Animal Care Technician

Job Title: Animal Care Technician

Department: Animal Shelter

Job Description:

City of Horn Lake

The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed.  The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the class. 

1. Assists in the daily functions of the animal shelter.

2. Maintains the shelter to ensure conditions are sanitary.

3. Performs general cleaning of office, restrooms, and other areas of the facilities; performs minor maintenance of facility and equipment.

4. Feeds and waters animals according to schedule; cleans kennels and cages using appropriate cleaning agents and equipment.

5. Enters data in computer including but not limited to Animal Location updates and memos that relay any intentions from a third party.

6. Maintains supplies for shelter, such as drugs, food, maintenance items; verifies that all items are received and forwards all invoices to the Animal Control Director for payment.

7. Performs outside maintenance such as mowing grass, trimming shrubs, and general cleanup around the facility.

8.. Assists customers in selecting animals for adoption or for reclaim.

9. Interacts with team members.

10 Works rotating shifts as assigned.

11. Regular and punctual attendance.

12. Communicate effectively verbally and write clearly, accurately, concisely, legibly, and with correct English grammar, construction and spelling.

13. Perform any other related duties as required or assigned.:

Overall, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge

• Various breeds of dogs, cats and other domestic animals.
• Basic methods of animal collection and impoundment
• Principles and practices of record keeping and recording.
• Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes and regulations related to the care and control of animals.
• Enforce animal regulations.
• Learn, interpret, and apply laws and regulations of the City related to animal control.
• Learn and utilize proper handling and muzzling techniques.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Pass a medical physical examination and drug test.
• Meet the City’s driving standards.
• Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities which may include the following; exposure to dirt, air contaminants, animals, temperature extremes, noise and toxic materials.
• May Push, pull or lift equipment, supplies and/or animals weighing over 100 lbs.
• Bend, twist, climb, crawl, squat, kneel or stoop to perform animal control duties.
• Stand, walk or run to perform animal control duties. 

         

          The Animal Care Technician may be a part-time and/or full-time and permanent position of the Animal Control Department. The immediate supervisor for this position is the Director of Animal Services.  The person in this position has no supervisory authority.  This position works regular hours year-round, although at times it may require more than the scheduled hours.  The person in this position may be required to perform shift work and may be required to be on call in the event of staff shortage or needs of the department.  This position is 95% indoors, while remaining 5% outdoors on community projects at times.  This position has accountability for monetary and fiscal issues related to the work for which the position is responsible.

            There is exposure to chemicals and/or hazardous materials.  The Animal Shelter Clerk position may be required to attend relevant training to enhance skills.

            FLSA:                Non-Exempt

            Reports To:        Animal Control Director

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