Animal Care Technician
About The Position
Provide care and maintenance for all animals by performing the following duties. Compassionate care is the top priority for all animals. AFB International has been providing pet food solutions that enrich the lives of pets and their people for over 30 years. Our palatants are specially designed to make pet foods, treats and supplements taste better, ensuring pets receive the vital nutrients they need. We know wagging tails, licking whiskers and empty bowls equal happy pets and happy pet parents. Join AFB and you'll be a part of a team of highly skilled professionals that provide the greatest contribution to our success as an organization. Our team members are diverse, creative, passionate experts who are genuinely dedicated to our mission, our customers, and the pets we serve worldwide.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in animal science preferred but not required
- Two or more years animal care experience in a veterinary environment; or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Ability to treat animals with care and respect and feel comfortable socializing animals off leash
- Ability to assess animal heather conditions and to obtain blood samples and urine samples when needed
- Ability to work independently as well as be a team player
- Ability to follow instructions and respond to management direction
- Ability to write legibly and read documents
Responsibilities
- Keeps kennels clean, orderly and free of odors
- Ensures that kennel areas are clean, orderly and safe for animals
- Feeds animals as scheduled and according to guidelines and make sure that have water at all times
- Complies with specific feeding programs related to behavioral enrichment for specific animals
- Ensures that animals have socialization daily
- Exercises/socializes animals daily and abides by exercise program in place for each dog/cat
- Documents necessary animal information for management or veterinary staff
- Ensures the comfort and cleanliness of all animals
- Bathes or cleans animals immediately if they become soled with urine, blood, or feces
- Takes inventory of stock supplies as needed
- Cleans laundry as needed
- Advises Supervisor of any conditions that are unsafe including unrecognized hazards or infractions of safety rules
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
