JOB SUMMARY

Kennel Technician performs general care and maintenance of all animals boarded in the kennels. Additionally, the incumbent provides excellent customer service to members of the general public and other city employees.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Cares for new all animals that are boarded in the shelter in a prompt manner.

• Maintains care for all animals in the facility on a frequent bases by feeding, watering and examining the animals for illness or injury.

• Maintains the cleanliness of areas, cages, and equipment or kennels and disinfects throughout the work day (i.e. ensures no cages or kennels are soiled and odors are not apparent).

• Grooms and socializes with the animals, and on occasion, handles animals that are difficult to restrain.

• Baths animals by treating for fleas, ticks, or other skin conditions.

• Washes and dries towels and blankets, empties trash, sweeps, mops, sprays down, sterilizes water and food bowls, and patrols the shelter for any additional needs deemed necessary.

• Provides coverage in the public areas including: staffing the front desk, responding to the public in person and over the phone.

• Provides direction and supervision to community service workers and volunteers.

• Provides guidance, advice, and assistance to others on work assignments.

• Holds animals while a certified euthanasia officer performs euthanasia.

• Assists in the application of medications to sick or injured animals.

• Assists with the intake of animals.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Requires [High School Diploma or GED, and one (1) year of related work experience].

SCHEDULE

Tuesday – Saturday, 8am-5pm

PAY

$9.17HR

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