Animal Care Technician: Lifesaving Shelter Care

SEAACA; Downey (CA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan 14%

Generous benefits

Job summary

SEAACA is seeking an Animal Care Technician to care for domestic, exotic and wild animals at the shelter. The role involves feeding, cleaning enclosures, impounding and reuniting animals with owners or adopters, and humane euthanasia as needed.

Applicants must pass physicals, drug screening, and a Live Scan background check; must be 18+ and have a high school diploma or GED/CHSPE. The position requires strong observation skills and data entry abilities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED/CHSPE.
• Successful completion of physical examination, drug screening, and Live Scan background check.
• Ability to pass a written test with a minimum score of 70%.
• Must pass a pre-employment physical examination.
• Demonstrates a competent work history and attendance record in good standing.
• Minimum 18 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Provides food and water for domestic, exotic and wild animals at shelter.
• Cleans and disinfects animal enclosures and feed bowls.
• Impounds animals into animal care center and releases animals to owners and new adopters.
• Humanely euthanizes animals.
• Provides quality customer service.
• Maintains facility.
• Computer data entry, record keeping, and scanning animals for microchips.
• Observes animals for signs of illness or injury and reports these to Veterinary Division.
• Other work as assigned.

Skills

Animal handling

Customer service

Data entry

Observational skills

Education

High school diploma or GED/CHSPE

Job description

SEAACA is seeking an Animal Care Technician to care for domestic, exotic and wild animals at the shelter. The role involves feeding, cleaning enclosures, impounding and reuniting animals with owners or adopters, and humane euthanasia as needed.

Applicants must pass physicals, drug screening, and a Live Scan background check; must be 18+ and have a high school diploma or GED/CHSPE. The position requires strong observation skills and data entry abilities.