Kennel Technician-Part Time

SUMMARY OF JOB

Responsible for the routine care of all animals in the kennel. The work may involve basic tasks such as feeding to more complicated tasks such as administering basic treatment to animals. Responsible for maintaining a clean and sanitary environment.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• · Perform daily cleaning of kennels, cages, and public areas, following proper disease control protocols
• · Clean and maintain equipment: i.e., carriers, leashes, brushes, etc.
• · Stock all kennel and cleaning supplies, and maintain inventory
• · Wash food bowls and water bowls and store them in an orderly fashion
• · Provide each animal with food and water following approved feeding protocols
• · Assist as needed with the check-in of new animals and inspection
• · Monitor animals and inform the Animal Control Officer or veterinarian of any health issues or unusual behavior with the animals
• · Answer phone calls and schedule appointments
• · Provide information about animals to citizens
• · Groom animals
• · Mix food, liquid formulas, medications, and food supplements according to prescriptions
• · Performs other duties aligned with the skills, authority, and pay grade and have been determined to improve city operations.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Ability to:

• · Read, write, understand, and follow oral and written instructions
• · Humanely handle animals under various circumstances
• · Detect signs of illness, injury, or stress to animals
• · Establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers encountered during work
• · Communicate with the public daily in a professional manner

SUPERVISORY/BUDGET RESPONSIBILITIES

· NONE

WORKING CONDITIONS

• · Will be required to stand for long periods, bend and squat regularly
• · Will be required to lift and carry bags and boxes up to forty (40) pounds
• · May be required to handle animals up to 100 pounds, unassisted

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

· Texas Class “C” Driver’s License

PREFERENCES

• · Previous kennel, veterinary, or animal care experience
• · Bilingual in Spanish and English

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $37,381.00 - $48,773.00 per year

Shift:

• Afternoon shift
• Day shift
• Morning shift

Work setting:

• In-person

Work Location: In person