What are the responsibilities and job description for the Animal care technician position at Lexington Humane Society?
FT Animal Care Technician
The Animal Care Technician (ACT) functions as an expert in providing basic care for the animals at LHS. The ACT is responsible for maintaining a sanitary, humane environment and providing basic care for the animals with compassion and dedication.
All applicants must be 18 years of age and have a high school diploma or equivalent.
Applicants must have a flexible schedule, be available to work 40 hours each week. Required shifts start as early as 7am and end as late as 6pm.
WEEKENDS AND HOLIDAYS ARE REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION.
Responsibilities for the ACT position include :
- Animal Care
- Prioritizes compassionate and humane care of animals, including dogs, cats, wildlife, and livestock
- Ensures proper placement and housing of animals in the shelter
- Ensures proper care, feeding, and watering of animals
- Ensures all cages have animal identification cards and appropriate signs
- Interacts with animals in a safe, humane, and respectful manner
- Remains alert and aware of animal health and conduct
- Reports any potential health problems / illnesses to the vet tech department
- Completes all activities consistent with Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
- Assists in animal handling and transport within the facility
- Bathes animals as needed
- Exercises animals as needed
- Provides enrichment as needed
- Facility Care
- Ensures proper cleaning and disinfecting of the kennels, cages, and floors throughout the facility
- Conducts regular checks throughout the day and cleans cages as necessary
- Assists with grounds, facilities, and building upkeep as directed
- Organizes and distributes donated items as directed
- Ensures all public areas are neat and clean
- Ensures laundry is done every day
- Disposes of trash as needed
- Completes other tasks as assigned
- Customer Service
- Exemplifies exceptional customer service
- Facilitates safe meet-and-greets between adoptable animals and owned pets
- Provides basic information on animals and politely directs unrelated inquiries to the proper authority
- Assists volunteers with handling animals
- Educates the public on the difference between the Lexington Humane Society and Lexington-Fayette Animal Care & Control
Are you passionate about animals? Do you want to make a positive impact in our community? Lexington Humane Society (LHS) could be the place for you!
As an Animal Care Technician with LHS, you have the opportunity to work hands on with animals, provide life-saving care, and enrich their lives! LHS is an organization that sets our sights on becoming a national model for professionalism in animal welfare.
However you define your professional goals, at LHS, you have the opportunity to achieve them. We are as passionate about our employees as we are about our mission!
- Exciting work environment and the opportunity to work with animals everyday
- Weekly pay at starting rate of $13 / hour
- Opportunities for career advancement and merit based increases
- Hand-on training and professional development
- Uniforms and safety equipment
- Eligibility to participate in a Pet Wellness Program for your owned pets
- 20% merchandise discount
Last updated : 2024-10-31
Salary : $13 - $13