ANIMAL CARE PROVIDER / ENTRY

Montgomery County Government; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 37,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading government organization as an Animal Care Provider, where you'll ensure the health and safety of dogs in care. This entry-level position involves a variety of animal care tasks, along with documentation and communication with the public, contributing to responsible pet management. Certification and training will be provided, alongside competitive benefits and opportunities for growth.

Benefits

Health insurance with HSA match

Paid vacation

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness program and incentives

Life insurance

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma; ability to read and write.
• Must obtain Certified Euthanasia Technician (CET) certification.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Provides care for sheltered animals including feeding and cleaning.
• Assists veterinarians and administers vaccinations.
• Handles euthanasia and disposes of animal remains.

Skills

Animal handling

Documentation

Empathy

Problem-solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Position Overview

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.

Summary Of Job Duties

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)

Minimum Qualifications And Requirements

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.

All Montgomery County employees become members of the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System and have access to deferred compensation programs.

Benefits may vary for full-time, part-time, intermittent, and seasonal employees and/or due to union affiliation. The list below demonstrates the benefits that may be available to employees according to employment status and is subject to change.

Full-Time Employees (40 hours per week): Health insurance with HSA match, wellness program and incentives, life insurance, paid vacation, paid personal leave days, sick leave, holiday pay, tuition reimbursement, and access to dental, vision, short-term disability, accident & critical care benefits.

Part-Time Employees (Benefits Eligible) (scheduled 21+ hours per week): Health insurance with HSA match, wellness program and incentives, life insurance, paid personal leave days, sick leave, holiday pay for hours scheduled to work on holidays, and access to dental, vision, short-term disability, accident & critical care benefits.

Part-time Employees (Non-Benefits Eligible) (20 hours or less per week): Benefits include Long Term Sick Leave Accrual, Paid Personal Leave, and holiday pay for hours scheduled to work on holidays.

Seasonal Employees: Benefits include Sick Leave accrued at 4.6 hours for every eighty 80 hours in active

pay status. Seasonal employees scheduled to work 40 hours during their period of employment will accrue vacation in the same manner as regular full-time employees and can use their vacation after completion of twenty-six (26) bi-weekly pay periods in active pay status. Part-time Seasonal employees (scheduled to work less than 40 hours) do not accrue vacation.

Intermittent and Temporary Employees: Long-Term Sick Leave accrual is based on hours worked.

Benefit information can be found on the Montgomery County Benefits website at: www.mcbenefits.org.

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Do you have a High School Diploma or equivalent?

• Yes
• No
  
  

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Please select the number of years of experience you have as an Animal Care Provider.

• None
• Less than 1 year
• More than 1 year
  
  

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Do you have a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record and proof of automobile liability insurance?

• Yes
• No
  
  

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I understand that if I am the selected candidate for this position, I will be required to obtain Certified Euthanasia Technician (CET) certification and ASP certification within 6 months of hire date. I will also be required to maintain certification and licensure.

• Yes
• No
  
  

05

The Animal Care Specialist position is assigned duties that may result in contact and interaction with companion animals, such as dogs and cats. As a result, there is exposure to noise and odors, as well as the potential for animal bites. Do you foresee any difficulties in your performing your required job duties based on the above information?

• Yes
• No
• Required Question

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Government Administration

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