Animal Care Technician Senior

Bernalillo County; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking county organization as an Animal Care Technician Senior, where your passion for animal welfare will shine. In this pivotal role, you will oversee the humane care of animals while leading a dedicated team. Your responsibilities will include providing exceptional care, ensuring compliance with policies, and training staff and volunteers. This position not only offers a chance to make a difference in the lives of animals but also comes with generous leave accruals, career development opportunities, and flexible work options. If you are committed to enhancing the quality of life for our community's animals and are looking for a fulfilling career, this is the opportunity for you.

Benefits

Generous leave accruals

Career development opportunities

Remote & flex-work options

Longevity pay

Education assistance program

Health benefits

Lucrative retirement

Qualifications

• 1 year experience in an animal shelter or similar environment required.
• Valid Euthanasia Technician license needed for certain roles.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and care for animals in county facilities.
• Ensure compliance with policies and assist in disaster response.

Skills

Animal Care

Leadership

Customer Service

Animal Handling

Training Staff

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Chameleon database

Animal handling equipment

Computer

Job description

Animal Care Technician Senior

Apply locations: Albuquerque, NM

Time type: Full time

Posted on: Posted 4 Days Ago

Time left to apply: End Date: January 28, 2025 (10 days left to apply)

Job requisition id: JR101691

Job Posting Title: Animal Care Technician Senior

Department: Animal Care

Location: 3001 2nd St SW

Pay: $25.34 - $39.84

Employees at Bernalillo County enjoy the ability to team up with each other to build a high quality of life for our county residents, communities, and businesses. In addition to being an organization with a strong focus on work-life balance, building a culture of flexibility, learning, and belonging, the County offers many benefits. Employees enjoy many thoughtful rewards such as generous leave accruals, career development opportunities, remote & flex-work options, longevity pay, education assistance program, health benefits, lucrative retirement, and more.

Under the direction of the Animal Care Shelter Supervisor, this Senior role provides oversight and humane care of animals in county animal facilities. Responsibilities include ensuring a high level of care for animals, compliance with department policies, training staff and volunteers, and assisting in disaster response for animal sheltering.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Provide daily leadership for Animal Care Technicians.
2. Provide outstanding care and necessary sustenance to a variety of animals; clean and disinfect housing areas; monitor animal health.
3. Assist in training staff and volunteers in animal husbandry, behavior, proper restraint, intake process, customer service, disaster response, and data entry.
4. Ensure compliance with policies and local/state laws.
5. Assist in developing and evaluating behavior modification and enrichment programs.
6. Handle and transport animals safely and humanely.
7. Provide high-quality service to the public and resource information as needed.
8. Assist in managing shelter inventory and equipment.
9. Assist with disaster response and emergency shelter operations.
10. Perform maintenance and custodial duties to ensure a clean and safe environment.
11. Participate in meetings and stay informed on animal welfare best practices.
12. Serve as a liaison between administration, staff, and volunteers.
13. Use Chameleon database and other tools to complete work and track information.
14. Provide assistance to other sections as needed.
15. In certain roles, responsibilities may involve performing euthanasia tasks.
16. Perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

High School diploma or GED and one (1) year working in an animal sheltering or similar environment.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

1. Individuals performing euthanasia must hold a valid Euthanasia Technician license issued by the State of New Mexico.
2. Approval from the Director of Animal Care is required prior to performing euthanasia tasks.

PREFERENCE:

1. Experience working in a lead role in an animal-related capacity.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

1. All duties may be performed indoors or outdoors.
2. Duties are generally performed in a temperature-controlled environment.
3. Worker may be exposed to animals and various environmental conditions.
4. Shift work may be required, including extended hours, weekends, and holidays.

EQUIPMENT, TOOLS AND MATERIALS:

1. Equipment includes computer, telephone, animal handling equipment, and other necessary tools.