Kennel Technician

City Of Corpus Christi • Corpus Christi, TX

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About The Position

The Kennel Technician plays a vital role in providing animal care services to the citizens of Corpus Christi. This position involves maintaining the cleanliness and sanitation of the kennels, ensuring the well-being of the animals, and interacting with the public regarding animal adoption and care. The technician is also responsible for performing various tasks related to animal handling and care, as well as maintaining the shelter's grounds.

Requirements

• High School Diploma / GED
• A valid driver's license is required; successful out-of-state candidates must be able to obtain a valid Texas driver's license within 90 days of hire.
• Euthanasia Certification (DSHS) (Within one (1) year of hire)
• Vaccination Certification (in house training)
• Microchip Certification (in house training)
• Defensive Driving Certification (City training)

Responsibilities

• Removes waste, cleans, and sanitizes each kennel in the facility every morning.
• Assures water is always available and feeds animals daily at designated times.
• Practices proper animal handling, housing, and care established by standards of shelter medicine.
• Assists with euthanizing animals if needed due to health, behavior, or other reasons established by management.
• Direct contact with citizens who are reclaiming animals, adopting, purchasing registration, or gathering education information.
• Ability to understand local ordinances in place for length of stay on animals.
• Provides lawn care for the entire shelter to include grass cutting, edging, clearing of debris, landscaping, pulling weeds, applying fertilizer, and insecticide.
• Provides information on spay/neuter, proper vaccinations, proper animal care, housing requirements, food specifications, and future health needs.
• Actively socializes with sheltered animals in open play areas.
• Performs other related duties and fulfills responsibilities as required.

Benefits

• Full-Time Rotating 40-hour work week
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays is a schedule requirement
• Employment is contingent on passing any post-offer pre-employment screening including Criminal Background Check, Motor Vehicle Record Check, Drug Screening, and Physical Exam.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction
• Education Level: High school or GED