Animal Care Technician - Dogs at Animal Friends Alliance

Fort Collins, Colorado, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 Aug, 26

Salary

17.63

Posted On

17 May, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Animal Handling, Sanitization, Animal Behavior Assessment, Time Management, Communication Skills, Google Suite, Microsoft Office, Medication Administration, Data Entry, Problem Solving, Organizational Skills, Emotional Intelligence

Industry

Veterinary Services

Description

Description Full-Time $17.63/hour Open Availability including weekends and holidays Required: 1 year of animal handling Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, SIMPLE IRA, Vacation, First Stop Health, Premium Holiday Pay General Under the direction of the Animal Care Supervisors and Manager, the Animal Care Technician provides daily care and well-being to the animals at Animal Friends Alliance, ensuring the environment is clean and welcoming for the animals. Animal Care Technicians are responsible for the feeding, cleaning, and basic care of shelter dogs and cats. This is a hands-on animal care position. This position requires attention to detail, excellent time management skills, the ability to problem solve, the ability to work independently, and excellent communication skills with other members of the staff, volunteers, and the general public. Major Duties and Responsibilities: ? Thoroughly clean and sanitize animal kennels and other work areas. ? Cleans kennels, feeds animals, and performs related housekeeping duties and general care for animals ? Assist with the coordination of kenneling and the movement of animals. ? Provide guidance for animal care volunteers. ? Ensures the behavioral and enrichment needs of all shelter animals are met ? Assesses animals and makes recommendations regarding their disposition. ? Facilitates dog playgroups, dog assessments, and public dog introductions. ? Performs general shelter duties, including receiving animals brought to the shelter and transporting animals to offsite locations. ? Perform or assist with the maintenance of equipment. ? Interact with other departments and assist with additional animal care services such as the delivery of medication and treatment. ? Monitor and maintain food and supplies. ? Perform data entry and documentation to update animal records. ? Follow proper safety procedures and meet standards, reporting concerns or violations immediately to the Animal Care Supervisor, Animal Care Manager, or Director of Shelter Services. ? Communicate supply needs to the Animal Care Supervisor or Manager. ? Notify the Animal Care Manager or Director of Shelter Services of maintenance and repair needs. ? Ensures that morning/closing checklists are done accurately and completed as assigned. ? Take immediate action to address hazardous situations. ? Ensure staff and volunteers follow appropriate safety measures. ? Promote teamwork by demonstrating a cooperative, flexible, adaptable, and helpful attitude with all staff and volunteers. Other Duties: ? Attends one-on-ones with direct supervisor. ? Assists other teams as needed. ? Other duties as assigned Organization-Wide Duties: ? Treats animals humanely, with compassion and concern, both on and off the job, and conveys these values to others, in word and action. ? Represents Animal Friends Alliance in a professional and courteous manner at all times. ? Provides quality service to customers, volunteers, and staff, recognizing their individual contributions to Animal Friends Alliance. Monitors, supports, motivates and champions volunteers and their work. ? Solicits monetary and in-kind donations by raising awareness of the organization's work, goals, and financial needs. ? Follows all safety rules to ensure a safe work environment at all times. Takes immediate action to address any safety concerns or noncompliance issues that could put an animal, employee, volunteer, visitor, or the organization at risk. ? Learns basic duties of other departments, and supports other departments and staff. ? Monitors, supports, motivates, and accredits volunteers and their work. ? Understands and operates by Animal Friends Alliance’s core values. ? Regular and timely presence on-site. Work Environment: ? Work performed in an animal shelter setting ? Potential for exposure to zoonotic diseases and cleaning chemicals Unusual Demands: ? Work is subject to frequent interruptions. ? Employee is subject to work weekends, holidays, and beyond the normal scheduled hours of work. Requirements Education/Experience: Education ? Required: High School Diploma or Equivalent ? Preferred: Associates or Bachelor's degree from an accredited university. Experience: ? Required: One year caring for animals. ? Preferred: Two years of animal handling in a fast-paced environment Miscellaneous ? Valid Driver’s License: Required ? Sincere interest in Animal Friends Alliance’s mission & vision Knowledge: ? Knowledge of Google Suite, including Gmail and Google Drive. ? Knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Excel ? Knowledge of animal breed, behavior, handling, and care ? Basic technical procedures used in giving shots and medicating animals Skills: ? Effective verbal and interpersonal skills for in-person, writte,n and telephone communication, for interaction with the public and colleagues. ? Excellent organizational skills. ? High level of professionalism. ? Emotional intelligence, work ethic,s and integrity. ? Strong computer skills. ? Detail-oriented. Abilities: ? Able to understand and use a database. ? Able to prioritize duties and perform multiple tasks. ? Able to work in a high-stress, fast-paced environment. ? Able to learn, retain, and communicate a wide variety of information. ? Able to work autonomously. ? Able to plan, schedul,e and organize multiple priorities and a high volume of work. Physical, Sensor,y and Mental Requirements Physical Frequent ? Sit, stand, walk, bend, squat, kneel, crawl, reach above head, and push/pull objects. ? Write legibly. Occasional ? Lift and carry up to 35 pounds unassisted, and over 35 pounds with assistance. ? Exposure to hazards: Biological, chemical, noise, and sharp instruments. ? Write legibly ? Climb ? Operate standard pedals in a company vehicle. ? There is a potential for exposure to zoonotic diseases and cleaning chemicals, dangerous and fractious animals, high noise levels when in the kennel area or around animals, and animal bites and scratches while handling animals. ? Exposure to marked changes in temperature. Sensory Requirements: (Required, Important or N/A) Required ? Can hear normal tones ? Can hear soft tones ? Eyesight - Normal/corrected to 20/40 ? Eyesight - Close eye work ? Eyesight - Color recognition Important ? Can distinguish smells ? Can distinguish temperatures by touch/proximity Not applicable ? Can distinguish tastes Mental Requirements: (Required, Important, or N/A) Required ? Ability to read, spea,k and write English ? Ability to control emotions ? Ability to cultivate and project a positive attitude in the work setting, and when representing Animal Friends Alliance in public. ? Ability to work with controlled substances ? Ability to handle stress Note: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the job.

Responsibilities

Provide daily care, feeding, and cleaning for shelter dogs and cats to ensure their well-being and a clean environment. Facilitate dog playgroups, perform behavioral assessments, and maintain accurate animal records.