Intake Technician - Animal Services

Fort Bend County • Rosenberg, TX

8d • $15 - $18 • Onsite

About The Position

Performs all assigned kennel duties for assigned building. Oversees intake procedures and completes checklist in coordination with the Animal Technician. Responsible for contact chip company if microchip is found, follows-up and inputs in Chameleon. Visually inspects animals for injuries, tattoos, skin conditions, etc and notes in Chameleon. Documents sick or injured animals and notifies leadership Performs medicated baths; Administers medications Keeps intake room clean and sanitary Responsible for maintain inventory of intake medical supplies Works with vet tech on minor medical procedures. Assists potential adopters and takes them through the kennel to view pets Answers the phone and assists with the front desk; Assists with adoption, rescue and foster paperwork Participates in activities and duties related to emergency management during a local state of disaster as directed by appropriate county managers.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED.
• No previous experience required.
• Valid Drivers License with current automobile insurance is required.
• Required to work rotating weekends.
• Strong organizational skills; verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to deal effectively with the public, other employees, and elected officials.
• Basic Animal Control Certification may be required after employment.

Nice To Haves

• Kennel experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs all assigned kennel duties for assigned building.
• Oversees intake procedures and completes checklist in coordination with the Animal Technician.
• Responsible for contact chip company if microchip is found, follows-up and inputs in Chameleon.
• Visually inspects animals for injuries, tattoos, skin conditions, etc and notes in Chameleon.
• Documents sick or injured animals and notifies leadership.
• Performs medicated baths.
• Administers medications.
• Keeps intake room clean and sanitary.
• Responsible for maintaining inventory of intake medical supplies.
• Works with vet tech on minor medical procedures.
• Assists potential adopters and takes them through the kennel to view pets.
• Answers the phone and assists with the front desk.
• Assists with adoption, rescue and foster paperwork.
• Participates in activities and duties related to emergency management during a local state of disaster as directed by appropriate county managers.

Benefits

• All full-time and part-time employees are members of the Texas County District Retirement System (TCDRS).
• Full-time employees also enjoy a wide-range of great benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED