Kennel Tech

Weber County•Ogden, UT

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision of the Animal Facility Manager, provides maintenance services in support of the Animal Shelter; to help vaccinate, feed and care for shelter animals; and to perform minor repair, maintenance and janitorial work on shelter grounds. This position will work up to 19 hours per week and will include 2 full day shifts (8hrs). This position requires the candidate be 18 years of age or older at the time of hire. This position requires professional working experience with animal care/wellbeing and/or sanitation/janitorial experience.

Requirements

High School graduation or equivalent.
Some experience in the handling of animals or, any equivalent combination of education and experience.
Working knowledge of the various breeds of dogs, cats and other domestic animals.
Knowledge of basic techniques of animal control.
Skilled in restraining animals and giving vaccinations.
Ability to learn, interpret and apply laws and regulations of the County related to animal control.
Ability to perform a variety of animal control activities.
Ability to learn and utilize proper handling and muzzling techniques.
Ability to administer animal vaccinations.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Must have a valid Utah Driver’s License and a good driving record.
Must be 18 years of age or older at the time of employment.
May be required to work weekends and holidays as assigned.
Due to the nature of this position, the successful candidate may be required to complete a pre-employment background check prior to starting the position.

Nice To Haves

professional working experience with animal care/wellbeing and/or sanitation/janitorial experience.

Responsibilities

Cleans, disinfects and sterilizes animal shelter rooms, buildings, kennels, holding areas and grounds.
Assists with adoptions and keeps social media up to date on animals available for adoption.
Cleans and replenishes food and water bowls.
Cleans, disinfects and sterilizes the shelter's public bathrooms; replaces towels and toilette paper.
Helps vaccinate and evaluate animals to be placed in the Shelter's adoption and/or rescue center.
Perform euthanasia and properly dispose of euthanized animals.
May help to retrieve donated food and litter, or large animals; load and unload the trailer; store supplies.
Recognizes animal health problems and brings them to the manager's attention.
Cuts and removes weeds surrounding shelter grounds.