Kennel Technician, Animal Shelter

LED FastStart•Alexandria, LA

3d•$25,999 - $31,203•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Alexandria is seeking professional individuals to begin a career in the Animal Shelter Department, located in the heart of Central Louisiana. This role involves performing manual work in the operation and maintenance of the Animal Shelter for the City of Alexandria. Work is performed under the supervision of the Crew Leader, Animal Control and Superintendent, Animal Control and is subject to a rotating weekend shift.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED required
Must possess a valid driver's license.
Will be required to obtain a valid State of Louisiana driver's license at the time of appointment and maintain throughout employment.
Must complete a basic animal control training course within one year of hire.
May be required to complete state-regulated euthanasia training and obtain a valid State of Louisiana Certified Animal Euthanasia Technician certificate within two years of hire.

Nice To Haves

Some experience in animal care is preferred
Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Responsibilities

Cleans and disinfects kennels, cages, bowls, and related equipment.
Feeds, waters, and exercises animals daily, or more often as needed; bathes and dips as needed.
Handles, tags, and moves animals within the shelter; maintains accurate location records.
Identifies injuries and illness, reports condition, isolates to prevent exposure to well animals, and administers medications as directed.
Restrains animals; assists veterinarian and other personnel during exams, evaluations, and vaccinations.
Assists visitors in adopting, reclaiming, and impounding by loading, unloading, and showing animals.
Maintains grounds by mowing grass, trimming fence lines, and picking up litter.
Supports and assists Animal Control Officers in performing their duties.
Assists with euthanasia of animals, proper disposal, and documentation, per state regulations; performs euthanasia if certified.
Performs private cremations of animal remains and maintains appropriate records.
Occasionally operates a city vehicle to pick up supplies from City warehouse, pet supply stores, and other vendors; transports animals to vet clinics, and in a state declared emergency transports animals from mass shelters, as needed.