Senior Kennel Technician

Cabarrus County•Cabarrus County, NC

66d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs as lead worker to personnel engaged in maintaining the Cabarrus County Animal Shelter's facility in a clean and sanitary manner while providing sheltered animals with humane care and attention. Work is performed under regular supervision of the Shelter Care Supervisor.

Requirements

Graduation from high school or GED equivalent
At least 1 year of experience working in an animal shelter setting
Holds a current certification for humane euthanasia which can be transferred or is willing to become certified for humane euthanasia within 6 months of employment.
Must have or obtain NC Drivers’ License with acceptable driving record.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of domestic animals including breeds, behavior, appropriate care and housing, common health problems, disease symptoms and handling techniques.

Responsibilities

Leads Kennel Technicians in humane care of shelter animals and maintenance and sanitation of the Animal Shelter; feeds, medicates and cleans up after animals; assists with drop off, reclamation, and adoption of animals; assists with animal assessment and euthanasia of shelter animals, holding as needed.
Provides for the daily care of animals to include feeding, providing water, medicating, cleaning and sanitizing animal enclosures and animal areas.
Processes animal intakes received from the public as well as brought in by animal control officers.
Follows intake protocols and maintains proper flow of animals.
Ensures proper documentation and labeling of animal enclosures.
Provides assistance in restraint of animals for medical procedures and euthanasia, and ensures proper disposal.
Performs humane euthanasia as requested.
Monitors animals and immediately reports health or behavior abnormalities to supervisor.
Practices and encourages the humane treatment of animals.
Follows protocols to maintain accurate documentation and complete animal records.
Follows cleaning and disease prevention protocols to maintain sanitary conditions in animal enclosures and kennel areas.
Maintains clean and organized work environment.
Basic cleaning and maintenance duties.
Transports animals to and from shelter as needed.
Responsible for the cleaning of the shelter to include storage rooms, supply areas, outside play areas, etc.
Follows established disease control protocols to daily clean, disinfect and maintain shelter kennels, cages, etc.
Maintains an inventory of animal food, cleaning supplies, various chemicals and other shelter supplies.
Maintains equipment in working condition, reports equipment or supply needs to supervisor.
Maintains work and general areas in organized manner.
Assists the public in kennels when viewing animals for adoption, looking for a lost pet, reclaiming a lost pet, or dropping an animal off.
Provides quality customer service by handling all interactions in a courteous and professional manner, showing compassion and empathy when needed.
Cultivates positive client, volunteer, and coworker relations through professional, courteous, and educational interactions.
Actively promotes shelter services, programs, and events.
Works cooperatively with all volunteers, recognizing the talent and commitment they bring to the Shelter.
Works effectively as part of a team to perform daily tasks and accomplish goals.
Assists in training and mentoring Assistant Kennel Technicians in the performance of their job duties.
Provides guidance to staff on shelter care in the absence of managers on the weekends.
Provides input to Shelter Care Supervisor in creating and implementing policies and procedures as they pertain to assigned areas.