Animal Care Technician

Animal Care Technician

Inland Valley Humane Society and S.P.C.A

$17.85 Hourly

500 Humane Way, Pomona, CA

Full-Time

Continuous

Job Description

An Animal Care Technician works one-on-one with animals to monitor and maintain the health of animals under their care and performs duties such as receiving new animals, cleaning and changing cages and providing food and water. Other duties may include updating and maintaining animal records, administering injections and medications, sterilizing equipment, preparing laboratory samples (Rabies testing), assisting with medical care of animals and interacting with and educating the public on topics such as pet overpopulation, feline population management, etc.

Responsibilities

Provides food and water for domestic, wild, and exotic animals at shelter

Cleans and disinfects animal enclosures and feed bowls

Euthanizes animals as needed

Observes animals for signs of illness or injury and reports findings to Veterinary Center

Maintains facility

Assists with the Adoptions Department for socials and health checks

Scanning, vaccinating and deworming of animals that the shelter receives

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

High school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED) equivalent

Knowledge and Abilities

Animal species and breeds

Aging of dogs and cats

Ability to properly identify genders of dogs and cats

Proper methods of safely handing and restraining a wide variety of animals

Animal nutritional needs

Symptoms of common diseases of dogs and cats

Physical Requirements

Ability to lift 40 pounds as demonstrated by a challenge test

Extensive direct handling, carrying, and restraining of animals, both large and small

Carrying of supplies and equipment

Extensive walking, standing stooping, bending and carrying

Occasional running to apprehend loose animals evading capture

Communicate effectively with general public, staff and city contacts in person and by telephone

Read and write handwritten and typewritten documents/records

Able to tolerate loud animal noises and objectionable odors

Schedule

Overtime as needed

Days, including weekends and holidays

Environmental Conditions:

Work outside in various types of weather. Must be able to work in or around animal fur, dander, excrement, deal with and protect against infectious and aggressive animals. Incumbents may encounter customers who are emotionally distressed and confrontational.

Supplemental Information

Only those candidates whose applications and resumes most clearly demonstrate the job-related experience, education, and training sought by Inland Valley Humane Society shall be selected to move forward in the recruitment process. Placement in the position shall be contingent upon the successful completion of a written test with a minimum score of 80%, a reference check, prior employment check, Live Scan, and pre-employment medical exam including a drug test.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; Inland Valley Humane Society is an Equal Opportunity Employer.