Animal Care Technician

Animal Caretaker

Responsible for the care of the animals that are housed at the Culpeper Animal Shelter.

Job Functions

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Provides care for animals in the shelter; feeds, bathes and provides fresh water; provides medications, vaccinates and deworms animals. Checks the physical condition of animals and ensure cages are locked
• Cleans and disinfects animal shelter, floors, cages, kennels, and related equipment
• Answers shelter phone lines; provides information to the public regarding shelter operations, animal control services, etc.
• Completes necessary shelter paperwork including treatment sheets
• Perform clerical and data entry
• Stocks shelter supplies, animal food, kitty litter, and cleaning supplies

NON-ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Records lost and found information
• Performs light housekeeping tasks
• Performs related duties as directed

Qualifications

Education and experience equivalent to a high school diploma or GED.

Working Conditions & Disclaimer

PHYSICAL DEMANDS This position classifies the physical exertion requirements as being moderately physically demanding. Must be able to lift, carry, and pull heavy objects and materials weighing up to 50 pounds. Requires constant lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, reaching, swatting, climbing, etc. Requires the ability to perceive and discriminate sounds, odors, colors, visual perception, and depths. WORK ENVIRONMENT Essential functions are regularly performed in a controlled environment. At times tasks may risk exposure to disease, aggressive animals, and noise extremes, and odors. Disclaimer The above information in this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performance by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications as required of employees assigned to this job. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Culpeper County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Benefits

COUNTY OF CULPEPER BENEFITS PART TIME EMPLOYEES

PAY FOR PERFORMANCE The County currently utilizes a merit pay system to determine employee salary increases.

Part-time employees must consistently work at least 20 hours per week to participate in the programs listed below.

VOLUNTARY INSURANCE The County offers voluntary insurance programs through a variety of insurance carriers. These include: Personal Accident Indemnity Plan Cancer Plan Whole Life Insurance Critical Illness Plans

FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT The County offers a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) that allows employees to set aside up to $2,500 annually, on a pre-tax basis via payroll deductions, to pay for eligible medical, dental, or vision expenses not covered by the benefit plans. The IRS regulates this program, which runs from September to October.

DEPENDENT CARE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM The County offers a Dependent Care Assistance Program that allows employees to set aside up to $5,000 annually, on a pre-tax basis via payroll deductions, to pay eligible dependent care expenses. The IRS regulates this program, and it runs from September to October.

DEFERRED COMPENSATION The County offers a 457 as another alternative to set aside money for retirement.

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