Animal Care Technician

Ponca City Development Authority

Job Location:

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 05-10-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Following all written shelter procedures and protocols.
Clean and disinfect kennels suites cages equipment runs and other areas of the facility.
Check and maintain supply levels; make simple observations regarding sickness and/or injury.
Ability to handle all cats and dogs regardless of their breed temperament or behavior.
Report any signs of illness disease injury or unusual activity to supervisor/manager.
Provides food water and proper care for all shelter animals by adhering to schedules and protocols within departmental policy.
Monitors all animals including those that may be isolated or quarantined for signs of illness or unusual behavior; makes notations and reports problems regarding health and behavior of animals to the appropriate supervisor or medical staff member.
Shall perform other duties as assigned.
Perform daily animal enrichment activities.

Ability to handle all cats and dogs regardless of their breed temperament or behavior.
Must BE RELIABLE!!! Approximately 100 animals will be depending on you!
Ability to juggle multiple tasks at the same time.
Strong team player.

Often requires lifting and carrying materials weighing up to 50 lbs.
Handle dogs weighing up to 150 lbs.
Walking and/or standing for long periods.
Frequently work in a bent position.
May be required to use strength or agility in capturing and restraining stronger more active animals.
Must not have any allergies to dogs or cats.