Animal Care Technician

HUB CITY HUMANE SOCIETY; Hattiesburg (MS); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in animal care is seeking a dedicated Animal Care Technician to join their team. This full-time, on-site role involves providing compassionate care for homeless and abused animals, ensuring their health and well-being through daily feeding, monitoring, and maintaining clean environments. The technician will also assist in medical procedures and engage with the community to promote animal welfare. If you are passionate about animal care and want to make a difference in the lives of these animals, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in animal care and knowledge of animal health is essential.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Daily care and feeding of animals, monitoring health, and maintaining cleanliness.
• Assist in medical procedures and promote animal welfare in the community.

Skills

Animal Care

Pet Care

Animal Health Monitoring

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Hub City Humane Society is a state-of-the-art animal care facility in Hattiesburg, MS, dedicated to providing compassionate care for homeless, neglected, and abused animals. The facility includes a community park, dog park, and nature trail, aiming to engage the community in animal care and humane education.

Role Description

This is a full-time on-site role for an Animal Care Technician located in Hattiesburg, MS. The Animal Care Technician will be responsible for daily care and feeding of animals, monitoring animal health, maintaining clean and sanitary conditions, and assisting in animal medical procedures. Additional responsibilities include providing compassionate handling, assisting with pet adoptions, and engaging with the community to promote animal welfare.

Qualifications

1. Experience in Animal Care, Pet Care, and Animal Work
2. Knowledge of Animal Health and ability to monitor and report health concerns
3. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
4. Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
5. Previous experience in a shelter or veterinary environment is a plus
6. High school diploma or equivalent

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Other

Industries

Ranching