What are the responsibilities and job description for the Animal Care Technician position at Humane Society of Midland County (HSOMC)?
Primary focus of position: ACT’s take care of a range of duties at HSoMC. If you like a fast-paced work environment that is constantly changing and never predictable this might be the job for you!
ACT’s Duties & Responsibilities:
· Intake of stray and owner surrendered animals.
· Counseling adopters and processing adoptions.
· Administering medical treatments including prescribed medications to resident animals.
· Assisting with cleaning duties.
· Interacting with and assisting volunteers and fosters.
· Customer service duties include answering phones and utilizing computer skills each day, participation in fundraisers, among many other possible duties.
· This position works closely with our community and an ideal candidate will need to be compassionate and customer service minded. Animal handling experience is a plus but not a requirement.
· Animals can be dirty and in this includes feces clean up.
ACT’s Requirements and Qualifications:
· A high school diploma or GED certificate (preferred).
· Experience working with animals; ACT experience preferred.
· Physical stamina, ability to be on your feet multiple hours.
· Ability to lift 50 pounds unassisted regularly, 50 pounds assisted.
· Ability to communicate with other staff appropriately.
· Work weekends and holidays.
· May be exposed to or required to navigate difficult/emotionally upsetting circumstances.
Job Type: Part-time
Expected hours: 28 – 30 per week
Benefits:
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 4 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Evening shift
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person