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Animal Care TechnicianTuscaloosa Metro Animal Shelter • Tuscaloosa, AL, US
Animal Care Technician

Animal Care Technician

Tuscaloosa Metro Animal Shelter • Tuscaloosa, AL, US
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Job Description

Job Description
JOB SUMMARY


Responsible for maintaining proper disease control protocols, including cleaning of kennels/facility, laundry, providing care to the animals, and general maintenance of the facility.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS (but not limited to)


Clean cages and public area following disease control protocols to ensure a sterile environment.

Wash dishes following protocols

Wash laundry

Wash portable carriers

Keep floors clean

Walk dogs

Maintain cleanliness of organization (keep yard scooped, take out trash, and spot clean throughout the day)

Other duties assigned.

EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES


Will be asked to communicate with the public daily in a professional manner.

Must be able to learn basic veterinary concepts such as vaccine protocols, deworming protocols, and information about diseases prevalent in animals.

Must be able to stand or sit for 8 or more hours.

Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds repeatedly throughout the day.

Must be able to bend and kneel repeatedly.

Must be able to work in potentially extreme environmental temperatures.

Must have good range of motion, have good vision, and possess good hand-eye coordination.

Must be able to work under stressful situations and work efficiently and effectively under those conditions.

Must be able to cope with varying degrees of injured animals and with euthanasia.

Ability to cope with frustrating situations and remain calm.

Ability to rapidly and accurately process information.

Ability to recognize the need for assistance and ask for help.

Ability to work independently and work as a team.

POTENTIAL FOR PROLONGED EXPOSURE


Prolonged exposure to various aqueous solutions, including but not limited to, dish soaps, laundry detergents, bleach, etc.

Prolonged exposure to various zoonotic diseases.

PREFERRED


Experience working in an animal shelter environment or veterinary clinic preferred. Candidate should be a highly motivated, enthusiastic self-starter with a positive, professional attitude.

WORK ENVIRONMENT


The offices and operations of an animal shelter can be high stress and very busy at times. This position can have a changing schedule based upon need. The schedule may require evening, weekend, holiday, and over-time work if necessary. We are flexible with schedules, but we must be able to accommodate what we need.

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