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Animal Care Technician

Home Fur Good
Phoenix, AZ Full Time
POSTED ON 1/31/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/30/2025

Who we are, Home Fur Good.

Our Vision …is to eliminate euthanasia of treatable and adoptable cats and dogs in Arizona

Our Mission …is to provide quality medical care, adoption placements, promote spay / neuter procedures, and provide outreach education for pet owners.

At the core of Home Fur Good’s Vision and Mission are the rescue, care, and adoption of dogs and cats to loving, permanent homes.  The care of the animals we rescue, the quality of the experience for our animals, adopters, volunteers, donors, & staff, and our Vision and Mission are dependent on safely and effectively managing this cycle of rescue, care, and adoption.  The Vision and Mission of Home Fur Good has and will always include both dogs and cats.

Job Description

Animal Care Technician and Trainer is responsible will be working as part of the ACT team with animals that require more experienced handlers. The duties include,

  • Assisting the lead Animal Care and Behaviorist in executing training plans for dogs
  • Specialist with difficult to handle dogs
  • Routine animal care and management
  • Routine medication delivery
  • Kennel and yard cleaning
  • Maintaining required record and notes
  • Other duties as assigned
  • Flexibility to work mornings or evenings and fill in when there are last minute shift vacancies.

This is an important role for the success of the mission of this organization and reliability, experienced dog trainer, and ability to handle any animals are critical to success in this role.

Required Qualifications and Responsibilities

  • Experience and expertise in best practice animal handling training, and behavioral management for dogs.
  • Qualified dog trainer and handler.
  • Ability to recognize common illnesses in cats and dogs and refer to veterinary staff.
  • Familiarity with rules, regulations, and best practices in animal handling for dogs.
  • Other Desired Qualifications

  • Strong interpersonal skills, with a pleasant, calm, and professional manner.
  • Ability to always show respect for co-workers and the public, even under stress.
  • Live within reasonable traveling distance to shelter near Shea and 32nd Street with reliable transportation.
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule with the ability to work any day and shift required.
  • Basic Information

  • This position is part time and hourly.
  • This position requires basic kennel cleaning and animal feeding
  • Professional references required.
  • Employment Type : Full Time

    Years Experience : 3 - 5 years

    Bonus / Commission : No

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