JOB SUMMARY
The Animal Care Technician position is an integral part of our mission by promoting the humane treatment of companion animals through protection, placement, education, and example. This position is a vital part of our Shelter. Animal Care Technician position's must be self-motivated, team players, dependable, able to multi-task, and enjoy caring for animals! The Animal Care Technician position works hands on with resident animals and with customers that visit Dorchester Paws. The Animal Care Technician position is responsible for the general care and maintenance of all animals at Dorchester Paws facility
JOB DUTIES
Support Dorchester Paws in daily functions including the general care and maintenance of the facility and all animals
Rinse, scrub, and disinfect animal cages and outdoor runs, hallways, floors, walls and isolation/quarantine areas, transport carriers, etc.
Engage with the public to introduce potential adopters to animals, perform meet-and-greets between adopter owned dogs and “shelter” dogs, process adoptions, and answer phone inquiries, intake animals
Maintain accurate animal records by entering data to administration system, taking animal photos, and tracking animal inventories
Train and monitor volunteer activities within your area of responsibility
Walk and exercise animals to maintain their physical and mental health
Feed and water animals according to schedules and feeding instructions
Perform general cleaning duties such as facility laundry and washing animal bowls
Walks through the kennel areas checking each animal individually for any abnormal activity such as vomiting, diarrhea, or blood in the cage
Monitor and Record food and water consumptions
Conduct meet and greet with public and shelter animals for potential adopters.
Collect, prepare, maintain, and record animal information, such as weight, size, physical condition, treatments received, medications given, and food intake
Bring animals to and from the kennel during cleaning procedures

Clean up after animals both inside the facility and outside, and clean animal runs, and cages as needed.
Process adoption paperwork for adopters
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, other organizations, and public
Maintain the shelter by performing tasks including, but not limited to, sweeping/mopping floors, wiping counters, taking out trash, cleaning bathrooms, and checking equipment and supplies
Assist other staff members on occasion with such tasks as helping restrain an animal, helping clients with their pets, etc.
Perform other duties as assigned

Scheduling:

• Working weekends is a requirement

Work Location:

• One location

Work Remotely

• No

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $13.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Holidays

Experience:

• animal care: 1 year (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Summerville, SC 29483 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Summerville, SC 29483: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person