Animal Care Technician
An Animal Care Technician works one-on-one with animals. This position is responsible for monitoring and maintaining the health of animals under their care and performs duties such as receiving new animals, cleaning and changing kennels and providing food and water. Other duties may include updating and maintaining animal records, administering medications, sterilizing equipment, preparing laboratory samples (Rabies testing), assisting with medical care of animals and interacting with and educating the public on topics such as pet overpopulation, feline population management, etc.
Essential Functions:
Include but are not limited to:
- Provides animals with appropriate housing, food, water, bedding, toys and other mental stimulation and enrichment, social interaction with humans and, where appropriate, other animals.
- Observes animals for signs of illness or injury and reports findings to veterinary team.
- Socializes animals with potential adopters and other animals as appropriate.
- Facilitates health checks for animals at the time of adoption or shelter partner placement.
- Cleans and disinfects all animal areas.
- Humanely euthanizes animals as needed under the direction of the Shelter Services Manager.
- Participates in the intake process of incoming animals which includes scanning for microchip, vaccinating, deworming, aging, sexing, and identifying breeds.
- Participates in daily enrichment for all animals onsite, including playgroups.
- Safely handles animals utilizing Fear Free methods to ensure animals are calm, comfortable and our staff is safe at all times.
- Documents daily observations and concerns in shelter software for all animals in our care and reports progress to the ACT Lead and Shelter Services Manager.
- Performs other duties as assigned