ANIMAL CARE TECHNICIAN

Animal Care Technician

Performs a variety of duties associated with the care and maintenance of the Animal Shelter. The essential role of an Animal Care Technician (ACT) is to provide routine, daily care for all animals while in the shelter. The ACT's role within the Shelter is vital as they have the most direct interaction daily with all our animals. They are responsible for feeding, cleaning, exercising, enriching, socializing, and medicating animals. The ACT works collaboratively with volunteers to ensure all animal needs are met. Work is performed under the direct supervision of the Assistant Director/Shelter Manager and is evaluated through observation and review of reports.

Example Of Duties

• Cleans and maintains animal confinement area, cleans and disinfects cages; feeds and waters confined animals; makes routine inspections of animals and their cages to monitor health, safety, and cleanliness of cages.
• Washes food and water bowls, shelter laundry, any shelter utensils and keeps facility sanitary.
• Bathes/grooms animals as necessary
• Encourages adoptions of sheltered animals; assists interested parties in claiming or adopting confined animals, processing required paperwork, collecting fees and providing receipts, as necessary.
• Assists with the maintenance of a disease prevention program, including assisting with administering medication and vaccines under supervision and implementation of enhanced sanitation and disinfecting procedures.
• Assists in euthanasia procedures under supervision of CET qualified staff.
• Monitors population for medical or behavioral concerns and communicates these to the Shelter Manager.
• Ensures prompt and accurate data entry of required data in shelter automated information systems.
• Conduct general housekeeping tasks for common areas and office spaces. Minor upkeep and routine cleaning of outdoor exercise areas and grounds on the property.
• Aids in the training of volunteers.
• Maintains a professional and healthy environment for all animals, staff, and volunteers.
• Educates guests on the importance of routine pet care, including preventative veterinary care, training, and exercise.
• Participates in staff meetings and shares ideas and suggestions designed to improve working conditions of the shelter.
• Provides excellent customer service to all visitors at all times.
• Performs other duties as required.

Typical Qualifications

Completion of high school and one (1) year of experience in caring for animals or any equivalent combination of training, education or work experience which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position. Training Requirements (licenses, programs, or certificates): Must be able to obtain Certified Euthanasia Technician (CET) certification within six (6) months from date of employment and Certified Rabies Vaccinator (CRV). Weekend, holiday, and/or on-call work may be required.

We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, EAP, legal aid, holidays, vacation, and sick leave. Part-time employees who work an average of 30 hours per week over the course of a year, receive some benefits on a pro-rated basis. To learn more details, please contact our Human Resources Department.