes of animal remains according to state health regulations and established practices. Escorts individuals through kennels to identify lost dogs, conducts pre-adoption interviews to ensure responsible placements, provides information to individuals (e.g., prices, conditions of adoption and effective care, state and local laws, animal behavior management, pet selection, etc.). Remains empathetic and non-judgmental in all interactions with community members, uses de-escalation techniques and persuasive communication to assist clients. Demonstrates familiarity with pet retention, rehoming, behavioral training, veterinary care, and other resources to connect pets in need. Applies judgement to make sound and safe decisions. Gathers information, assesses the situation, and provides the appropriate service(s). Requires working knowledge of Ohio law regarding domestic animals, dog licensing, and dog control. Enters and retrieves information on computer (e.g., animal records), assists in general office operations (e.g., answers phone, provides information to public regarding licensing and dog control requirements), and operates portable two-way radio and uses various equipment to locate information (e.g., microfiche, computer terminal).

(Performs Related Duties as Required)

ANIMAL CARE PROVIDER - ENTRY

$18.06 - $22.83 Hourly $37,564.80 - $47, 486.40 Annually

Completion of high school diploma; ability to read and write common vocabulary; OR alternative, equivalent evidence of the Minimum Class Requirements.

Driving Requirement:

Must maintain a current valid United States driver's license with an acceptable driving record.

Training and Development:

Must have Certified Euthanasia Technician (CET) certification, and ASP Baton certification within six (6) months of hire date. Must maintain certification and licensure.