Animal Care Kennel Technician - Animal Shelter - Loveland

NOCO HUMANE•Loveland, CO

5d•$18 - $18•Onsite

About The Position

Animal care technicians are responsible for the daily care and feeding of the Shelter animals and associated cleaning. The position involves a significant amount of physical labor and direct animal interaction as well as learning safe animal handling, a wide range of operating procedures and more. Animals in our care include dogs, cats, small mammals, exotics and more. Work shifts may be either full-time or part-time and work schedules will include at least one weekend day and overtime for full-time positions as required. Shifts vary and cover 7:30am – 7:30pm Monday-Friday and 7:30AM – 5:30PM Saturday-Sunday and are subject to change. Holiday availability is required, as is evening availability.

Requirements

Minimum of high school diploma or GED/equivalent.
One full year of work experience required.
Minimum 6 months previous experience working with animals required.
Effective verbal communication and teamwork skills
Able to prioritize duties and perform multiple tasks
Skilled at working in a fast-paced environment
basic computer skills required.
Able to work with the animals within the Shelter’s care.
Able to work visually and audibly, with animals both alive and deceased, including dogs, cats, small mammals and more.
Able to work independently and in a team setting and to remain calm and level-headed in stressful situations.
Able to learn, retain, communicate and follow a wide variety of information, standard operating and safety procedures.
Able to use sound judgment when dealing with confidential information.
Able to work with disinfectants and cleaning supplies and to perform physical work.
Able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds unassisted and more with assistance.
Able to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends as required.
Able to work overtime as required.
Must have emotional intelligence, work ethics and integrity skills.
Commitment to the mission of the Organization.
Willing and able to perform euthanasia and to become euthanasia certified within 3 months of employment.
Overtime will be required for full-time employees.
Some holiday work will be required.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
For employees 21 years of age or older, Valid Colorado Driver’s License and insurable driving record required.
Must maintain personal vehicle insurance requirements.
Employees under 21 years of age are restricted from driving a vehicle on behalf of the Organization due to insurance restrictions.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual English/Spanish reading, writing, speaking and understanding a plus and includes a wage premium.
Knowledge of animal breed, behavior and handling
Knowledge of animal health and ability to identify illness desired
Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications a plus as is knowledge of Chameleon or other associated shelter software.

Responsibilities

Performs daily feeding of animals and cleaning of kennels, cages, and public areas while following feeding instructions and disease control protocol to ensure a safe, healthy environment for the animals in our care. These tasks are done both inside and outside in the elements, regardless of time of year.
Handles a variety of animals including both domestic and some non-domestic of varying degrees of temperament and medical status. Shelter animals include dogs, cats, small mammals and more. Includes direct handling of animals on bite confinement and sick and/or aggressive animals.
Maintains a constant awareness of safety and performs duties in a manner that maximizes personal safety and that of others and the animals, follows safety procedures, and reports situations that may lead to accidents or injuries, reports on-the-job injuries immediately
Becomes vaccination certified and administers animal vaccinations, medications and treatments as directed
Informs appropriate staff about animal health or behavior concerns
Uses organization’s radios to effectively and consistently stay in contact with other staff
Enters information into Chameleon software or other shelter software
Becomes animal handling certified and consistently handles animals utilizing the training and work procedures
Becomes euthanasia certified and performs euthanasia as necessary and assigned
Adheres to the standards of professional conduct and communicates in a professional manner with staff, clients, management and volunteers
Adheres to organizational policy around the frequent usage of PPE (personal protective equipment) to prevent disease spread to animals and humans.
Maintains solid attendance and punctuality
Provides support to team members, supervisors and volunteers
Cross trains and provides assistance to other shelter departments as assigned
May provide transportation of shelter animals as needed
Serves on committees and task forces as assigned
Learns basic duties of other areas as assigned and supports other departments and staff
Other duties as assigned