Clinic Animal Care Technician (Act) NWSNC Tacoma

AUBURN VALLEY HUMANE SOCIETY•Tacoma, WA

6d•$17 - $19•Onsite

About The Position

The Animal Care Technician is responsible for providing appropriate animal handling and care within the work environment in a manner that aligns with fear free training and AVHS policies. This is a Non-Exempt (Hourly) position with a pay range of $17.25 – $19.00. The role is located at the Northwest Spay Neuter Center in Tacoma, WA.

Requirements

Passion for the mission of Auburn Valley Humane Society.
Knowledge of and commitment to animal welfare issues.
Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening and background check.
Ability to communicate skillfully and effectively with diverse staff, volunteers, and community in a professional, pleasant, respectful, and courteous manner.
Ability to handle and assess potentially dangerous or fractious dogs and cats.
Demonstrated ability to follow instructions, verbal and written, in repetitious tasks and one-off situations.
Demonstrated experience in working with a diverse staff in a positive, friendly, collaborative, and inclusive manner.
Comfortable learning new systems, including online information systems and shelter software.
Individuals will frequently be required to speak publicly; stand, walk or sit for extended periods, reach, bend or stoop, regularly lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
Able to work flexible hours, which will include weekends and some evenings.
This position works daily in animal setting.
This position will come in direct contact with animals and will be exposed to animal related smells and sounds.

Responsibilities

Learn and follow AVHS’s policies and procedures and city, county and state requirements in regard to animal welfare.
Establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with staff members, volunteers, and other departments.
Act in a manner consistent with Fear Free and similar animal handling practices.
Provide daily care of animals in the facility including: feeding, bathing, hygiene, exercise, behavior support.
Maintain animal and facility physical spaces in a manner following disease control protocol to ensure a safe and healthy environment including but not limited to cleaning and laundry.
Assist in the examination of incoming animals.
Assist in initial health tests, vaccinations, and treatment for parasites.
Maintain inventory of supplies.
Monitor animals as advised by medical staff and communicate in the best interest of the animal.
Perform other reasonable duties time to time, as assigned.
Maintain a general working knowledge of other departments, locations, functions, and their contribution to the organization as a whole.
Remain current on daily communication and time sensitive issues.