Animal Care Technician - Shelter Enrichment & Adoptions

HUMANE SOCIETY OF POMONA VALLEY INC; San Gabriel (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Inland Valley Humane Society & SPCA in San Gabriel, CA is seeking an Entry level Animal Care Technician to monitor and maintain the health of animals and perform duties such as admitting new animals, cleaning kennels, feeding and providing water.

The role includes updating animal records, administering medications, assisting with medical care, and educating the public on pet care, adoption processes, and humane treatment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent qualification.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel) and shelter software.
• Humane attitude towards animals.
• Must be able to effectively restrain dogs more than 100lbs.
• Ability to manage the emotional aspect of end-of-life services and humane euthanasia decisions.
• Supports and represents IVHS & SPCA and SGVHS core values, programs, policies, and procedures.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Provides animals with appropriate housing, food, water, bedding, toys and other mental stimulation and enrichment, social interaction with humans and, where appropriate, other animals.
• Observes animals for signs of illness or injury and reports findings to veterinary team.
• Socializes animals with potential adopters and other animals as appropriate.
• Facilitates health checks for animals at the time of adoption or shelter partner placement.
• Cleans and disinfects all animal areas.
• Humanely euthanizes animals as needed under the direction of the Shelter Services Manager.
• Participates in the intake process of incoming animals which includes scanning for microchip, vaccinating, deworming, aging, sexing, and identifying breeds.
• Participates in daily enrichment for all animals onsite, including playgroups.
• Safely handles animals utilizing Fear Free methods to ensure animals are calm, comfortable and our staff is safe at all times.
• Documents daily observations and concerns in shelter software for all animals in our care and reports progress to the ACT Lead and Shelter Services Manager.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Animal welfare oriented

Driver's license

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Shelter software

Job description

Inland Valley Humane Society & SPCA in San Gabriel, CA is seeking an Entry level Animal Care Technician to monitor and maintain the health of animals and perform duties such as admitting new animals, cleaning kennels, feeding and providing water.

The role includes updating animal records, administering medications, assisting with medical care, and educating the public on pet care, adoption processes, and humane treatment.