Animal Care Technician

JOB DESCRIPTION

Title:  Animal Care Attendant Volunteer

Reports to:  Kennel Lead

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

Responsible for the overall care of animals within the shelter. To provide constant cleanliness of cages, runs and shelter areas and the proper care and feeding of all shelter animals.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Follow shelter procedures.
  • Unpacking, labeling, stocking of shelter supplies and donations.
  • Make sure kennels are clean and smell fresh.
  • Recognize and report any unusual condition or abnormal behavior of any shelter animal to Kennel Lead.
  • Feed each animal as proscribed by Kennel Lead and report any abnormalities in appetite to shelter staff.
  • Release animals to their owners as directed by shelter management or Ross County Dog Wardens.
  • Assist Kennel Lead and other shelter personnel with the administration with medications or with restraint.
  • Make sure cages and animals are properly numbered and identified.
  • Cleans and sanitizes all cages, runs, and related areas.
  • Wash and dry towels and blankets.
  • Wash and sterilize food bowls.
  • Wash and sterilize toys.
  • Perform general cleaning as needed.
  • Empty trash.
  • Patrol shelter grounds daily, picking up any trash and stool material.
  • Maintain equipment used to complete job assignments and keep tools and equipment in good working order. Do minor repairs on equipment if able and notify shelter management as to major repairs

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Must be 18 years of age or older.
  • Ability to lift and carry up to 100 lbs.
  • Ability to pass a background check. 
  • Previous experience in an Animal Shelter or related field preferred

WORK ENVIRONMENT

  • Physical demands include, but are not limited to:
    • Potential lifting and moving animals.
    • Frequent movement, including but not limited to, standing, walking, stooping, carrying heavy loads, movement of cages, restraining active animals.
  • Working Conditions include:
    • Possible exposure to dangerous, diseased, frightened, and injured animals.
    • Possible exposure to potentially harmful chemicals and drugs.
    • Working with strong cleaning agents on wet surfaces.
    • Indoor and outdoor work in all weather conditions.
    • Possible exposure to bites, scratches, and animal waste.
    • Possible exposure to contagious disease.
    • Exposure to unpleasant odors and loud noises.
  • Emotional Demands include:
    • Euthanasia.
    • Animal abuse.
    • Animal neglect.

REQUIRED COMMITMENT

2 to 4 hours per week with a minimum 6-month commitment.

Contact Rosscohumanesociety@gmail.com to apply.


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