ANIMAL CARE PROVIDER / ENTRY

Montgomery County; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 37,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Montgomery County seeks an Animal Care Provider - Entry to ensure the health and safety of sheltered animals through attentive care and thorough documentation. The role includes responsibilities such as animal handling, assisting in examinations, providing services to the public, and maintaining a clean environment. Candidates must possess a high school diploma and specific certifications within six months of hire.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid U.S. driver's license.
• Certification as a Certified Euthanasia Technician (CET) required within six months.
• Experience in animal care preferred for advancement.

Responsibilities

• Ensure health and safety of sheltered animals through care and documentation.
• Perform euthanasia and prepare animal remains according to health regulations.
• Assist with adoptions and provide community information on responsible pet care.

Skills

Animal handling

Problem solving

De-escalation techniques

Empathy

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Ensures the health and safety of dogs in Animal Resource Center’s care through problem solving, prevention, and disease mitigation strategies to keep pets and people safe. Entry level class in animal care control occupation under close supervision requiring some knowledge of custodial care applicable to animals in order to safely care for sheltered animals.

Understands and interprets animal body language; demonstrates safe animal handling and restraint techniques.

Performs routine and thorough documentation of care provided, behavioral observations, health concerns, and other related care.

Provides care for sheltered animals (e.g., feeds, waters, cleans, enriches, and exercises animals), and cleans and disinfects cages, floors, and related kennel areas in accordance with established practices; selects animals for adoption, assists veterinarians with examinations, administers vaccines and medications to animals as required.

Performs euthanasia of injured, sick, and unadoptable animals by established approved methods. Prepares carcasses for disposal and disposes of animal remains according to state health regulations and established practices.

Escorts individuals through kennels to identify lost dogs, conducts pre-adoption interviews to ensure responsible placements, provides information to individuals (e.g., prices, conditions of adoption and effective care, state and local laws, animal behavior management, pet selection, etc.). Remains empathetic and non-judgmental in all interactions with community members, uses de-escalation techniques and persuasive communication to assist clients. Demonstrates familiarity with pet retention, rehoming, behavioral training, veterinary care, and other resources to connect pets in need. Applies judgement to make sound and safe decisions. Gathers information, assesses the situation, and provides the appropriate service(s).

Requires working knowledge of Ohio law regarding domestic animals, dog licensing, and dog control. Enters and retrieves information on computer (e.g., animal records), assists in general office operations (e.g., answers phone, provides information to public regarding licensing and dog control requirements), and operates portable two-way radio and uses various equipment to locate information (e.g., microfiche, computer terminal).

(Performs Related Duties as Required)

ANIMAL CARE PROVIDER - ENTRY

$18.06 - $22.83 Hourly
$37,564.80 - $47, 486.40 Annually

Completion of high school diploma; ability to read and write common vocabulary; OR alternative, equivalent evidence of the Minimum Class Requirements.

Driving Requirement:

Must maintain a current valid United States driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.

Training and Development:

Must have Certified Euthanasia Technician (CET) certification, and ASP Baton certification within six (6) months of hire date. Must maintain certification and licensure.

ANIMAL CARE PROVIDER

$19.17 - $24.45 Hourly
$39,873.60 - $50,856.00 Annually

Completion of high school diploma; ability to read and write common vocabulary; or alternative, equivalent evidence of the Minimum Class Requirements, and one (1) year Animal Care Provider-Entry experience.

Driving Requirement:

Must maintain a current valid United States driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.

Training and Development:

Must obtain Certified Euthanasia Technician (CET) certification, ASP Baton certification and Notary Public license within six (6) months of hire date. Must maintain certification and licensure.