Kennel Technician

Job TitleUnder general supervision of the Animal Control Manager, responsible for the care of shelter animals, maintenance and cleaning of the kennel and performing routine kennel tech work among many other duties.Job Description:MUST BE ABLE TO WORK DAYS, AND EVENINGS. (Actual hours being established by operational necessity)MUST BE ABLE TO WORK SATURDAYS, SUNDAYS, HOLIDAYS AND SPECIAL EVENTS.MUST BE ABLE TO WORK PAST NORMAL ASSIGNED SHIFT.WILL BE SUBJECT TO CALL-BACK.Confine stray and quarantined animals for specified periods in the animal shelter.Maintain accurate records and logs regarding shelter care activities.Operate mobile radio in receiving and communication information.Answer questions regarding the licensing and disposal of animals.Assist with rabies control programs.Write reports and complete various record keeping forms.Provide a safe and sanitary environment for the temporary housing of animals by cleaning, sanitizing, and maintaining dog kennels, cat and wildlife rooms, play yards, and adjacent workspaces and outdoor areas, ensuring all are in good working condition and safe for habitation.Animal handling including feeding, exercising, intake and assessment.All tasks associated with euthanasia.Provides inoculations, appropriate preventative care and basic medical treatment to animals in accordance with current shelter policy and procedures.Identifies injuries and illnesses in animals and reports conditions promptly to the supervisor.Assist the public in adoption, redemption and lost and found services in a courteous manner.May assist the Animal Shelter by answering incoming calls, processing fees paid to the animal shelter, and completing paperwork for animal adoptions, city license applications, pet permit applications, microchip registrations, and other related animal dispositions.Daily animal inventory including posting details such as breed, sex, and color of each animal in a database or kennel display cards.Help prepare marketing materials, newsletters, and social posts to promote adoptions and shelter programs.Assist with volunteers or interns by scheduling and recording hours worked, and ensuring safety and compliance with shelter protocols.Participate in public-facing programs and events, including adoption events, training sessions, and community education programs.Expected to participate in cross-training initiatives and may be subject to temporary assignment of alternate duties to ensure seamless operations.Perform other duties as assigned or directed.Other Duties:Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contact a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities:Ability to read and interpret regulations governing animal control department policiesKnowledge in the care and handling of animalsAbility to deal with members of the general public in a calm and courteous manner, answering and responding to complaints and requests and educating on processes, procedures, and regulations related to animal services.Ability to act with integrity by communicating transparently, honoring commitments, and applying standards fairly and consistentlyAbility to demonstrate dependability through ownership of work, reliable follow-through, and attention to quality and safety standardsAbility to serve the community with empathy by listening actively, communicating respectfully, and treating all individuals with dignityAbility to collaborate sincerely by sharing knowledge, supporting teammates, and contributing to a positive and professional work environmentAbility to support continuous improvement through adaptability, preparedness, and responsible stewardship of resourcesKnowledge of various animal breeds, types and characteristics and their associated animal behavior with the ability to capture and restrain all types of animals and detect signs of illness or injury to animalsAbility to read and write clearly in completing service requests, work orders, and messagesComputer skills including basic level of Microsoft Word and Excel and Google SuiteMust be able to operate cellular phone, two-way radio, fax machine, copy machine, calculator, computer, printer, and various softwareMust be willing and able to work various hours and shifts as assigned, including weekends and holidaysRequired Education, Training and Experience:High school diploma or equivalent required.Minimum age of 18 years oldMust have completed within the last three years, or complete within 120 days of employment, a training course in the proper methods and techniques of euthanizing animals.Must possess a valid Texas Driver's License "Class C"Previous animal control or related experience preferredDesired Training and Experience:Previous experience with animalsMinimum of 2 years of experience working in a municipal animal control facility as a Kennel TechnicianCertification by Texas Department of Health for Euthanasia or ability to obtain within one year of employmentEssential Physical Functions:The physical activity of this positionClimbing. Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms. Body agility is emphasized.Balancing. Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling and walking, standing or crouching on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces.Stooping. Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist.Kneeling. Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees.Crouching. Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine.Reaching. Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.Standing. Particularly for sustained periods of time.Walking. Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another.Pushing. Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to thrust forward, downward or outward.Pulling. Using upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion.Lifting. Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires substantial use of upper extremities and back muscles.Fingering. Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand as in handling.Grasping. Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.Feeling. Perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips.Talking. Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.Hearing. Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make the discriminations in sound.Repetitive motion. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.The physical requirements of this positionVery heavy work. Exerting more than 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.The visual acuity requirements including color, depth perception, and field vision.The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts, and/or operation of machines (including inspection); using measurement devices; and/or assembly or fabrication parts at distances close to the eyes.The worker is required to have visual acuity to perform