Canine Care Tech - Main Shelter

Description

STARTING PAY: $17.50/HR.

SCHEDULE: TBD - SOME EVENINGS AND WEEKEND DAYS REQUIRED

POSITION SUMMARY

Canine Care Technicians are responsible for ensuring that each canine is provided the highest quality of care during their stay at Wayside Waifs by maintaining clean and comfortable living quarters and providing mental stimulation and physical exercise on a daily basis.

Technicians work closely with volunteers and the public, while remaining in constant communication with other departments regarding the mental and physical health of the canines. 

PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIES

1. Ensure that all animals experience a high degree of care, compassion, and support to achieve overall operational goals for the organization
2. Ensure smooth and efficient operations of all animal care by
   • Ensuring all canine care tasks are completed, in accordance to the standard operating procedures in a timely fashion
   • Assisting other canine care technicians as necessary
   • Ensuring all supplies are stocked and available for use
   • High level of communication with Manager and other team member
3. Ensure compliance with all regulatory, safety, security and operational standards related to animal care
4. Establish and demonstrate effective working relationships with members of the public, Wayside Waifs staff, and volunteers
5. Attend training required to enhance knowledge and animal handling skills
6. Comply with all Wayside Waifs policies and best practices

PRIMARY TASKS & DUTIES

• Deep clean all kennels daily
• Feed and water dogs  
• Lay blankets and provide toys to the animals
• Ensure that the dog housing areas are clean and smells fresh at all times
• Spot clean all areas throughout the day and deep clean additional kennels as needed
• Monitor that animals are placed in the appropriate size kennel
• Enter all relevant animal information into database with respect to behavior, health, movement, personality
• Walk general population dogs and monitor walking lists
• Rotate dogs into playgroups  
• Prepare and provide daily enrichment as directed
• Communicate status of workload and information about animals to staff working next shift
• Provide support for the preparation and execution of special events as needed 
• Regularly communicate with supervisor, discussing any challenges, ideas, or suggestions related to the department or overall shelter operations

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/KEY COMPENTENCIES

• Demonstrate a high level of skill at building rapport with the animals and other Wayside Waifs employees
• Demonstrate initiative and problem-solving skills to better serve animals and the organization
• Strong attention to detail and task orientation
• Ability to work under pressure
• Must be dependable and punctual
• Essential staff requires working holiday’s and in poor weather

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Demonstrated experience working effectively with people and animals in a variety of high-stress situations
• Animal experience preferred with shelter or vet clinic

Physical

• Must be able to lift 50lbs. to waist height in order to move animals from kennels, lift food bags, and push and pull a force (i.e. pushing water with the squeegee)
• Repetitive bending, kneeling, stooping and similar movements required
• Must be able to physically restrain animals weighing up to and including 100 lbs.
• Able to work with exposure to wet and/or humid conditions and outside weather condition
• Significant amount of standing during a typical day, exposure to fumes, animal smells and airborne particles
• Noise level is moderate to high
• Exposure to animal waste

Education

• High School diploma or GED

Qualifications

Salary : $18