Animal Care - Intake Technician

Pima County•Tucson, AZ

21h•$18

About The Position

Pima Animal Care Center is looking to add an Intake Technician to our Admissions Team. Our Intake Technician provides first line customer support to community members bringing in stray or owned animals into the shelter. Technicians microchip, vaccinate, and assess all incoming dogs and cats with various behaviors. They also provide daily care, feeding, and maintenance of animals at Pima Animal Care Center, ensuring their health and well-being. This position may also perform cleaning and sanitizing of animal enclosures as well as monitor animal behavior. This position requires the ability to work evenings, weekends, and rotating shifts.

Requirements

High school diploma or General Education Development (G.E.D.) certificate.
Relevant experience and/or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted.
Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and “Work Experience" sections of the application.
Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see resume" on your application.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual (English/Spanish).
Minimum one (1) year experience working in a customer service role.
Minimum one (1) months experience working or volunteering with dogs.
Minimum one (1) year working in an animal care setting

Responsibilities

Provides humane care and safe handling for a variety of animals, including dogs, cats, and small pets, while monitoring behavior and health
Works outdoors in all weather conditions and safely handles live animals, including those that may be injured, frightened, or offensive, using appropriate techniques to minimize risks to self and others
Demonstrates excellent customer service to the public and volunteers by answering questions, addressing concerns, and guiding decisions regarding intakes, outcomes, redemptions and animal care in adherence to PACC policies
Handles animals for behavioral assessments and playgroups, identifying placement or behavior concerns, and participates in decisions regarding outcomes, including euthanasia
Accurately organizes and documents information on animal behavior, history, medical records and outcomes, utilizing shelter software and other systems for recordkeeping, communication, and scheduling
Administers vaccinations and medications under veterinary guidance, assesses animals for signs of illness or injury and documents and communicates health concerns
Facilitates adoption and foster processes by assisting with enrichment, behavioral evaluations, animal meet and greets, matchmaking and note reviews
Supports intake and admissions by providing correct intake pathways, checking animals for health concerns, identifying ages/breeds and finding kennel placements
Maintains a clean and sanitary facility, including kennels, workspaces, public lobbies, and treatment spaces
Frequently lifts and carries heavy objects, bends, stoops, reaches, and performs other physical tasks as required
Safeguards and accounts for scheduled drugs and funds received for PACC services
Operates County-owned vehicles to transport animals and supplies.