Animal Shelter Health & Wellness Technician

Forsyth County; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Forsyth County Animal Shelter is seeking a Health & Wellness Technician to assist daily kennel cleaning, animal care, and data entry. You will interact with staff, public, and partnering agencies, perform vaccinations when certified, and participate in rabies-related duties and inspections. A strict schedule runs 7:00 a.m.

to 6:00 p.m., Saturday through Tuesday, with County vaccination requirements. Ideal candidates have animal handling knowledge, customer service experience, and the ability to

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent and ability to read and write information relevant to the work.
• One year of experience with animals and one year of customer service experience.
• Veterinary Technician experience preferred; valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Perform intake exams as animals enter the shelter.
• Monitor daily for signs of medical or behavioral issues.
• Perform euthanasia as required.
• Provide food and water and ensure proper care.
• Give vaccinations according to shelter protocol under supervision.
• Accurate computer data entry and record keeping.
• Participate in state inspections and disaster training when needed.
• Attend training to improve job knowledge and skills.

Skills

Animal care

Communication

Customer service

Public interaction

Follow instructions

Kennel cleaning

Reading temperament

Emotional intelligence

Lifting capacity

Education

High school diploma

Animal/work with animals experience

Customer service experience

Driver's license

Veterinary Technician experience preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Records Management System

Job description

Forsyth County Animal Shelter is seeking a Health & Wellness Technician to assist daily kennel cleaning, animal care, and data entry. You will interact with staff, public, and partnering agencies, perform vaccinations when certified, and participate in rabies-related duties and inspections. A strict schedule runs 7:00 a.m.

to 6:00 p.m., Saturday through Tuesday, with County vaccination requirements. Ideal candidates have animal handling knowledge, customer service experience, and the ability to