Animal Care Technician
Animal Care Technician
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USD 26000 - 26000
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Position Description
If youre looking to be a part of a collaborative environment where your skills can make an impact explore our current opportunities in creating a better future for public health.
About Harris County Public Health:
Harris County Public Health (HCPH) includes a network of more than 1100 public health professionals working together to improve health outcomes for the third most populous county in the United States. HCPH provides a multitude of services such as medical and dental services community programming and health education for the approximately 2.3 million people in unincorporated Harris County. Through its core values of innovation engagement and health equity HCPH strives to bring meaningful solutions to public health issues while keeping Harris County healthy and vibrant.
Position Overview:
Under the supervision of the Kennel Supervisor the Animal Care Technician is responsible for cleaning and sanitizing animal holding areas as required. The Animal Care Technician will be responsible for counseling citizens interested in pet adoptions searching for lost pets assisting in photographing animals and accurate data entry of animal and citizen information. This position also involves witnessing the humane euthanasia of animals.
Duties & Responsibilities:- Responsible for daily sanitation and maintenance of animal holding pens and cages.
- Responsible for the daily feeding and watering of all animals in the shelter.
- Assists in reviewing health status of animals and advises veterinary staff of any medical problems with animals in the shelter.
- Humanely transports animals from unloading areas or reception area and ensures that animals are assigned kennels.
- Assists citizens and fosters search for lost or adoptable pets counsel new adopters on responsible pet ownership and approves/rejects adoption applications.
- Assists Kennel Supervisor with humane euthanasia as required.
- Assist in daily task of photographing and updating information in database on animals to be placed on the Internet.
- Data entry.
- Cleans stores and maintains all equipment necessary for feeding watering and care of animals.
Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
you need special services or accommodations please call (713)or email .
This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and even when considered may not automatically disqualify the candidate.Requirements
Education:
- High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
Experience:- At least one (1) year experience working in an animal shelter animal care environment or pet ownership.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:- Must have working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word Excel Outlook and PowerPoint).
- Must be comfortable working with animals.
- Must be willing to assist the supervisor with humane euthanasia of animals.
Core Competencies:
Organizational Leadership- Understands the organizational mission.
- Understands ethics and public good; is concerned with public trust.
- Demonstrates respect for the opinions and beliefs of others.
- Contributes to an inclusive workplace where equity diversity inclusion and individual differences are valued and leveraged to achieve the vision and mission.
- Demonstrates a sense of responsibility for the success of the group.
- Collaborates with others to improve quality and address needs.
- Ability to adapt to change.
- Treats others with courtesy sensitivity and respect.
- Behaves in an honest fair and ethical manner.
- Assesses and recognizes own strengths and weaknesses.
- Uses sound judgment.
- Selfmotivated.
- Organizes and maintains work environment to allow for maximum productivity.
- Communicates clearly and effectively both orally and in writing.
NOTE: Qualifying education experience knowledge and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation butONLY the information stated on the application will be used for consideration.
General Information
Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:
- FullTime
- 40 hours per week.
- This position requires flexibility in schedules.
- This job operates in an animal shelter environment.
- Will be required to bend lift stoop and stand for long periods of time.
- Frequent lifting of animals or materials up to 50 pounds.
- Consistently exposed to animals and animal allergens under conditions with limited alternatives available.
- Veterinary Public Health 612 Canino Road Houston TX 77076
Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards.
Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
