Animal Care Technician - Cats

Animal Friends Alliance•Fort Collins, CO

7h•$18 - $18•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Animal Care Supervisors and Manager, the Animal Care Technician provides daily care and well-being to the animals at Animal Friends Alliance, ensuring the environment is clean and welcoming for the animals. Animal Care Technicians are responsible for the feeding, cleaning, and basic care of shelter dogs and cats. This is a hands-on animal care position. This position requires attention to detail, excellent time management skills, the ability to problem solve, the ability to work independently, and excellent communication skills with other members of the staff, volunteers, and the general public.

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent
One year caring for animals.
Valid Driver’s License
Sincere interest in Animal Friends Alliance’s mission & vision
Knowledge of Google Suite, including Gmail and Google Drive.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Excel
Knowledge of animal breed, behavior, handling, and care
Basic technical procedures used in giving shots and medicating animals
Effective verbal and interpersonal skills for in-person, writte,n and telephone communication, for interaction with the public and colleagues.
Excellent organizational skills.
High level of professionalism.
Emotional intelligence, work ethic,s and integrity.
Strong computer skills.
Detail-oriented.
Able to understand and use a database.
Able to prioritize duties and perform multiple tasks.
Able to work in a high-stress, fast-paced environment.
Able to learn, retain, and communicate a wide variety of information.
Able to work autonomously.
Able to plan, schedul,e and organize multiple priorities and a high volume of work.
Can hear normal tones
Can hear soft tones
Eyesight - Normal/corrected to 20/40
Eyesight - Close eye work
Eyesight - Color recognition
Ability to read, spea,k and write English
Ability to control emotions
Ability to cultivate and project a positive attitude in the work setting, and when representing Animal Friends Alliance in public.
Ability to work with controlled substances
Ability to handle stress

Nice To Haves

Associates or Bachelor's degree from an accredited university.
Two years of animal handling in a fast-paced environment
Can distinguish smells
Can distinguish temperatures by touch/proximity

Responsibilities

Thoroughly clean and sanitize animal kennels and other work areas.
Cleans kennels, feeds animals, and performs related housekeeping duties and general care for animals
Assist with the coordination of kenneling and the movement of animals.
Provide guidance for animal care volunteers.
Ensures the behavioral and enrichment needs of all shelter animals are met
Assesses animals and makes recommendations regarding their disposition.
Facilitates dog playgroups, dog assessments, and public dog introductions.
Performs general shelter duties, including receiving animals brought to the shelter and transporting animals to offsite locations.
Perform or assist with the maintenance of equipment.
Interact with other departments and assist with additional animal care services such as the delivery of medication and treatment.
Monitor and maintain food and supplies.
Perform data entry and documentation to update animal records.
Follow proper safety procedures and meet standards, reporting concerns or violations immediately to the Animal Care Supervisor, Animal Care Manager, or Director of Shelter Services.
Communicate supply needs to the Animal Care Supervisor or Manager.
Notify the Animal Care Manager or Director of Shelter Services of maintenance and repair needs.
Ensures that morning/closing checklists are done accurately and completed as assigned.
Take immediate action to address hazardous situations.
Ensure staff and volunteers follow appropriate safety measures.
Promote teamwork by demonstrating a cooperative, flexible, adaptable, and helpful attitude with all staff and volunteers.
Attends one-on-ones with direct supervisor.
Assists other teams as needed.
Other duties as assigned
Treats animals humanely, with compassion and concern, both on and off the job, and conveys these values to others, in word and action.
Represents Animal Friends Alliance in a professional and courteous manner at all times.
Provides quality service to customers, volunteers, and staff, recognizing their individual contributions to Animal Friends Alliance. Monitors, supports, motivates and champions volunteers and their work.
Solicits monetary and in-kind donations by raising awareness of the organization's work, goals, and financial needs.
Follows all safety rules to ensure a safe work environment at all times. Takes immediate action to address any safety concerns or noncompliance issues that could put an animal, employee, volunteer, visitor, or the organization at risk.
Learns basic duties of other departments, and supports other departments and staff.
Monitors, supports, motivates, and accredits volunteers and their work.
Understands and operates by Animal Friends Alliance’s core values.
Regular and timely presence on-site.