Animal Care Tech I

Animal Care Technician I Join our team as an Animal Care Technician I! Work which involves caring for impounded animals and dealing with the general public. Requires tactful and courteous communications with the public. The majority of the work occurs in the animal shelter, directly working with the animals. Job responsibilities are broken down as follows : 65% working with animals, 30% dealing with the public, and 5% spent on paperwork and other duties.

Cleans and maintains kennels in a sanitary manner. Performs minor maintenance work on buildings and grounds. Feeds, waters, and observes the condition of animals held in the kennel. Reports suspected illness or injuries of animals to the supervisor. Assists with euthanasia of predetermined animals and cremation of animal carcasses. Provides accurate information to the public. Assists in the shelter office and prepares required paperwork. Answers telephones and takes citizen's complaints when needed. Performs related work as required.

Ability to gain knowledge of laws relating to animal control. Ability to learn and retain information concerning Animal Services Ordinances. Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with the public and fellow employees. Ability to make mature judgments. Ability to work independently. Ability to learn different breeds of animals and identify common animal diseases. Knowledge of the principles and objectives of animal control. Ability to support and apply the principles and objectives of animal control. Ability to operate a vehicle. Ability to project a neat and professional appearance. Ability to apply quality written and oral communication skills. Ability to read for comprehension. Must be able to physically control highly active / aggressive animals, potentially weighing in excess of 80 pounds, using available equipment. Ability to bend, stretch, stoop, kneel, reach and climb frequently. Ability to communicate effectively using verbal, written, and visual communication.

Graduation from high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma. Six (6) months experience handling animals or performing custodial duties in an animal related profession, such as grooming facility, animal training business, veterinary facility, boarding kennel or in a private or public animal shelter. Must possess a valid Florida driver's license. Must obtain Florida Certification as a Euthanasia Technician within six (6) months of hire. Must have and maintain a working telephone as employee is subject to call. A qualified employee or applicant with a disability may be afforded a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential job functions of a position in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Pasco County BOCC is a drug-free workplace in accordance with Federal and Florida law, requiring pre-employment drug / alcohol testing. All employees will be required to work before, during, or after an emergency. During an emergency, employees may temporarily be assigned to work and perform duties outside the normal scope of their position, location and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens. Under Section 295.07, F.S., Chapter SSA-7, Pasco County BCC provides to Veterans, that preference in appointment will be given to preference-eligible applicants. Pasco County was voted one of the nation's top workplaces for 2021.