About this role
This is a full-time position and receives all benefits afforded to regular employees. This position requires working 40 hours per week.
Summary: This position performs technical duties in the provision of care to shelter animals in the kennels.
Essential Functions of the Job: The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned. This classification is part of the broad-band compensation plan. Duties listed may not be performed by all incumbents, and the level may be assigned based on each incumbent's skills and proficiencies.
- Feeds, waters, and cares for animals; ensures that animals are kept in clean and humane conditions; monitors animals for signs of illness or distress.
- Cleans kennels, cages, and equipment using disinfectants and sanitizing agents; performs laundry duties; disposes of animal waste.
- Assists with the intake and release of animals; processes adoption paperwork; provides information and assistance to the public.
- Administers medications to animals as directed; assists with vaccinations, micro-chipping, and other treatments under supervision.
- Observes and reports animal behavior; maintains health, feed, and activity logs.
- Assists with euthanasia processes and disposes of carcasses as needed.
- Interacts with potentially dangerous animals in a kennel setting.
- Provides training and guidance to volunteers.
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Qualifications
Qualifications : High School Diploma or GED.
Required Certificates/Licenses: Possession of or ability to obtain a valid drivers license.
Available Benefits:
- Bi-weekly payroll
- 12 hours of PTO per month
- 12 paid Holidays
- Employee Assistance Program
- No-Cost Employee Health Clinic
- Health Care Plan, Life Insurance, and Long-term Disability
- Deferred Compensation, Voluntary Benefits
- Retirement - Defined Contribution Plan