Animal Care Technician

KANSAS HUMANE SOCIETY; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Two pay increases per year

Paid time off

10 paid holidays per year

Health, dental & vision plans

SIMPLE IRA retirement plan

Pre-tax spending accounts

YMCA membership discounts

Adoption and pet service discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

The Kansas Humane Society is seeking a full-time Animal Care Technician to provide safe, humane care for animals, including sanitation, health observation, and behavioral recording. The role emphasizes compassionate handling, enrichment, and assisting with euthanasia when necessary, all while delivering respectful service to visitors and donors.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or equivalent, reliable transportation, and a good attendance history; customer service or caregiving

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Reliable transportation is required.
• Good attendance history is preferred.
• Customer service or caregiving background is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide and model timely, polite customer service for internal and external visitors.
• Participate in disease control and infection prevention through sanitation protocols.
• Ensure proper animal handling, enrichment, and humane care in all holding areas.
• Assist with humane euthanasia as part of the care team when required.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Come join the Kansas Humane Society pack! We are looking for a full-time Animal Care Technician that loves being an important part of an animal's life.***KHS is a qualified employer for the Public Loan Service Forgiveness program.***We offer:Opportunity for two pay increases per year!Generous paid time off10 paid holidays per yearPaid time when closed for Inclement WeatherComprehensive low deductible health, pharmacy and dental plansVision insurance planSIMPLE IRA Retirement Plan with a generous company matchPre-tax spending accounts for health care and childcare expensesDiscounted YMCA membershipDiscounts on adoptions, retail store items, basic veterinary services and medicine, and pet foodEmployee Assistance ProgramPosition SummaryProvides safe, humane, and thorough handling and care of animals housed at the Kansas Humane Society. This includes sanitizing, cleaning, observing and recording health and behavior as well as assisting with and performing euthanasia.Job ResponsibilitiesCustomer Service:Provides and models timely, polite, and respectful internal and external customer service regardless of the circumstances.Assure that every individual who enters our agency is recognized and treated as a potential donor.Disease ControlImplement infection prevention and shelter sanitation protocol to assure that all animal holding areas, supplies, and equipment are cleaned and sanitized on a regular basis in a thorough and timely manner.Assure good disease control practices by following protocol for the timely removal of physically or behaviorally ill animals as well as maintaining foot baths, following hand washing protocol, and wearing appropriate protective clothing when handling ill animals.Animal HandlingRemain current in humane animal husbandry and handling.Assure that animals in all holding areas are provided with the appropriate supplies and enrichment to enhance their lives while in the care of KHS.Participate in training to assure the euthanasia process is carried out in a safe, humane, and as relaxing manner as possible.KHS CORE VALUESThe Kansas Humane Society has HEART:HAVE COMPASSIONWe have empathy and understanding for the community and pets we serve, our teammates and our partners in animal welfareEXEMPLIFY COMMITMENTWe show our dedication in our work ethic and willingness to learn and grow.ACT WITH INTEGRITYWe prioritize integrity in all our actions.RESPECT ALLWe treat all animals and people with respect.THRIVE THROUGH COLLABORATIONWe are better together, united in our service to pets and their people.High school diploma or equivalentMust have reliable transportationMust have good attendance historyCustomer service or caregiving background preferredAttention to detailPHYSICAL ACTIVITIES AND REQUIREMENTS OF THIS POSITIONTALKING: Ability to speak effectively and communicate clearlyAVERAGE HEARING: Able to hear average conversationsFINGER DEXTERITY: The employee is regularly required to use hands to type.AVERAGE VISION: Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.PHYSICAL STRENGTH:Repetitive motion above and below shoulder height (4- 8 hours daily)Repetitive hand scrubbing both at and above shoulder level (2 to 4 hours daily)Must be able to use both hands for repetitive actions, firm grasp and fine manipulation. Hands exposed to water and cleaning chemicals on a repetitive basis (6-8 hours daily)Deck brushing movement (4-6 hours daily)Physical restraining of small and large animals 5lb to 100lbPulled/jolted/jumped on by small and large animals 5lb to 100lbLifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, throwing of 5lb to 100lbRepetitive climbing of step ladderRepetitive stooping to pick up itemsStanding, walking, kneeling on hands and knees, crouching, crawlingWORKING CONDITIONSMust be comfortable handling dogs and cats on a daily basis. Will handle sick, injured, or deceased pets. Noise exposure varies and often includes barking and other animal vocalizations. Animal waste contact, smells, and visual exposure are prevalent. Exposure to industrial cleaning supplies.MENTAL ACTIVITIES AND REQUIREMENTS OF THIS POSITIONREASONING ABILITY: Ability to deal with a variety of variables under only limited standardization.MATHEMATICS ABILITY: Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers and common fractions.LANGUAGE ABILITY: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret documents. Ability to communicate clearly.EMOTIONAL ABILITY: Ability to cope with stress, loss/death/grief, emotional and physical fatigue, long hours, and a variety of different human personalities.INTENT AND FUNCTION OF JOB DESCRIPTIONSJob descriptions assist organizations in ensuring that the hiring process is fairly administered and that qualified employees are selected. They are also essential to an effective appraisal system and related promotion, transfer, layoff, and termination decisions. Well-constructed job descriptions are an integral part of any effective compensation system.All descriptions have been reviewed to ensure that only essential functions and basic duties have been included. Peripheral tasks, only incidentally related to each position, have been excluded. Requirements, skills, and abilities included have been determined to be the minimal standards required to successfully perform the positions. In no instance, however, should the duties, responsibilities, and requirements delineated be interpreted as all-inclusive. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate.In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, it is possible that requirements may be modified to reasonably accommodate disabled individuals. However, no accommodations will be made which may pose serious health or safety risks to the employee or others or which impose undue hardships on the organization.Job descriptions are not intended as and do not create employment contracts. The organization maintains its status as an at-will employer. Employees can be terminated for any reason not prohibited by law.