Animal Care Technician

Overview:

Under direction of the Animal Care Supervisor, the Animal Care Technician provides daily care and well-being to the animals at Palmetto Animal League Adoption Center, ensuring the environment is clean and welcoming for the animals. Animal Care Technicians are responsible for the feeding, cleaning, basic care and adoptions of the rescue dogs and cats. This is a hands-on animal care position and requires mornings and/or evenings. This position requires attention to detail, excellent time management skills, the ability to problem solve, the ability to work independently, and requires excellent communication skills with other members of the staff, volunteers, and the general public. We are hiring team members for both cats and dogs.

Job Responsibilities Include:

• Following all written policies, procedures and protocols.

• Clean and disinfect kennels, suites, cages, equipment, runs and other areas of the facility.

• Check and maintain supply levels; make simple observations regarding sickness and/or injury.

• Ability to handle all cats or dogs regardless of their breed, temperament, or behavior.

• Report any signs of illness, disease, injury or unusual activity to supervisor/manager.

• Provides food, water and proper care for cats or dogs by adhering to schedules and protocols within departmental policy.

• Monitors all animals, including those that may be isolated or quarantined, for signs of illness or unusual behavior; makes notations and reports problems regarding health and behavior of animals to the appropriate supervisor or medical staff member.

• Shall perform other duties as assigned.

• Perform daily animal enrichment activities.

Job Requirements:

• Prefer experience either working/volunteering for a rescue or caring for dogs and/or cats in a professional environment (boarding, vet office, rescue, groomer, etc.). Willing to train the right candidate.

• Ability to handle all cats or dogs regardless of their breed, temperament, or behavior. Dog Behaviorist trains all kennel team members.

• Must BE RELIABLE!!! Animals will be depending on you!

• Ability to juggle multiple tasks at the same time.

• Strong team player.

Physical Effort:

• May require lifting and carrying materials weighing up to 50 lbs.

• Handle dogs weighing up to 100 lbs.

• Walking and/or standing for long periods.

• Frequently work in a bent position.

• May be required to use strength or agility in restraining stronger, more active animals.

Working Conditions:

• Cat Care is an indoor and warehouse environment and dog care is a combination of indoor and outdoor environments.

• Exposure to unpleasant odors and noises.

• Exposure to bites, scratches and animal wastes.

• Possible exposure to contagious diseases.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $15.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Holidays
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Salary : $15