Animal Care Technician I - Animal Shelter

JOB SUMMARY
The Animal Care Technician is responsible for the daily care and treatment of animals brought to the shelter. Duties include kennel maintenance, custodial care, medication administration, and maintaining a disease-free environment for the animals. Position reports directly to the Animal Care Manager. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Animal Care:
Provide adequate food and water to shelter animals
Provide medications to all shelter animals on prescriptions
Follow established protocols for cleaning of cat and dog areas
Monitor all shelter animals for mental and physical well being
Assist in animal intakes, which includes vaccinations, blood draw and performing a basic physical exam
Assist Shelter Veterinarian with animals needing surgery
Provide daily animal enrichment
Maintain up to date records in Shelter database
Treat all shelter animals with compassion and respect
Facility and Maintenance:
Maintain Animal Services facilities in a safe working environment
Operate washing machine and other appliances
Address any structural concerns to the Animal Care Manager
Customer Service:
Project and maintain a positive image with the public and peers
Show adoptable animals to potential adopters
Provide cordial, responsive and accurate customer service
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Animal Care Technician I -
High School Diploma or equivalent
Experience in animal sheltering preferred
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Possession of a Class C Maryland Motor Vehicle Operator"s License (or the equivalent from another issuing state) or the ability to obtain such a license within thirty (30) days of appointment to position. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Must be able to lift to 50 lbs.
This position requires you to stand for long periods of time
Reasonable accommodations may be made for some of these physical demands for otherwise qualified individuals who require and request such accommodation.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Exposure to loud working environment (barking dogs in dog kennels)
Exposed to zoonosis diseases (Ringworm, Rabies, Intestinal parasites)
Exposure to fractious and aggressive animals
May work outdoors in varying weather to include heat, cold and wet conditions