Animal Care Technician (Part-time)
About The Position
This part-time position at the Memphis Animal Shelter provides basic clerical support and routine care for sheltered animals. Responsibilities include maintaining the shelter, serving customers, cleaning kennels and cages, bathing animals, performing humane euthanasia, recording diagnostic and surgical procedures, and inputting data on adopted and impounded animals. The role also involves feeding, watering, and medicating animals, assisting in training new personnel, and helping the public with lost pets, adoptions, and redemption procedures. Facility maintenance using steam cleaning equipment and chemicals is also part of the job.
Requirements
- High School graduate or equivalent
- One (1) year experience (full-time or part-time) in animal care and handling to include the care of or maintenance of companion animals, such as, dogs, cats, etc. or the completion of three (3) semester units or four (4) quarter units from a recognized college or university in Biology, Life/Animal Science or related field; or any combination of experience or training which enables one to perform the essential job functions.
- Basic computer and typing experience required.
- Must obtain and maintain a certification as a Certified Animal Euthanasia Technician within one (1) year of employment as a condition of continued employment.
Nice To Haves
- Certification as an Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT), Laboratory Animal Technician (LAT), or Laboratory Animal Technologist (LATG) preferred.
- May be required to complete a battery of tests as deemed appropriate by Human Resources to evaluate competencies associated with the job.
Responsibilities
- Performs additional functions (essential or otherwise) which may be assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
