Animal Care Tech 1

Description

Job Summary:

The focus of   responsibility for the Animal Care Tech I is to provide of extended animal   care and ensure wellbeing of all residents, to learn the routine for the Admissions,   Rehab center and Adoption buildings. Some   responsibilities of the Animal Care Tech I include, using approved protocols,   the cleaning and monitoring of the animal holding areas/kennels/animal   transport vehicles/building/grounds.  Feeding/watering   the animals. Maintain a welcoming and sanitary   environment. PM dog walking. Washing   of dishes and laundry. Supporting the Animal Care Tech Lead and Animal Care   Manager as needed. Report changes in animal behavior and health to the office   teams so that appropriate notes can be entered into the animal’s record. Monitor animals for signs of illness and   take appropriate steps to facilitate needed care.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities: 

· Cleaning of the   animal holding areas/kennels/animal transport vehicles/building/grounds and   dog parks. 

· General Animal Care,   taking in considerations Residents, mental health and wellbeing.

· Washing of bowls/litter   pans/other animal equipment.

· Learn common   shelter diseases and symptoms.

· Follow cleaning   flow.

· Learn location,   proper use and sanitation procedures for safety equipment.

· Learn the   process for healthy vs. infected laundry and dishes.

· Properly complete   Rounds.

· Ensure that   individual animal nutritional needs are met.

· Watering of   animals.

· Assist Behavior Team with AM playgroups.

· Watch the   following videos and attend trainings: Shelter Tour, Dog Walking Handling and   Socializing, Cat Diseases, Dog Diseases, Fear Free and Fight Training.

· Understand the   information on the kennel cards.

· Monitoring of   animals for health and/or behavioral issues and immediately reporting of   animal health or behavior concerns to supervisor and/or office team member.

· Assist in   Compassion Services including but not limited to cremations/cleaning freezers   and crematorium.

· Dog walking.

· As needed, assist   in the transfer process including but not limited to the intake procedure/loading   and unloading of vehicles and all equipment.

· Communicating   effectively, both written and orally, with the public, staff and management   regarding policy, procedure, behavior and animal welfare issues. 

· Participating   in on-going education/training, including, but not limited to, on-line   courses and in-person seminars whenever required.

· Promoting   at all times, both internally & externally, a positive attitude and image   regarding the Shelter and its practices.

· Performing   related duties as assigned by supervisor.

· Maintaining   compliance with all policies and procedures. 

Study and learn SFAS operations policies and procedures including the personnel manual. 

Requirements

Job Requirements: 

· To complete The fear free shelter course within 90   days of employment.

· To complete The Fear free shelter course of Housing   and environment within 90 days of employment.

· To complete Dog handling/ leash training within the   first 60 days of employment.

· Regular   attendance as scheduled on time and ready to work.

· Schedule flexibility,   including weekends & Holidays.

· Communication   skills including ability to effectively communicate with internal and   external customers/staff/patrons/volunteers.

· Ability to   work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters   of instructions given, prescribed routines and time constraints.

· Ability to use chemicals including but not limited to   bleach/quaternary ammonium cleaning solutions (chemical used to kill   bacteria, viruses and mold, stabilized hydrogen peroxide.

· Handling of animals including but not limited to cats/dogs/rodents/small   mammals/rabbits/poultry/reptiles.

Physical Requirements: 

· Ability to   safely and successfully perform the essential job functions 

· Must be able to   lift and carry up to 50 lbs. 

· Must be able to   talk, listen and speak clearly with co-workers/volunteers/customers

· Walking, bending, twisting for as much as 8 to 10 hours per day

· Must be able to   be on your feet up to 4 hours at a time 8 to 10 hours per day

· Must be able to   tolerate odor, noise, allergens and cleaning chemicals.

While this is   intended to be an accurate reflection of the Animal Care Technician duties,   management reserves the right to revise duties as needed for the organization   without notice.