What are the responsibilities and job description for the Kennel Technician position at Smith County?
This full time position is responsible for providing care for sheltered animals, treating them with kindness and respect, and socializing with the animals in order to make them more adoptable. The primary purpose of this position is to maintain a clean and sanitary environment for sheltered animals.
The Kennel Technician should enjoy working with dogs.
- Perform daily cleaning of kennels, cages and public areas, following proper disease control protocol to ensure a disinfected environment.
- Provides each animal with food and water following approved feeding protocols.
- Washes food and water bowls and puts them away in an orderly fashion.
- Helps with washing, drying and folding of laundry.
- Will administer vaccines and medications.
- Bath dogs as needed for cleanliness and medication.
- Monitors needed supplies and communicate to Supervisor of what is needed in a timely manner.
- Follows proper safety measures and procedures when using chemicals and cleaning supplies.
- Help maintain a clean and organized shelter.
- Inform the Animal Shelter Coordinator of any health issues with the animals.
- Provides accurate information and friendly professional service to the public and to co-workers in a positive, courteous, truthful and tactful manner.
- Must be able to work independently and be self-motivated.
- Responsible for all other duties as assigned by the Animal Shelter Coordinator or the Animal Control Supervisor.
- Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
- Humanely handle animals under various circumstances.
- Work harmoniously with other employees.
- Must be punctual, reliable and responsible.
High School diploma or G.E.D.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Daily standing for long periods, walking, squatting, bending, pulling and reaching. Must be able to lift, move or carry animals or objects weight up to 100 pounds, and use strong chemicals for disinfecting kennels.
Majority of work will take place in an indoor environment with exposure to continuous elevated noise levels and strong odors.
Salary : $31,980 - $35,258
