Animal Care Technician I (Part-Time)

Job description

Job Title: Animal Care Technician I Department: Animal Care: Reports To: Animal Care & Behavior Manager FLSA Status: Non-exempt: Pay Rate: $16.00 Hourly: Summary: The Animal Care Technician I is responsible for the daily care of all animals in the shelter. Assists in the facilitation of adoptions by working with and training volunteers and through client interaction. Participates in playgroup for eligible dogs in our care and distributes daily enrichment. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Must be comfortable working with dogs and cats of all breeds, sizes, and temperaments. Provide compassionate care to all animals. Daily cleaning to prevent cross contamination and provide a healthy climate in animal areas. Adhere to all department policies and procedures, including the use of PPE. Appropriate feeding and watering as directed by management. Provide exercise and enrichment to animals including distribution of prepared enrichment items. Perform daily census. Communicate with Medical Services staff about health and wellbeing of animals in care. Administer heartworm and flea preventative as directed. Assist with daily laundry, di...