Animal Care Technician

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionJOB SUMMARY Responsible for maintaining proper disease control protocols, including cleaning of kennels/facility, laundry, providing care to the animals, and general maintenance of the facility. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS (but not limited to) · Clean cages and public area following disease control protocols to ensure a sterile environment. · Wash dishes following protocols · Wash laundry · Wash portable carriers · Keep floors clean · Walk dogs · Maintain cleanliness of organization (keep yard scooped, take out trash, and spot clean throughout the day) · Other duties assigned. EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES · Will be asked to communicate with the public daily in a professional manner. · Must be able to learn basic veterinary concepts such as vaccine protocols, deworming protocols, and information about diseases prevalent in animals. · Must be able to stand or sit for 8 or more hours. · Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds repeatedly throughout the day. · Must be able to bend and kneel repeatedly. · Must be able to work in potentially extreme environmental temperatures. · Must have good range of motion, have good vision, and possess good hand-eye coordination. · Must be able to work under stressful situations and work efficiently and effectively under those conditions. · Must be able to cope with varying degrees of injured animals and with euthanasia. · Ability to cope with frustrating situations and remain calm. · Ability to rapidly and accurately process information. · Ability to recognize the need for assistance and ask for help. · Ability to work independently and work as a team. POTENTIAL FOR PROLONGED EXPOSURE · Prolonged exposure to various aqueous solutions, including but not limited to, dish soaps, laundry detergents, bleach, etc. · Prolonged exposure to various zoonotic diseases. PREFERRED Experience working in an animal shelter environment or veterinary clinic preferred. Candidate should be a highly motivated, enthusiastic self-starter with a positive, professional attitude. WORK ENVIRONMENT The offices and operations of an animal shelter can be high stress and very busy at times. This position can have a changing schedule based upon need. The schedule may require evening, weekend, holiday, and over-time work if necessary. We are flexible with schedules, but we must be able to accommodate what we need.