What are the responsibilities and job description for the Animal Tender position at Fairbanks North Star, Borough of (AK)?
Care for and perform euthanasia on animals impounded at the Animal Control Shelter.
SALARY: 6A
REPORTS TO: Animal Control Manager
POSITIONS SUPERVISED: None1. Clean and disinfect kennels and feed the animals according to established schedules and procedures.
2. Evaluate animals for health and temperament, tend to minor injuries, and administer prescribed medications. Report any animal needing veterinary care to the Animal Control Manager.
3. Show animals that are available for adoption to prospective new owners. Advise them on animal behavior, training, and breed characteristics.
4. Perform paperwork associated with shelter animals. Enter data into computer system.
5. Perform euthanasia of animals by intravenous injection.
6. Operate crematory to dispose of animal carcasses, clean out and dispose of ashes.
7. Receive and book in animals from the public.
8. Perform janitorial tasks and groundskeeping including minor maintenance and snow removal.
9. May answer phone calls regarding policies, lost and found animals, animal availability, and other office duties.
10. May coordinate training and activities for volunteers and other off-site events.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
1. High school diploma or equivalent. One year of demonstrated professional experience in providing care and proper handling of dogs and or/cats, and six months experience with direct public contact. Experience with small mammals, exotics, livestock, and other types of domestic animals preferred. Veterinary Technician certification preferred.
2. Experience with administering intravenous injections preferred.
3. Basic knowledge of personal computers; type with speed and accuracy.
4. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and professionally, both orally and in written form.
5. Must be able to work weekends and holidays
6. PREFERRED: Ability to have and maintain a valid driver’s license and to meet insurance standards and maintain insurability under the Borough’s insurance program. If personal automobile is used for Borough business, proof of insurance at statutory limits must be provided. (A CURRENT COPY OF DRIVING RECORD WILL BE REQUIRED UPON REQUEST)
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
1. Ability to deal with the public in a sensitive manner under stressful situations.
2. Ability to handle, in a humane manner, various animal temperaments.
OTHER
1. Proficiency tests on written skills, animal handling/evaluation, and breed identification may be required at time of interview.
2. Successful applicant may be required to take a series of rabies prophylaxis vaccinations and an annual hearing test.
3. This position requires a criminal background investigation.JOB CONTACTS:
Ordinary business contact with employees in own division and continuous public contact.
JOB RESPONSIBILITY:
Supervisor responsibilities: directs work flow of permanent/temporary/seasonal/ volunteers; experiences minor problems daily and occasional major ones that must be resolved on own initiative with little immediate supervision; the consequences of error, carelessness or mistaken judgment require normal effort to recover.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Environment (animal shelter) where conditions are generally unpleasant with disagreeable conditions (noise, odors, ashes from crematory and year-round outdoor environment) on a somewhat continuous basis with a major health and accident risk; requires short periods of heavy lifting, pushing or pulling (50 lbs.).
This position falls under the Borough’s Blood Borne Pathogen (BBP) Exposure Control Program as it is reasonably anticipated that infrequent exposure to blood or other bodily fluids may occur while performing some job duties.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
SALARY: 6A
REPORTS TO: Animal Control Manager
POSITIONS SUPERVISED: None1. Clean and disinfect kennels and feed the animals according to established schedules and procedures.
2. Evaluate animals for health and temperament, tend to minor injuries, and administer prescribed medications. Report any animal needing veterinary care to the Animal Control Manager.
3. Show animals that are available for adoption to prospective new owners. Advise them on animal behavior, training, and breed characteristics.
4. Perform paperwork associated with shelter animals. Enter data into computer system.
5. Perform euthanasia of animals by intravenous injection.
6. Operate crematory to dispose of animal carcasses, clean out and dispose of ashes.
7. Receive and book in animals from the public.
8. Perform janitorial tasks and groundskeeping including minor maintenance and snow removal.
9. May answer phone calls regarding policies, lost and found animals, animal availability, and other office duties.
10. May coordinate training and activities for volunteers and other off-site events.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
1. High school diploma or equivalent. One year of demonstrated professional experience in providing care and proper handling of dogs and or/cats, and six months experience with direct public contact. Experience with small mammals, exotics, livestock, and other types of domestic animals preferred. Veterinary Technician certification preferred.
2. Experience with administering intravenous injections preferred.
3. Basic knowledge of personal computers; type with speed and accuracy.
4. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and professionally, both orally and in written form.
5. Must be able to work weekends and holidays
6. PREFERRED: Ability to have and maintain a valid driver’s license and to meet insurance standards and maintain insurability under the Borough’s insurance program. If personal automobile is used for Borough business, proof of insurance at statutory limits must be provided. (A CURRENT COPY OF DRIVING RECORD WILL BE REQUIRED UPON REQUEST)
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
1. Ability to deal with the public in a sensitive manner under stressful situations.
2. Ability to handle, in a humane manner, various animal temperaments.
OTHER
1. Proficiency tests on written skills, animal handling/evaluation, and breed identification may be required at time of interview.
2. Successful applicant may be required to take a series of rabies prophylaxis vaccinations and an annual hearing test.
3. This position requires a criminal background investigation.JOB CONTACTS:
Ordinary business contact with employees in own division and continuous public contact.
JOB RESPONSIBILITY:
Supervisor responsibilities: directs work flow of permanent/temporary/seasonal/ volunteers; experiences minor problems daily and occasional major ones that must be resolved on own initiative with little immediate supervision; the consequences of error, carelessness or mistaken judgment require normal effort to recover.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Environment (animal shelter) where conditions are generally unpleasant with disagreeable conditions (noise, odors, ashes from crematory and year-round outdoor environment) on a somewhat continuous basis with a major health and accident risk; requires short periods of heavy lifting, pushing or pulling (50 lbs.).
This position falls under the Borough’s Blood Borne Pathogen (BBP) Exposure Control Program as it is reasonably anticipated that infrequent exposure to blood or other bodily fluids may occur while performing some job duties.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Salary : $27
