Animal Care Technician

Position Title:

Animal Care Technician

Position Type:

Part-Time Hourly

Department:

Animal Care

Starting Salary:

$15.00/Hour

Benefits:

Full time employees are eligible for health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, paid time off and employee discounts. Part-time employees are eligible for paid sick leave.

Position Summary:

The Animal Care Technician is responsible for providing quality care and treatment for our shelter animals. ACTs clean living quarters, prepare meals, enrich the animals, assist the Adoption Coordinator with Meet and Greets, provide medication as needed, walk our dogs three times a day, and maintain cleanliness and organization throughout the shelter.

Roles & Responsibilities

Animal Care:

• Handle all cats and dogs regardless of their breed, temperament, or behavior
• Clean and disinfect kennels, suites, cages, equipment, runs and other areas of the facility
• Provide food, water, and proper care for all shelter animals by adhering to schedules
• Perform daily enrichment activities
• Report any signs of illness, disease, injury or unusual activity to the Medical Coordinator
• Follow instructions, measure prescribed dosages, and administer medications as directed by the Medical Coordinator
• Assist the Adoption Coordinator with dog behavioral assessments
• Post to Slack “Inventory” channel as needed.
• Follow all written shelter procedures and protocols

Shelter Upkeep & Maintenance:

• Clean and restock laundry, dishes, toys, litter pans and carriers
• Restock food and litter bins after each room is cleaned
• Take out trash from waste receptacles throughout the shelter and grounds
• Keep staff break room tidy
• Organize donations for the shelter and Pet Food Pantry
• Alert the Director of the Facility of malfunctioning or broken equipment or appliances

Public Relations:

• Present and maintain a positive attitude with and around the public, volunteers and peers
• Assist the Adoption Coordinator with adoption meetings
• Provide cordial, responsive, and accurate customer service

Qualifications

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Background in animal care and animal handling preferred
• Background in medicine or applicants who are currently taking classes in the medical field preferred.

Skills:

• Passion for animal care
• Reliable transportation
• Basic technology proficiency
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Ability to problem solve and think through solutions
• Ability to follow instructions, work independently and as part of a team

Physical Requirements:

• ACTs must be able to work around people and animals, including standing, walking several miles daily, bending, crouching, standing on a step stool, and lifting at least 40 lbs.
• Required job duties are performed around the shelter and outdoors. This includes regular exposure to animals in their kennels, outdoors in the play yards, etc.

Availability:

• ACTs must have weekend availability, be able to work holidays, and occasionally work overtime

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Chestertown, MD 21620 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $15