What are the responsibilities and job description for the Animal Care Technician position at cityofarlington?
JOB SUMMARY:
Under general supervision, provides excellent humane care for the animals brought to and housed within Animal Services. Feeds and provides daily care for animals at the Animal Services Center; responsible for intaking, micro-chipping, vaccinating, and administering medications and performing humane euthanasia to animals. Responsible for animal husbandry, cleaning and sanitizing animal kennels, pens, and cages. Due to the politically sensitive and high-profile nature of the job, staff must be able to use discretion and have a high level of confidentiality.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
1. Provides and ensures the humane treatment and care for animals by providing animal husbandry, kennel sanitation, along with feeding and watering the animals. Ensures epidemiological risks are limited, disease and injury are rapidly observed and follows established protocols to ensure animal health and safety.
2. Ensures that facilities are in good repair and working order by recognizing the need for repairs and reporting them accordingly.
3. Maintains accurate records for animals, controlled substances, and documents according to Federal and State Law and policy. Maintains inventory records of controlled substances and Animal Services supplies. Maintains facilities in a neat and organized manner.
4. Maintains supplies and storage areas in a neat and organized manner, managing inventory and supplies in accordance with established policies and practices.
5. Receives animals from citizens and provides compassionate customer service.
OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:
6. Uses technology efficiently, including animal management software, field operations software, technological programs to streamline and organize workload, and basic office equipment.
7. Routes issues and complaints to the appropriate personnel.
8. Assists with coordination and communication with rescue partners and citizens.
