Animal Care & Shelter Technician

Commonwealth of Massachusetts; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Massachusetts in Boston seeks an Animal Shelter Aide to perform essential animal care under supervision. You will maintain animal quarters, feed and handle animals, and help with basic tests and clerical tasks.

The role requires a year of animal handling experience, knowledge of filing and record keeping, and residency in the City of Boston. Duties include cleaning rooms and equipment, marking animals for ID, and assisting staff.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience with the handling of animals.
• General knowledge of office procedures, filing, and record keeping.
• Must be a resident of the City of Boston.

Responsibilities

• Under supervision, maintains animals and animal quarters as required.
• Feeds, cares for, handles animals; cleans cages and quarters.
• Cleans rooms, equipment, and utensils.
• Marks animals for identification.
• Assists with tests and performs routine clerical record keeping.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Skills

Animal handling

Office procedures

Record keeping

Job description

Commonwealth of Massachusetts in Boston seeks an Animal Shelter Aide to perform essential animal care under supervision. You will maintain animal quarters, feed and handle animals, and help with basic tests and clerical tasks.

The role requires a year of animal handling experience, knowledge of filing and record keeping, and residency in the City of Boston. Duties include cleaning rooms and equipment, marking animals for ID, and assisting staff.