Seasonal Kennel Technician

Lake County • Libertyville, IL

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Kennel Technician is a valuable member of our Animal Care and Control team who, with minimal supervision, is responsible for the maintenance of the Animal Care and Control shelter animal housing sections, the medical treatment of sick and/or injured animals, the review of lost and found records, the maintenance of an inventory of kennel supplies, accepting and release of impounded animals from the facility, mobile communication between wardens and law enforcement, direct communication with clients and other applications in support of state and local regulations governing proper animal care and control practices for Lake County. Scheduled Hours: 20 hours per week Monday, Wednesday, and Friday (8:30AM - 1:30PM) Saturday (8:30AM - 11:00AM) Sunday (8:00AM - 10:30AM)

Requirements

• Requires a high school diploma or G.E.D. certificate.
• Requires a valid driver’s license with appropriate classification and a satisfactory driving record.
• Some knowledge of animal care and control techniques and methods.
• Knowledge of basic cleaning techniques.
• Ability to interpret and resolve problems and concerns.
• Ability to be empathetic, cordial and friendly when working with people.

Nice To Haves

• One-year experience working with animals is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assures that all animal housing areas are maintained in a safe and sanitary manner.
• Prepares and maintains activity reports and animal records of impounded animals, investigations and correspondence.
• Assists the public, community service officers, police departments, Lake County Sheriff, Lake County Forest Preserve Rangers and co-workers with impoundment and release of animals, and maintains accurate records of these transactions.
• Processes telephone inquiries and complaints from the public, other agencies and Health Department staff regarding strays, and relinquished, biting, and wild animals.
• Participates in making recommendations that formulate program policies and procedures.
• May assist in the transfer of impounded animals to other animal control/adoption facilities.
• As required, acts as radio dispatcher, dispatching wardens to appropriate locations based upon complaints or requests from municipalities, the Sheriff’s Department, or private citizens.
• Assists, as required, with animal bite investigations, rabies registration and spay/neuter program.
• Under immediate supervision, learns the use of the tools needed for adequate animal control.
• Responsible for keeping equipment and kennel in good working condition.
• With supervision, coordinates the duties of public service workers.
• Assists the Department’s veterinarian in treating sick and/or injured animals, and in the vaccination and micro-chipping of impounded animals.
• Reports any repairs needed in animal housing areas.
• Assists at vaccination or micro-chip clinics.
• Maintains a record of the inventory of the shelter supplies.
• Maintains accurate lost and found reports of animals from the public, and for animals impounded at the shelter facility.

Benefits

• services must be available without barriers
• No residents are turned away due to the inability to pay
• providing services in an environment of mutual respect, free of discrimination or bias
• Equal Opportunity Employer

What This Job Offers

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