Kennel Technician, Animal Shelter

Governmentjobs.com; Alexandria (LA); Sur place; USD 28 000 - 36 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

City of Alexandria is seeking personnel to maintain and operate the City Animal Shelter. Responsibilities include daily animal care, kennel maintenance, and assisting with adoptions, reunifications, and impounds.

The role involves transporting animals and supporting veterinary staff during exams and vaccinations. Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver’s license, and be prepared to complete required training within specified timeframes.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required; related experience preferred.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license; Louisiana license required within appointment.
• Complete basic animal control training within one year of hire.
• May complete state-regulated euthanasia training and certification within two years.

Responsabilités

• Perform daily care for animals: feeding, water, exercise, and routine baths.
• Clean, disinfect kennels, cages, bowls and related equipment.
• Handle, tag, and move animals; maintain accurate location records.
• Assist veterinarians during exams, vaccinations, and evaluations.
• Assist visitors with adoption, reclaim, and impounding processes.

Connaissances

Driver's license

Animal care

Formation

High School diploma or GED

Basic animal control training

Description du poste

This classification performs manual work in the operation and maintenance of the Animal Shelter for the City of Alexandria. Work is performed under the supervision of the Crew Leader, Animal Control and Superintendent, Animal Control and is subject to a rotating weekend shift.

Cleans and disinfects kennels, cages, bowls, and related equipment.

Feeds, waters, and exercises animals daily, or more often as needed; bathes and dips as needed.

Handles, tags, and moves animals within the shelter; maintains accurate location records.

Identifies injuries and illnesses, reports condition, isolates to prevent exposure to well animals, and administers medications as directed.

Restrains animals; assists the veterinarian and other personnel during exams, evaluations, and vaccinations.

Assists visitors in adopting, reclaiming, and impounding by loading, unloading, and showing animals.

Cleans, disinfects, and maintains the facility’s buildings, including removing trash.

Maintains grounds by mowing grass, trimming fence lines, and picking up litter.

Supports and assists Animal Control Officers in performing their duties.

Assists with euthanasia of animals, proper disposal, and documentation, per state regulations; performs euthanasia if certified. Performs private cremations of animal remains and maintains appropriate records.

Assists with the inventory of supplies and reports needed supplies to the supervisor.

Occasionally operates a city vehicle to pick up supplies from City warehouse, pet supply stores, and other vendors; transports animals to vet clinics, and in a state declared emergency, transports animals from mass shelters, as needed.

High School diploma or GED required; some experience in animal care is preferred; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Must possess a valid driver’s license. Will be required to obtain a valid State of Louisiana driver’s license at the time of appointment and maintain throughout employment. Must complete a basic animal control training course within one year of hire. May be required to complete state-regulated euthanasia training and obtain a valid State of Louisiana Certified Animal Euthanasia Technician certificate within two years of hire.