Animal Care Technician Conversion

Ensign-Bickford Industries•Montgomery City, MO

971d

About The Position

This opportunity is located within our AFB International business, the global science and technology leader in pet food palatability. We develop and produce a full range of liquid and dry palatability enhancers using high-quality ingredients proven to optimize companion animal response and consumption. Click here to learn more. Job Description Summary Provide care and maintenance for all animals by performing the following duties in accordance with the Animal Welfare Act (AWA).

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
Ability to work safely and follow all established Safety Absolutes
Ability to treat animals with care and respect and feel comfortable socializing animals off leash
Ability to assess animal health conditions
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

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in animal science preferred but not required.
Two or more years animal care experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

Provide compassionate care for all animals
Kennel and un-kennel dogs safely
Recognize animal behaviors/aggression/anxiety and report as necessary
Keep primary animal enclosures sanitized, clean, orderly and free of odors
Prepare food for feeding trials in accordance to guidelines
Conduct food trials in accordance to guidelines
Prepare food for animals not on feeding trials in accordance with guidelines
Ensure animals always have access to water
Exercise/socialize animals daily and abides by exercise program in place for all animals
Provide daily olfactory/natural enrichment to dogs and cats
Document necessary animal information for management or veterinary staff
Complete daily assigned wing visual management charts and report necessary information at daily huddle
Groom dogs monthly, cats bi-monthly or as needed in accordance to guidelines
Obtain animal body weights in accordance to veterinarian guidelines
Take inventory of stock supplies as needed
Advise Supervisor of any conditions that are unsafe including unrecognized hazards or infractions of safety rules
Abide by all PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) requirements and Safety Absolutes