Kennel Technician - Animal Shelter

Aiken County • Animal Shelter, SC

3d • Onsite

About The Position

This position maintains a safe and sanitary facility for all shelter animals, and provides humane handling and care by assuring animals’ nutrition, housing and basic medical needs are met on a daily basis. It also assists the public when admitting, redeeming, and adopting animals to promote responsible pet ownership.

Requirements

• Minimum High School education.
• 1 year of job-related experience.
• Driver's license.
• Good judgment.
• Ability to identify animal gender, description and breed.
• Ability to perform humane euthanasia and maintain Euthanasia Certificate.
• Ability to carry up to 50 lbs. short distances.
• Ability to humanely restrain animals when necessary.

Responsibilities

• Ensures that the surroundings for the animals are always clean and sanitized, including kennels, walkways and isolation areas.
• Feeds and waters animals; washes bedding, bowls and toys; empties garbage and cleans the play yard.
• Observes and evaluates animals for signs of illness and reports symptoms to appropriate personnel.
• Administers medications and vaccinations.
• Humanely carries out euthanasia when necessary.
• Grooms animals as needed.
• Cleans administrative areas, including bathrooms and the FOTAS grooming area.
• Ensures all garbage is removed and laundry done on a timely basis.
• Assists the public with any questions, including those seeking lost pets and those interested in adoption.

What This Job Offers

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