Animal Care & Sanitation Technician

Evolving Solution Services; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

The Asher House is looking for a dedicated Kennel Technician to help maintain clean and disinfected animal housing and support the Animal Care Team in daily operations in Salem, Oregon.

You will sanitize kennels, assist with feeding and supplies, and help ensure a safe environment for animals and visitors. Must be comfortable around animals, possess strong communication and teamwork skills, and be able to work across different environments with care and flexibility.

Qualifications

• Must be comfortable around animals of all sizes and breeds.
• Strong communication skills and ability to multitask and juggle multiple tasks at once.
• Ability to work with a team and be a good team player.
• Problem-solving skills and flexibility in task assignments.
• Ability to work in various environments and handle animals safely, under the direct supervision of the Animal Care Team, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Properly clean and sanitize animal housing areas and enclosures including animals that may be isolated or quarantined.
• Clean and maintain all outdoor areas throughout the property including cleaning up animal feces.
• Assist in loading and unloading animal supplies at the sanctuary.
• Assist during feeding, under the direct supervision of the Animal Care Team, handling and feeding animals as directed.
• Under the direct supervision of the Animal Care Team, ensure animals are in secured areas of the sanctuary when visitors arrive to the property for the safety to both animals and people.
• Keep supplies organized and areas throughout the house organized and free from clutter.
• Ensure proper supplies are on hand, and if additional supplies are needed work with appropriate staff for reordering.
• Keep areas around the animal housing locations clean, disinfected, and clear of debris and clutter.
• Always act as a responsible and compassionate representative of The Asher House.

Skills

Communication

Multitasking

Teamwork

Problem solving

Flexibility

Job description

The Asher House is looking for a dedicated Kennel Technician to help maintain clean and disinfected animal housing and support the Animal Care Team in daily operations in Salem, Oregon.

You will sanitize kennels, assist with feeding and supplies, and help ensure a safe environment for animals and visitors. Must be comfortable around animals, possess strong communication and teamwork skills, and be able to work across different environments with care and flexibility.