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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 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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