Entry-Level Animal Care Technician: Fear-Free Shelter Care

Animal Welfare League of Arlington; Arlington (VA); In loco; USD 32.000 - 42.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Animal Welfare League of Arlington seeks an entry-level Animal Care Technician I to provide daily care for shelter animals, maintain clean facilities, and support Fear Free handling practices. You will assist with basic medical tasks and accurate recordkeeping under supervision.

The role offers growth along the Animal Care career path, opportunities to work closely with volunteers and staff, and a collaborative, compassionate culture in Arlington, VA.

Competenze

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• General knowledge of animal behavior and animal care.
• Ability to safely handle cats, dogs, small animals, wildlife, and rabies vectors.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, stand for extended periods, and perform physically demanding tasks.
• Comfort around bodily fluids, cleaning chemicals, injured or ill animals, and euthanasia-related activities.
• Willingness to complete required training and obtain euthanasia certification within six months.
• Ability to receive pre-exposure rabies vaccination upon employment.
• Basic computer skills, including database navigation.
• Strong work ethic, reliability, and accountability.
• Ability to remain calm and professional in stressful situations.
• Availability to work weekends, holidays, and evenings.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.

Mansioni

• Provide daily feeding, watering, enrichment, and basic grooming for shelter animals.
• Conduct welfare checks and report health or behavior concerns.
• Support low-stress handling and Fear Free practices in daily routines.
• Assist with basic medical tasks under supervision.
• Assist with animal intake and accurate observation recording.
• Follow behavior plans and collaborate with senior staff on steps.

Conoscenze

Animal care basics

Fear Free handling

Basic medical tasks

Recordkeeping

Lifting up to 50 lbs

English fluency

Team collaboration

Descrizione del lavoro

Animal Welfare League of Arlington seeks an entry-level Animal Care Technician I to provide daily care for shelter animals, maintain clean facilities, and support Fear Free handling practices. You will assist with basic medical tasks and accurate recordkeeping under supervision.

The role offers growth along the Animal Care career path, opportunities to work closely with volunteers and staff, and a collaborative, compassionate culture in Arlington, VA.