Shelter Animal Care Technician: Compassionate Care

Crestview, City of (FL); Crestview (FL); On-site; USD 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Crestview invites applications for an Animal Care Technician to join our Shelter team. You will help provide a safe, sanitary environment for animals, assist customers in person and by phone, and process intakes and outplacements.

The role involves daily care, feeding, vaccinations, microchips, record-keeping, and working with a diverse community. A high school diploma and previous animal-care exposure preferred; ability to lift up to 50 pounds required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Six months prior experience in animal care.
• Ability to lift and move objects and animals weighing up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Communicate information so others will understand, often in stressful situations.
• Represent the City of Crestview by providing exceptional customer service; greet customers and provide information about services, animals, and laws; communicate effectively and clearly with internal and external customers in person, by phone and via email.
• Ability to remain composed and make sound decisions during stressful circumstances while dealing effectively and professionally with people and situations involving high levels of emotion.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Cleananddisinfectcages,kennels,dishes,equipment,andlaundrydaily.
• Care for, feed and monitor animals for any signs of illness or distress and reporting any behavior or medical concerns following departmental processes.
• Provideenrichmentandexerciseforanimals.
• Safely handle and restrain animals while minimizing fear and distress, while assisting with implanting microchips: administering vaccinations, medications, treatments, euthanasia, and blood draws.
• Batheandprovidebasicgroomingofallanimals.
• Enterandmaintaincompleteandaccuraterecordsofallanimals,medications, vaccines, etc.
• Collect fees and maintain complete and accurate records of payments and balance the cash drawer.
• Maintainequipmentandkeepfacilitystockedandinanorganizedmanner;reportany shortages or equipment problems to the Animal Shelter Supervisor.
• This position utilizes personal protective equipment, animal handling equipment, standard office equipment, cameras, handheld radios, vehicles, freezers, and cleaning equipment.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Customer service

Teamwork

Flexibility

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma

Job description

The City of Crestview invites applications for an Animal Care Technician to join our Shelter team. You will help provide a safe, sanitary environment for animals, assist customers in person and by phone, and process intakes and outplacements.

The role involves daily care, feeding, vaccinations, microchips, record-keeping, and working with a diverse community. A high school diploma and previous animal-care exposure preferred; ability to lift up to 50 pounds required.