Animal Care Technician
Animal Care Technician
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$ 14 - 15
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General Description
This position must first be proficient as an Animal Care Technician (ACT) as being required to perform in that capacity is expected and a priority when necessary. When not performing as an ACT the employee in this position will be an Office Assistant. This is an Essential Personnel Position and attendance is required during all weather extremes or environmental emergencies to care for animals in the Shelter. Receives direction from and reports to the Animal Shelter Director.
The Animal Care Technician (ACT) is responsible for maintaining a safe and sanitary facility for animals and people in accordance with all statutes ordinances and regulations pursuant to the operation of pounds and the sheltering of animals. Lawful proper and humane care of animals shall be their primary responsibility. Assures all animals nutrition sanitary housing and basic medical needs are met on a daily basis. Proper performance of duties is essential to preserve the health of animals and to prevent the spread of disease within the shelter. Assists the public when reclaiming adopting or admitting animals and promotes responsible pet ownership in conversations with customers.The Animal Care Technician-Office Assistant works a rotating schedule of weekdays weekends and holidays.Essential Functions
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS - ANIMAL CARE TECHNICIAN
- Responsible for duties related to the daily care of Shelter animals to include cleaning and disinfecting of the animal holding areas and walkways.
- Perform continual maintenance and housekeeping duties to include minor repairs and upkeep of the Shelter workrooms and public areas.
- Reports equipment in need of repair or replacement to the Animal Shelter Director. Assure that animals receive species and age specific food in sufficient quantity and water. Provide safe and humane handling of animals in the Shelter.
- Observes and evaluate animals for signs of illness or injury and reports symptoms to Animal Shelter Supervisor.
- Dispense medications as prescribed and directed and verify that animals have swallowed oral medications.
- Assist in performing health and behavior evaluations on individual animals. Assist in photographing animals for adoption promotion efforts.
- Assist in administering scheduled vaccinations and treatments.
- Performs euthanasia procedure.
- Bathe and groom any animals that need special attention.
- Exercise socialize and train Shelter animals. Wash dry fold and put away laundry.
- Performs routine spot-checks and sanitation of animal holding areas throughout the day to maintain cleanliness.
- Remove and dispose of feces in the outside exercise yards and around the outside of the facility. Assist with inventory and restocking supplies.
- Monitor visitors to the Shelter for the safety of citizens and animals.
- Assist customers who are seeking lost pets and those interested in adopting. Respond to questions about the adoption process and specific animals. Assist customers in reclaiming their animals or in completing adoption applications.
- Assist with the intake of animals and maintains accurate records.
- Animal Care Technicians are responsible for observing how animals interact with various people and other animals. They shall advise the Animal Shelter Manager regarding any animal that is unusually withdrawn or that displays aggression towards people or other animals.
- The Animal Care Technician-Office Assistant works a rotating schedule of weekdays weekends and holidays.
- Within 6 months in position complete the State Euthanasia Technician Classroom course and certify with the Shelters supervising veterinarian as a Euthanasia Technician.
- After 1 year in position successfully complete the VDACS Animal Facility Operator School Assist in the training and development of Shelter volunteers.
- Assist in presenting educational programs on responsible pet ownership spay/neuter etc. Assist with office/clerical tasks as may be required.
- Performs related shelter duties as required.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Requires a high school diploma or GED equivalent. Animal care or animal husbandry training and experience that demonstrates the required knowledge skills and abilities to perform each essential job function satisfactorily. Ability to identify signs of animal illnesses diseases and injuries. Ability to identify animal species breeds ages and sexes. May be required to obtain applicable certification(s) as deemed necessary by the County. Must possess a valid State drivers license.
Education Training and Experience
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Tasks involve the ability to exert moderate though not constant physical effort typically involving some combination of driving walking climbing and balancing stooping kneeling crouching and crawling and which involves the lifting carrying pushing and pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials (up to 50 pounds).
EMPLOYEE UTILIZATION IN ADVERSE WEATHER AND EMERGENCY CONDITIONS
All King William County employees are subject to being assigned to specific positions and tasks during a Declared Emergency as support personnel by the County Administrator. Once assigned this would be the same as a regular work assignment and all policies and procedures for duty assignments apply.
**Potential candidates will be required to complete drug testing driving and background checks.
The foregoing is intended as a general description of job responsibilities and performance expectations and does not constitute a contract for employment between the employee and the County of King William Virginia.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Part-Time
