Animal Care Technician
About The Position
The Animal Care Technician is responsible for performing a variety of daily tasks to provide for the proper care of the shelter’s animals. This role involves maintaining a clean and sanitary environment for all shelter animals, adhering to feeding schedules, assisting with animal movement, accurately recording animal information, and ensuring all areas are well-maintained. The technician will also communicate with various departments regarding animal health and behavior, utilize specific handling techniques, manage supplies, and perform daily cleaning tasks. Maintaining positive relationships and upholding the organization's mission and philosophy are also key aspects of this position.
Requirements
- Must be able to work all shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- Time management and organizational skills.
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize work.
- Ability to communicate effectively.
- Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working or volunteering with animals.
Responsibilities
- Clean kennels and maintain environment for all shelter animals according to procedures described in the Animal Care manual and as instructed by Animal Care Manager.
- Spot-clean animal kennels throughout the day ensuring that the cages remain as clean as possible.
- Adhere to all feeding schedules, including special diets prescribed by the Veterinary team.
- Assist in moving dogs and cats to designated areas within the building.
- Ensure the integrity, accuracy, and completeness of the daily monitoring sheets in addition to recording relevant information into the animal’s digital record.
- Ensure all holding and adoption areas are maintained in a clean, sanitary, and comfortable manner reporting issues to the manager immediately.
- Communicate questions, observations, and needed assistance to the Animal Care Team Lead.
- Report any observed medical problems to the Medical Department.
- Follow all behavioral protocols set by the Behavior Department with interacting with shelter animals.
- Utilize Fear Free techniques when handling any animal in our care.
- Distribute supply orders to appropriate locations and restock supplies daily.
- Wash and sanitize dishes daily.
- Wash, dry, and fold laundry daily.
- Maintain positive relationships with co-workers, managers, directors, clients, and stakeholders.
- Uphold the mission of Humane Animal Rescue throughout all responsibilities of the position.
- Understand and support the Open-Door Philosophy of Humane Animal Rescue.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
