Animal Care Technician (Part-time)

City of Memphis; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Memphis operates the Memphis Animal Shelter, seeking a team member to provide basic clerical support and routine animal care. The role covers kennel cleaning, bathing animals, feeding and medicating, and assisting the public with lost pets and adoption information, all under supervision.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent and at least one year in animal care. Computer skills and a typing ability are required to perform shelter record keeping and data entry.

Qualifications

• One year of experience in animal care and handling.
• Basic computer and typing experience required.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic clerical support and routine care for sheltered animals.
• Clean kennels, cages, and pens; bathe animals as directed.
• Record paperwork on diagnostic procedures and animal adoptions.
• Feed, water, and medicate animals; maintain shelter facilities with steam cleaning equipment.

Skills

Animal care

Customer service

Basic computer skills

Typing

Education

High School diploma

Biology/Life Science coursework

Job description

Hourly Rate: $15.00

Works under the general direction of an assigned supervisor at the Memphis Animal Shelter to provide basic clerical support and routine care for sheltered animals, maintenance of the shelter, and service to customers. Cleans kennels, cages, and pens where animals are housed. Cleans and bathes animals as directed. Performs humane euthanasia. Records paperwork on diagnostic procedures performed, such as surgical procedures, health screening programs, etc. Inputs data of adopted animals, adopted returned animals, and animal impoundment into the computer system. Feeds, waters, and medicates animals. Assists in the training of new personnel by answering questions, demonstrating animal care techniques, and sharing knowledge of departmental policies. Assists the public in locating and redeeming lost pets and providing information on pet adoption and redemption procedures. Cleans and maintains shelter facilities using pressurized steam cleaning equipment and chemicals.

High School graduate or equivalent and one (1) year experience (full-time or part-time) in animal care and handling to include the care of or maintenance of companion animals, such as, dogs, cats, etc. or the completion of three (3) semester units or four (4) quarter units from a recognized college or university in Biology, Life/Animal Science or related field; or any combination of experience or training which enables one to perform the essential job functions. Basic computer and typing experience required. Must obtain and maintain a certification as a Certified Animal Euthanasia Technician within one (1) year of employment as a condition of continued employment. Certification as an Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT), Laboratory Animal Technician (LAT), or Laboratory Animal Technologist (LATG) preferred. May be required to complete a battery of tests as deemed appropriate by Human Resources to evaluate competencies associated with the job.