Animal Care Specialist

Job Summary: Animal Care Technician I will be responsible for the general cleaning and comfort of the animals at the shelter. Technician will provide complete care for all animals as they are housed in the animal shelter. Roles and Responsibilities: Maintains sanitary conditions at the animal shelter which include sanitizing kennels and facility equipment, cleaning buildings, following protocols to ensure animal disease and sickness is prevented. Feeds and distributes medication to animals in the shelter’s care as directed by the Animal Services Manager and/or shelter veterinarian. Assists with the daily observations of medical and behavioral issues and screening of animals for adoption. Greets, directs, and provides information to visitors, answer questions, directs visitors to appropriate areas of shelter property. Maintains inventory needs of facility supplies and maintenance issues. Assists in grounds maintenance, warehouse organization and beautification of the shelter grounds and flower beds. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of basic animal care and handling. Comfortable working around dogs and cats. Skilled in animal husbandry, housekeeping practices, procedures, and methods in maintaining sanitary conditions of an animal shelter. Experienced use of power tools and light equipment such as mowers and weed eaters. Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing and convey information in a clear and concise manner. Regular, reliable, and punctual levels of attendance are essential job functions and expectations of this position. Physical Requirements: Must be able to walk, stand or sit for extended periods of time. Must be able to reach, bend, stoop, squat, kneel, twist or crouch as necessary when performing job duties. Is required to be able to carry, balance, lift, push, pull or reach facility supplies and or equipment weighing up to 75 pounds. Hearing and vision must be satisfactory to the degree that duties may be performed effectively and safely. Minimum Qualifications: High School Diploma or GED equivalent. Must pose or be able to obtain Basic Animal Control Certification issued by the Texas Department of State Health within 180 days of employment. Must have a valid Class C Texas Driver’s License. Bilingual in Spanish preferred. #J-18808-Ljbffr Gfoat