Animal Care Technician

Overview

The essential role of an Animal Care Technician (ACT) is to provide routine, daily care for all animals while in the shelter. The ACT’s role within our organization is vital as they have the most direct interaction daily with all our animals. They are responsible for feeding, cleaning, exercising, enriching, socializing, and medicating animals. The ACT works collaboratively with volunteers to ensure all animal needs are met.

As an Animal Care Technician, you will get to see the value of your work in the progress each animal makes from intake to adoption. The ideal ACT is kind, empathetic, patient, reliable, and easily adapts to changes. He or she will enjoy working on a small team with a passionate and dedicated staff.

No. of Vacancies
1
Specific Skills
  • Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English, including speaking, listening, reading, and writing
  • Ability to lift 50 pounds
  • Ability to stand, bend, stoop, and walk for an 8-hour+ workday
  • Ability to work around pet dander, dust, and other allergens
  • Must be comfortable handling dogs, cats, and other small animals of varying sizes and temperaments
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Ability to deal with difficult and stressful situations involving animals and guests
  • Must show compassion towards both people and animals
  • Willingness to work in an environment with loud noises and some strong smells
  • Willingness to work both indoors and outdoors year round
  • Professional animal husbandry experience preferred but not required
Responsible For
  • Feed all animals in shelter care based on species, age, size, or other dietary guidelines
  • Clean and sanitize kennels/cages, bedding, dishes, and common spaces daily to ensure a safe and healthy living environment for all animals
  • Walk and exercise dogs
  • Bathe/groom animals as necessary
  • Provide enrichment activities to all animals and participate in behavior modification plans as directed by Animal Care Managers
  • Medicate and provide supportive care to ill or injured animals at the direction of the Supervising Veterinarian or Shelter Director
  • Administer monthly flea/heartworm prevention to animals as appropriate
  • Conduct interactions between potential adopters and adoptable animals, ensuring good matches are made
  • Educate guests on the importance of routine pet care, including preventative veterinary care, training, and exercise
  • Assist with dog-to-dog interactions and oversee playgroups
  • Monitor population for medical or behavioral concerns and communicate these to the Animal Care Managers
  • Aid in the training of volunteers
  • Maintain a professional and healthy environment for all animals, staff, and volunteers
  • Discuss animal behavior, medical issues, euthanasia, and other sheltering challenges with the public in a way that is educational, positive, and free of judgment
  • Any other duties as assigned by the Animal Care Managers or Shelter Director
Job Nature
Full Time
Educational Requirements
  • Must be 18 years or older
  • High school diploma or equivalent
Salary
$15 per hour
Other Benefits
  • Employee assistance program
  • Employee discount
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
Job Level
Jr. Position

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