What are the responsibilities and job description for the Animal Care Technician position at La Plata County Humane Society?
Department: Shelter
Reports to: Shelter Supervisor
Position Type: Full Time
Pay Range: $17-$20/hour (CONPA)
Position Summary: Animal Care Technicians are responsible for the daily care of all animals at the La Plata County Humane Society. This position requires the proper feeding, cleaning and disinfecting of all areas to provide a healthy environment for all animals in our care. The kennel team provides our animals with sustenance, love, support, daily exercise, and enrichment.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Thoroughly cleans and disinfects all animal holding rooms on a daily basis. Washes and sterilizes water and food bowls. Wash, dry and fold laundry. Rotates between the kennel and cattery.
- Responsible for the daily feeding and monitoring of eating habits of all animals.
- Observes animal appearance and activity for general physical condition, obvious signs of illness, disease or discontent and report signs appropriately. Fulfills POC (Point of Communication) roll on assigned day (after 90 day review).
- Learn about and utilize animal handling skills aligning with the fear free program and behavioral training. Administer routine animal vaccinations and medications to animals when needed. Gains knowledge of the various breeds of animals, identifying sex of animals and vaccinations. Assists volunteers when needed.
- Assists the public with viewing adoptable animals.
- Properly stocks and organizes all animal holding areas. Maintains equipment used to complete jobs assignments and keeps equipment and tools in good working condition.
- After 90 days assists the behavior department with viewing adoptable animals.
Skills and Qualifications:
- Must be 18 years of age.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Ability to lift 50 lbs or more. Ability to be on your feet for long periods of time.
- Ability to take direction. Must be willing to learn and develop professionally.
- Effective communication, organization, and multitasking skills.
- Attention to detail.
- Experience in animal welfare is preferred but not required.
- Customer service skills and the ability to work with others in a fast-paced environment.
- Holidays and weekends may be required.
Note: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities or qualifications associated with the job. Other duties as assigned.
Summary of Benefits
11 paid Federal Holidays plus your birthday
Paid vacation time plus 80 hours of paid sick time (twice the required amount in Colorado)
Dental and vision insurance
Wages set by the Colorado Nonprofit Association plus an annual bonus
Paid professional development opportunities and paid staff enrichment events
Service Anniversary celebrations
Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Free basic vet care for your pet and free pet bereavement services
Free lunch if you win the monthly Kudos contest
Free unlimited ice cream
Free LPCHS Sweatshirt
20% off at the Thrift Store
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Paid time off
- Uniform allowance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 4x10
- Day shift
- Holidays
- Morning shift
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17 - $20
