Animal Care Tech

Job Description:

Animal Care Tech

Description

Position: Animal Care Technician I FLSA: Non-Exempt Department: Animal Services Schedule: Varies; position subject to after hours/overtime. Reports To: Animal Services Coordinator Positions Supervised: None

Job Summary

Animal Care Technician I will be responsible for the general cleaning and comfort of the animals at the shelter. Technician will provide complete care for all animals as they are housed in the animal shelter.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Maintains sanitary conditions at the animal shelter which include sanitizing kennels and facility equipment, cleaning buildings, and following protocols to ensure animal disease and sickness is prevented.
• Feeds and distributes medication to animals in the shelter's care as directed by the Animal Services Manager and/or shelter veterinarian.
• Assists with the daily observations of medical and behavioral issues and screening of animals for adoption.
• Greets, directs, and provides information to visitors; answers questions and directs visitors to appropriate areas of shelter property.
• Maintains inventory needs of facility supplies and maintenance issues.
• Assists in grounds maintenance, warehouse organization, and beautification of the shelter grounds and flower beds.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of basic animal care and handling; comfortable working around dogs and cats.
• Skilled in animal husbandry, housekeeping practices, procedures, and methods in maintaining sanitary conditions of an animal shelter.
• Experienced use of power tools and light equipment such as mowers and weed eaters.
• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing and convey information in a clear and concise manner.
• Regular, reliable, and punctual levels of attendance are essential job functions and expectations of this position.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to walk, stand, or sit for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to reach, bend, stoop, squat, kneel, twist, or crouch as necessary when performing job duties.
• Is required to be able to carry, balance, lift, push, pull, or reach facility supplies and/or equipment weighing up to 75 pounds.
• Hearing and vision must be satisfactory to the degree that duties may be performed effectively and safely.

Environmental Conditions

• Work is performed both indoors in a warehouse setting and outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Work may be subject to bodily injury, exposure to odors, diseases, hair/fur, and daily use of chemicals.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Must possess or be able to obtain Basic Animal Control Certification issued by the Texas Department of State Health within 180 days of employment.
• Must have a valid Class C Texas Driver's License.
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred.

Closing Date/Time: ${closing_date}

Salary:

$16.51-$17.34