ANIMAL CARE TECH

Job Description

Job Description

JOB TITLE : Animal Care Technician

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP : Reports to the Animal Care Manager and Animal Care Tech Leads

POSITION OVERVIEW : The Animal Care Technicians provide daily care for the dogs and cats in our shelter while they await their forever home. As an ACT at Operation Kindness, you are on the front line for the care of our animals. This includes maintaining a clean and healthy environment for all the animals in our care, as well as following proper procedures for sanitation and disease prevention. Maintaining a high standard of husbandry in the shelter is crucial for our animals. Continuous attention to cleanliness throughout the day provides our clients with a positive experience while walking through our shelter. Because we work so closely with our animals, we are responsible for reporting medical / behavioral concerns, as well as different personality traits that may aid in them getting adopted. As a member of the animal care team, you will also be responsible for feeding, walking, socializing, exercising in outside yards / playgroup, for our dogs and cats every day.

We work alongside other departments at Operation Kindness, like the behavior department so we can maintain consistency and structure for our animals. The Animal Care Technicians work closely together to meet the goals of the team and the organization. Continued education is provided around animal care and behavior. We offer a variety of career growth opportunities SCHEDULE : The Animal Care Technician position is full-time, 40 hours per week. This is broken down into four, 10 hour shifts each week, 7am - 6pm.

• Dogs and cats require daily care, so weekend / holiday availability is a requirement for this position.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES :

Ensures that all animals always have access to fresh clean water.

Walking / Exercising / Socializing

Additional Responsibilities

General Responsibilities

POSITION REQUIREMENTS :

Experience and Education Requirements

Personal Requirements

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Compensation

Limitations and Disclaimer

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.

All job requirements are subject to possible modifications to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and / or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an “at-will” basis.

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