Animal Care Technician

Culpeper Animal Shelter 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: Education and experience equivalent to a high school diploma or GED. Special Qualifications: Must possess satisfactory results of a criminal history background check Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of practices, procedures, equipment, and techniques for caring for animals, administering medications, and maintaining shelter cages, equipment, and kennels
• Knowledge of department operations and of general principles of animal control and related regulations
• Ability to operate various animal care equipment
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions related to the position
• Ability to follow safety standards established by the department, etc.
• Ability to operate various office equipment such as fax, phone, etc.
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to provide the highest level of customer service

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. General Sign-off: The employee is expected to adhere to all County policies and to act as a role model in the adherence to the policies.