Animal Care Technician

AFB International; Montgomery City (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

AFB International in Missouri is seeking a dedicated animal care professional to provide compassionate care, maintain kennels, and ensure the safety and well-being of all animals. The role requires following feeding programs, socialization, daily exercise, and accurate record keeping.

Bachelor’s in animal science preferred; 2+ years veterinary animal care experience. You will work in a team, follow instructions, and contribute to a clean, safe environment. AFB is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to provide humane animal care and handling.
• Capable of following feeding and enrichment guidelines.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced animal-care environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate care to all animals daily.
• Maintain kennels clean, odor-free, and safe.
• Feed animals per schedule and ensure water availability.
• Assist with behavioral enrichment and socialization.
• Document animal information for staff and management.
• Follow safety rules and report hazards to supervisor.

Skills

Animal care

Team player

Good communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in animal science

2+ years animal care experience in veterinary environment

Job description

We make pet food taste great! For over 30 years, AFB International has been providing pet food solutions that enrich the lives of pets and their people. Our palatants are specially designed to make pet foods, treats and supplements taste better, ensuring pets receive the vital nutrients they need. We know wagging tails, licking whiskers and empty bowls equal happy pets and happy pet parents. Join AFB and you’ll be a part of a team of highly skilled professionals that provide the greatest contribution to our success as an organization. Our team members are diverse, creative, passionate experts who are genuinely dedicated to our mission, our customers, and the pets we serve worldwide.

Job Description

Summary

Provide care and maintenance for all animals by performing the following duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Compassionate care is the top priority for all animals

• Keeps kennels clean, orderly and free of odors

• Ensures that kennel areas are clean, orderly and safe for animals

• Feeds animals as scheduled and according to guidelines and make sure that have water at all times

• Complies with specific feeding programs related to behavioral enrichment for specific animals

• Ensures that animals have socialization daily

• Exercises/socializes animals daily and abides by exercise program in place for each dog/cat

• Documents necessary animal information for management or veterinary staff.

• Ensures the comfort and cleanliness of all animals

• Bathes or cleans animals immediately if they become soled with urine, blood, or feces.

• Takes inventory of stock supplies as needed

• Cleans laundry as needed

• Advises Supervisor of any conditions that are unsafe including unrecognized hazards or infractions of safety rules.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in animal science preferred but not required.

• Two or more years animal care experience in a veterinary environment; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must have the following knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Ability to treat animals with care and respect and feel comfortable socializing animals off leash

• Ability to assess animal heather conditions and to obtain blood samples and urine samples when needed

• Ability to work independently as well as be a team player

• Ability to follow instructions and respond to management direction

• Ability to write legibly and read documents

AFB International is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, national origin, or veteran status.