Animal Services Technician

Beaufort County; South Carolina; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Dental

Vision

Retirement

Deferred compensation plans

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance

Long-term & short-term disability

Holidays

Vacation

Sick leave

Job summary

Beaufort County Animal Shelter is seeking an Animal Services Technician to ensure the health and well‑being of animals in our care. The role includes daily animal care, socialization, and maintaining clean kennels and records. You will assess incoming animals and contribute to their socialization and welfare.

Requirements include a 10th grade education and at least 1 year of animal care experience. A valid state driver’s license is required, and euthanasia certification must be obtained within 1

Qualifications

• Must have familiarity with basic animal care tasks and ability to observe health and behavior.
• Ability to follow safety and sanitation procedures in an animal shelter.
• Willingness to obtain and maintain euthanasia certification within 1 year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Observe animals to assess health and behavior and determine immediate needs.
• Perform daily animal care: feeding, bathing, grooming, monitoring health, administering medications.
• Socialize animals and assist with assessment of socialization needs.
• Clean and disinfect kennels and common areas; monitor facility security.
• Maintain records and reports related to animal care and intake.

Skills

Animal care

Observation

Education

10th grade education

1 year animal care experience

Tools

Valid driver’s license

Job description

Description

The Animal Services Technician is responsible for ensuring the health and well-being of animals at the Animal Shelter. Key duties include maintaining cleanliness in kennels and common areas, providing daily care such as feeding, bathing, and medicating animals, and evaluating their physical and behavioral conditions. The role also involves assessing the needs of incoming animals and contributing to their overall care and socialization.

Examples of Duties

The essential functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the class as necessary.

• Observes animals to determine health, eating habits, and behavioral issues; assesses the general physical condition of incoming animals; and assists in determining the animal’s immediate needs.
• Performs animal care duties, which includes: feeding, watering, and grooming animals; monitoring animals for illness, disease, or injury; administering medications and vaccines to animals; socializing animals; and performing other related activities.
• Administers euthanasia as needed.
• Cleans and disinfects animal holding areas; monitors the security of facilities.
• Prepares and maintains a variety of files, records, reports, logs, or other related information.
• Performs other related duties of a similar nature or level.

Special Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Minimum Education And Experience Requirements

• Requires a tenth (10th) grade education level.
• One (1) year of animal care or related work experience preferred; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Special Certifications And Licenses

• Hold or obtain a Euthanasia Certification within 1 year of hire.
• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving history.

Supplemental Information

All applicants tentatively selected for a position with Beaufort County Council will be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for the illegal use of drugs and to a background check prior to appointment. Employment is contingent upon clearing both the drug screening and background investigation. Beaufort County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Benefits

• health care
• dental
• vision
• retirement
• deferred compensation plans
• flexible spending accounts
• life insurance
• long-term & short-term disability
• holidays
• vacation
• sick leave

Additional Information

To learn more details, please visit the Beaufort County Human Resources website.